How many guests can I bring to The Centurion Lounge?


How many guests can I bring to The Centurion Lounge? As of Feb. 1, 2023, the ability to bring in two guests at no additional cost went away for most cardholders. Now, unless you spend $75,000 or more each calendar year on your card, you'll need to pay $50 to bring an adult guest ($30 for children ages 2 through 17) into the Centurion Lounge. Terms apply.


Is Priority Pass better than Centurion Lounge?

Some Centurion Lounges even offer spa services, wine tasting and family rooms. This is significantly better than you will find in your average Priority Pass lounge. Best of all, these services are complimentary to eligible cardmembers.


Can AmEx Platinum authorized users bring guests?

Worldwide lounge access membership can cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars each year. An Amex Business Platinum card's authorized user receives the same worldwide lounge access as the primary cardholder and is able, in most cases, to bring in 2 additional guests (upon enrollment).


How many guests can you bring with Priority Pass?

Each cardmember Priority Pass Select membership includes two guests per lounge visit. For each additional guest beyond that, your card will be charged a fee per guest, per visit.


Do Centurion Lounges have showers?

These locations offer custom drinks created by a nationally renowned mixologist, a member services desk that can help with travel plans and semi-private workspaces — some locations even have shower suites, a spa and a wine-tasting area.


Is there a time limit in the Centurion Lounge?

Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary companions into The Centurion® Lounge locations in the U.S., at Hong Kong International Airport and at London Heathrow Airport. Refer to the specific location's access policy for more information. All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability.


Is Priority Pass free with Amex Platinum?

As a Platinum Cardholder, you are entitled to a complimentary membership in Priority Pass. This allows you to wait for your flight in a relaxed atmosphere in one of the more than 1,200 Priority Pass lounges around the world.


Does Amex Platinum get you into Centurion Lounge?

The Platinum Card® from American Express For a hefty $695 annual fee, cardmembers get access to the Centurion Lounge any time they fly. To enter, show your card, a same-day boarding pass with a confirmed seat or zone assignment and your government-issued identification.


What is the 3 hour rule for Centurion Lounge?

If your same-day outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Select lounges may allow access to eligible Card Members with a confirmed reservation for any same-day travel (departure or arrival).


What is the 3 hour rule for Priority Pass?

Technically, you can access lounges for only three hours, though some lounges will waive this rule. Many lounges may restrict access to passengers departing from that airport, meaning you may not always be able to use the Priority Pass membership as an arrivals lounge.


Why are Centurion lounges so full?

With airline cancellations and delays at a post-pandemic high, the lounge has been a welcome refuge from the crowded, maddening airline waiting room. But those 'exclusive' lounges are now packed with crowds of the mass affluent, people with enough points, miles or “elite status” to get past the sliding doors.


Can my wife use my card for lounge access?

No, the Priority Pass membership card is not transferable. When you access a lounge, the staff will need to check that the name printed on your membership card matches your boarding pass. The member must also be present for accompanying guests to enter a Priority Pass airport lounge.