The Amex Platinum opens the widest airport lounge network of any U.S. card as of 2026: Centurion Lounges, a Priority Pass membership, a set number of Delta Sky Club visits when you fly Delta, and partner networks like Escape and Plaza Premium, more than 1,550 lounges in total. Guest rules differ by network and have tightened, so the details below matter. Confirm current terms at American Express.
Centurion Lounges
These are Amex own lounges and the flagship benefit, known for hot food and full bars. You get in with the Platinum and a same-day boarding pass. Guesting is the catch: as of 2026, bringing guests into a Centurion Lounge for free generally requires meeting an annual spend threshold on the card, otherwise guests carry a per-person fee. Confirm the current spend requirement and guest fee at Amex before you rely on it. The card-by-card comparison is in the best credit cards for lounge access.
Lounge changes announced October 8, 2026 (Amex newsroom, October 8, 2026): Philadelphia closed for an expansion beginning October 16, 2026 and is expected to be fully updated by the end of 2027; Newark gets a Terminal A lounge expected to open in 2027; Houston is expanding and should be fully updated by 2028; and a second London Heathrow lounge, in Terminal 5, is expected in 2028.
Delta Sky Club, when you fly Delta
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The Platinum includes a capped number of Delta Sky Club visits per year, and access only applies when you are flying Delta on a same-day ticket. As of 2026 the allotment is limited (commonly cited at 10 visits a year), after which visits are paid. This is a change from the older unlimited access, so treat Sky Club as an occasional perk rather than a home base. Verify the current visit cap at Amex.
Priority Pass
The card comes with a Priority Pass membership after a one-time enrollment. Priority Pass covers a large global network of independent lounges. Note that Amex removed restaurant credits from its Priority Pass version some years ago, so this is lounge access only, not dining credits. Enroll in the Amex app to activate it.
Other networks
The Platinum also reaches Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium locations, and other select partner lounges, which is how the total climbs past 1,550. Coverage varies by airport and terminal, so check the Amex app map for your specific gate before counting on a lounge.
Lufthansa lounges left the Platinum’s network on October 1, 2026, per an Amex statement reported by Doctor of Credit.
The guest-policy fine print
Guest rules are where people get surprised. Centurion guesting is tied to spend, Sky Club guests are paid unless you meet a spend threshold, and Priority Pass guest allowances depend on the individual lounge. If you travel with family, read each network current guest terms in the Amex app so you are not turned away or charged at the door.
FAQ
Does the Amex Platinum come with Priority Pass?
Yes. After a one-time enrollment in the Amex app, the Platinum includes a Priority Pass membership for lounge access. It does not include Priority Pass restaurant credits.
Can I use Delta Sky Club with the Amex Platinum?
Yes, but only when you are flying Delta on a same-day ticket, and the number of visits is capped each year (commonly cited at 10 as of 2026). After the cap, visits are paid. Confirm the current limit at Amex.
Are guests free in the Centurion Lounge?
Not automatically. As of 2026, free Centurion guesting generally requires meeting an annual spend threshold on the card; otherwise guests pay a per-person fee. Check the current terms at Amex.
How many lounges does the Amex Platinum access?
American Express cites more than 1,550 lounges across Centurion, Priority Pass, Delta Sky Club, and partner networks, though coverage varies by airport.
Where can I confirm current lounge and guest rules?
Use the Amex app and americanexpress.com, since visit caps, spend thresholds, and guest fees change over time.
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