American Express · $895/year
The Platinum Card from American Express
The gold standard of lounge access — Centurion, Priority Pass, Escape, and more.
The Platinum Card from American Express unlocks 114 lounges across 53 US airports through 6 access programs. Below: which airports are covered, which networks open the door, and the exact rules for each one.
How access works
- Amex CenturionUnlimited access for cardholder + 2 guests (guests free; guests may cost $50 each if you spent under $75K in prior year). Starting July 8, 2026, guests must be on the same flight and access is capped at 5 hours before departure.
- Escape by CenturionUnlimited access for cardholder + 2 guests.
- Delta Sky Club restricted10 visits per Medallion Year (Feb 1 – Jan 31) when flying same-day Delta; unlimited after $75K annual spend.
- Priority PassUnlimited visits for cardholder + 2 guests after enrollment. Restaurants, cafes, and markets excluded since July 1, 2024.
- Escape Lounges - The Centurion Studio PartnerComplimentary access for cardholder + 2 guests.
- Plaza PremiumAccess via Priority Pass enrollment at participating locations.
Where the $895 annual fee pays off
Airports where The Platinum Card from American Express opens lounges
Lounge networks unlocked by The Platinum Card from American Express
Frequently asked questions
Does The Platinum Card from American Express get you into Amex Centurion lounges?
Yes. The Platinum Card from American Express grants access to Amex Centurion. Unlimited access for cardholder + 2 guests (guests free; guests may cost $50 each if you spent under $75K in prior year). Starting July 8, 2026, guests must be on the same flight and access is capped at 5 hours before departure.
How many US airports does The Platinum Card from American Express cover?
The Platinum Card from American Express unlocks lounges at 53 US airports, totaling 114 individual lounge locations across 6 access programs (Amex Centurion, Escape by Centurion, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass, Escape Lounges - The Centurion Studio Partner, Plaza Premium).
Are there visit limits on The Platinum Card from American Express's lounge access?
Yes — access to Delta Sky Club comes with restrictions (visit caps, same-day-flight requirements, or guest fees). Unrestricted networks on this card: Amex Centurion, Escape by Centurion, Priority Pass, Escape Lounges - The Centurion Studio Partner, Plaza Premium.
Is The Platinum Card from American Express's $895 annual fee worth it for lounge access alone?
If a typical lounge visit is worth roughly $50 in food, drinks, and Wi-Fi, the $895 annual fee breaks even at ~18 lounge visits per year. That works out to about $90 per visit at 10 visits, or $45 per visit at 20 visits — before counting any other card benefits.
Which airports should I test The Platinum Card from American Express at first?
Try ATL (Atlanta), AUS (Austin), CLT (Charlotte). These are among the airports where The Platinum Card from American Express opens the most lounges in our dataset.