Best lounge access: Platinum Card from American Express
Posted by MileCards on Saturday, May 29, 2010 ·
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3 lounge and club networks for the price of one
The flexibility of complete access to three major networks is why we like the Platinum Card® from American Express charge card better than a standalone airport club membership. With the Platinum Card® from American Express, you will receive unlimited entry to three complete airport lounge networks. No other program with complimentary companion privileges offers more complete access to airport clubs.
The lounge network includes all American Airlines Admirals Clubs, Delta SkyClubs, and Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs worldwide.
Scroll down to see a list of clubs below.
Card features
- Earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in 3 months. Redeemable for one round-trip domestic airline ticket!
- No Pre-set Spending Limit
- 24-hour access to Concierge service for the finest experiences in dining, entertainment, and luxury
- Fine Hotels & Resorts Program — exclusive amenities at boutique, resort, and luxury hotels around the world
- By Invitation Only® Events — access to exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime events
- Complimentary Airport Club Access
- The Membership Rewards First® program – Enjoy exclusive access to rewards and experiences featuring luxury retail, lifestyle, and world-class travel
Annual fee:
Basic Card: $450
Additional Card: $175 for up to 3 Platinum Additional Cards and $175 for each Platinum Additional Card after the first 3.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
How lounge access works
Simply present your Platinum Card® at the lounge check-in, along with your boarding pass for travel that day on the host airline. You will be granted complimentary access for yourself and 2 traveling companions, or your spouse and children under 21 years of age. You will not be charged a separate fee.
Why does this work? American Express pays the host airline a fee each time a Platinum Card® member uses the lounge facilities. You only pay your annual membership fee, and Amex receives the benefit of your credit card business.
The ‘catch’ is that in order to use the club, you must be traveling on the club’s host airline that day. So, for example, if you are traveling on Delta Airlines you wouldn’t be eligible to use the American Airlines Admirals Club that day. However, you can certainly enter the Delta SkyClub.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
More than lounge access for the same price
The $450 annual fee of the Platinum Card® is identical to the fee you would pay to join just one of the standalone lounge networks, but with the added benefits of access to four complete networks and the credit card’s other added benefits.
Unlike a standalone airport club membership, this is the time tested Platinum Card® from American Express, with exclusive annual benefits including:
- Up to 4 free domestic companion tickets each year when you buy the first ticket at a value of $299 or more
- Automatic Gold status with Starwood Hotels for preferred room choices and 4pm checkout (normally requires 25 nights of stays each year)
- Dining Reservations Program. The finest restaurants in the U.S. set aside seats for reservations made through Amex Platinum’s concierge, giving you easier access for tough to get tables, even at the last minute.
- Fine Hotels and Resorts Program. When staying at luxury properties, get access to upgrades and amenities like complimentary breakfast or spa credit.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
Special limited time introductory bonus
When you are approved for the card and spend $1000 on it within 3 months, you will receive 25,000 Membership Rewards bonus points. That is enough for a free domestic roundtrip ticket when transfered to airline partners like Delta and Continental Airlines.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
Earn valuable Membership Rewards points
Every dollar you spend on the Platinum Card earns you one Membership Rewards point. Points can be used to transfer into several top airline programs, often at one to one, and with instant or next business day point transfers for key partners including Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines. I addition, you can redeem your points for thousands of items and amenities. No other points program offers more opportunities for redemption.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
What can I expect inside the airline club?
1. A place to work or relax
The primary benefit of airline lounges is a relatively quiet place to wait for your flight and recharge your laptop or mobile telephone. They are not spa-like luxury centers, but most clubs are practical and offer both comfortable social seating areas as well as more private workstations. There is also a place to comfortable store your luggage. Continental Presidents Clubs and Delta SkyClubs also offer complimentary wifi access.
2. Extra help and peace of mind with reservations
This is particularly true at Continental Presidents Clubs and Delta SkyClubs. Agents, or ‘angels’ as some members call them, will help you if your travel plans change or delays force you to alter flights. You can rest assured you will be able to get help without the exceptionally long lines you see in terminal counters.
3.Complimentary beverages and open bar
Continental Presidents Clubs and Delta SkyClubs each offer a complimentary open bar for your enjoyment. American Airlines Admirals Clubs offer complimentary soft drinks as well as a cash bar.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
What are the club locations?
The Platinum Card® includes access to all American Airlines Admirals Clubs, Delta Air Lines SkyClubs, Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs, and Delta Airlines SkyClubs worldwide.
Click here to apply for the Card and learn more at American Express.
| City |
Airline |
Club Location |
Conference Room? |
Phone Number |
| Agana |
| Continental |
Concourse level, between gates 10 and 11 |
N/A |
671-645-8370 |
|
| Atlanta |
| American Airlines |
North Terminal, Concourse T. After Security on the left, across from Gate T10 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Concourse D, between gates 14 and 12 |
Yes |
404-530-4855 |
| Delta |
Concourse A in center on 2nd level
Concourse A near Gate A17
Concourse B near Gate B10
Concourse B near Gate B25
Concourse C near Gate C26
Concourse T, near Gate T6
Concourse E across from Gate E14
Concourse E, near Gate T6 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
|
| Austin |
| American Airlines |
Mezzanine Level. After Security, across from Gate 13 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
West Concourse |
Yes |
512-530-1850 |
|
| Bogota |
| American Airlines |
Past Immigration, below Departure Gate 7* (only departing passengers) |
No |
N/A |
|
| Boston |
| American Airlines |
Upper Level, Terminal B. After Security, near Gate B36 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Terminal A |
Yes |
617-418-6066 |
| Delta |
Terminal E, Departure Level, 3rd floor, Gate 3 |
N/A |
617-561-5370 |
|
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| Buenos Aires |
| American Airlines |
International building, on the second level of Hall A. After Security/Passport Control, adjacent to Gate 9 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Caracas |
| American Airlines |
After Security and Passport Control, between Gates 24 & 25 (only departing passengers) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Chicago |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 3, Concourse G. After Security, across from Gate G8
Terminal 3, after Security, in the crosswalk between Gates H6 and K6 |
N/A
Yes |
N/A
N/A |
| Continental |
Terminal 2, E Concourse |
Yes |
773-985-0009 |
| Delta |
Concourse L across from Gate 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 2, Concourse E, across from Gate E-4 |
N/A |
773-686-5555 |
|
| Cincinnati |
| Delta |
Near Gate A7
Near Gate B14 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Cleveland |
| Continental |
Between gates C-14 and C-16 |
Yes |
216-501-5108 |
|
| Dallas |
| American Airlines |
Terminal A, after Security, across from Gate 24
Terminal B, after Security, between Gates 5 & 6
Terminal C, after Security, between Gates 19 & 20
Terminal D, after Security, fourth level, across from Gate 23 |
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
| Continental |
Terminal E between Gates E6 and E7 |
Yes |
972-456-2504 |
| Delta |
Near Gate 10 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Denver |
| American Airlines |
Mezzanine level of Concourse C, after Security, above Gate 39 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Concourse A, Level 4 |
Yes |
303-348-5097 |
|
| Detroit |
| Delta |
Concourse C, at gate level near the entrance to Concourse C
Concourse A, 2nd level at ExpresTram North Station across from gate A68
Concourse A, 2nd level at ExpresTram North Station across from gate A18
Terminal, gate level at the link, across from gate A38 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
734-247-2104
734-247-2102
734-247-2103
734-247-2110 |
|
| Fort Lauderdale |
| Continental |
Terminal 1, next to Gate C-1 |
Yes |
954-377-2746 |
| Delta |
Next to the Gate Information Center |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Frankfurt |
| American Airlines |
Gallerie level in Departure Hall B/C, next to walking bridge to the Sheraton Hotel. Before Security/Passport Control |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
3rd floor, Terminal 2, Concourse D, transit area opposite Gate D8 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Honolulu |
| American Airlines |
Airside, EWA Concourse, level 3 above Gate 26 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Continental |
Departure Level, across from Gate 13 |
No |
808-275-0545 |
| Delta |
Across from Gate 13 |
N/A |
808-831-4284 |
|
| Houston |
| Continental |
Terminal E, between gates E11 and E12
Terminal C, South Concourse
Terminal C, North Concourse
Terminal B, South mezzanine |
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
281-553-0400
281-553-3600
281-553-1815
281-553-4208 |
|
| Jacksonville |
| Delta |
Concourse A, Gate 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Kansas City |
| American Airlines |
Terminal C, located after Security, adjacent to Gate 79 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| London – Heathrow |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 3, on the Departure level. After security, exit Duty Free Lounge by Gate 12B, on the right side (only departing passengers) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Los Angeles |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 4, across from Gate 40 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 5, Mezzanine Level |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 2, Mezzanine Level |
N/A |
310-646-1583 |
|
| Manila |
| Delta |
West Wing, departure level, after immigration, above Gate 15 |
N/A |
63-2-831-5505 |
|
| Memphis |
| Delta |
Adjacent to the B Security Checkpoint in the B/C Connector |
N/A |
901-344-1641 |
|
| Mexico City |
| American Airlines |
International Departures. Concourse H. After Security, take the elevator to the second floor (only departing passengers) |
N/A |
N/A |
| Continental |
Beyond security, to the right of duty free, second floor |
Yes |
(52) 55 5764-9010 |
|
| Miami |
| American Airlines |
Main Terminal. Concourse A, after Security, above Gate A7
Main Terminal. Concourse D, after Security, above Gate D34 |
Yes
Yes |
N/A
N/A |
| Delta |
Across from Gate H15 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Milwaukee |
| Delta |
Concourse E, next to Gate 60 |
N/A |
414-747-4785 |
|
| Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| Delta |
F/G Concourse–entrance located at the beginning of the concourse
C Concourse, next to gate C12 |
N/A
N/A |
612-726-2586
612-727-9651 |
|
| Munich |
|
| Nashville |
| American Airlines |
Concourse C, after Security, Mezzanine Level, across from Gate 12. |
No |
N/A |
| Delta |
Adjacent to Gate B3 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| New Orleans |
| Delta |
Terminal D, Gate 3 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
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| New York City – JFK |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 8, Concourse B, before Security, above the international ticket lobby
Terminal 9, remote Concourse C, third floor after Security, across from Gate 42 |
Yes
Yes |
N/A
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 2
Terminal 3, Gate 6
Terminal 3, Gate 11
Terminal 3, Gate 12 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
|
| New York City – La Guardia |
| American Airlines |
Concourse D, across from Gate D3, after Security |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Concourse A, third level |
Yes |
718-505-7435 |
| Delta |
Concourse level, inside security before Gate 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Behind Delta ticket counter |
N/A |
718-476-7196 |
|
| New York City – Newark Liberty |
| American Airlines |
Terminal A, after Security, toward Gates 30 through 39 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
C1 Concourse, across from gate 74
Between concourses C-2 and C-3
Terminal A2 |
Yes
Yes
Yes |
973-681-0015
973-681-3710
973-681-3115 |
| Delta |
Terminal B between the main & Satellite buildings |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal B, Concourse B1 |
N/A |
973-961-4627 |
|
| Orange County |
| American Airlines |
Mezzanine level, after Security, adjacent to Gate 8 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Orlando |
| Delta |
Air-side of center atrium area |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| New York City – JFK |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 8, Concourse B, before Security, above the international ticket lobby
Terminal 9, remote Concourse C, third floor after Security, across from Gate 42 |
Yes
Yes |
N/A
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 2
Terminal 3, Gate 6
Terminal 3, Gate 11
Terminal 3, Gate 12 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A |
|
| New York City – La Guardia |
| American Airlines |
Concourse D, across from Gate D3, after Security |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Concourse A, third level |
Yes |
718-505-7435 |
| Delta |
Concourse level, inside security before Gate 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Behind Delta ticket counter |
N/A |
718-476-7196 |
|
| New York City – Newark Liberty |
| American Airlines |
Terminal A, after Security, toward Gates 30 through 39 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
C1 Concourse, across from gate 74
Between concourses C-2 and C-3
Terminal A2 |
Yes
Yes
Yes |
973-681-0015
973-681-3710
973-681-3115 |
| Delta |
Terminal B between the main & Satellite buildings |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal B, Concourse B1 |
N/A |
973-961-4627 |
|
| Orange County |
| American Airlines |
Mezzanine level, after Security, adjacent to Gate 8 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Orlando |
| Delta |
Air-side of center atrium area |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Panama City |
| American Airlines |
Concourse B in front of Gates 32 and 33 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Continental |
2nd Floor above Gates 21/21A |
Yes |
011-507-238-3255
011-507-238-3249 |
|
| Paris |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 2A, after Passport Control to the round satellite by Gate A37-39, taking the escalator down |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Philadelphia |
| American Airlines |
Terminal A-East, before Security checkpoint |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
Upper Level, Terminal E |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Portland |
| Delta |
Concourse D, between gates D5 and D7 |
N/A |
503-249-5252 |
|
| Raleigh-Durham |
| American Airlines |
Terminal C, after Security, across from Gate C18 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal A14 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Rio de Janeiro |
| American Airlines |
Blue Sector restricted area, Mezzanine level, after Security |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Salt Lake City |
| Delta |
Between Concourses C&D |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| San Antonio |
| Continental |
Terminal 2 |
Yes |
210-930-7314 |
|
| San Diego |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 2, above Gate 23 inside Security on the left |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 2, next to Gate 37 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| San Francisco |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 3, Pier E, after Security across from Gate 62 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Terminal 1 |
Yes |
650-876-2606 |
| Delta |
Mezzanine level at the ticket counter |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
International Terminal, beyond Security Checkpoint A |
N/A |
650-821-9606 |
|
| San Jose |
| American Airlines |
After Security, Terminal A, across from Gate A9 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| San Juan |
| American Airlines |
Terminal D across from Gate 12 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Santiago |
| American Airlines |
International Building, inside Security on the left and across from Gate 19 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Between gates 17 and 18, 2nd floor |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Santo Domingo |
| American Airlines |
Inside Security checkpoint, second level, prior to departures |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Sao Paulo |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 2, after Passport Control on the Mezzanine Level of Wing D, near Gate 16 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Seattle |
| Continental |
Concourse B |
Yes |
206-971-2336 |
| Delta |
Between Gates S8 and S9 |
N/A |
206-433-3614 |
|
| Seoul – Incheon |
| Delta |
At Airside after Immigration/Customs. |
N/A |
82-32-744-6308 |
|
| St Louis |
| American Airlines |
Between concourses C and D, after Security near Gate C1 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
| Tampa |
| Delta |
Concourse E, Gate 67 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Tokyo |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 2, after Immigration and Passport Control, located near Gate 71 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Terminal 1, #2 Satellite, 4th Floor
New Central Terminal Building, Terminal 1, 3rd Floor |
N/A
N/A |
81-476-32-7491
81-476-32-4992 |
|
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| Toronto |
| American Airlines |
Terminal 3, Concourse B, adjacent to Gate B10 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Washington DC – Dulles |
| American Airlines |
Terminal D, across from Gate D26 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Delta |
Midfield Terminal, Concourse B, adjacent to Gate B19 |
N/A |
703-572-3057 |
|
| Washington DC – Reagan |
| American Airlines |
Terminal B, near Gate 28 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Continental |
Terminal B, opposite Gate 11 |
Yes |
703-417-6777 |
| Delta |
Concourse B, above Gate 15 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Delta |
Delta Terminal, lobby adjacent to Security Checkpoint |
N/A |
703-417-6145 |
|
| West Palm Beach |
| Delta |
Concourse C, Gate 4 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
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