American Express · $895/year · Charlotte
Does The Platinum Card from American Express get you into CLT lounges?
Yes — 2 lounges at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT).
Here's every lounge at CLT that The Platinum Card from American Express opens, grouped by network, with the exact access rule for each. Some access is restricted (visit caps or same-day-flight requirements) — check each rule below.
Lounges you can enter at CLT
Amex Centurion 1 lounge
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.
- Centurion Lounge — Atrium between B & C
Priority Pass 1 lounge
Unlimited visits for cardholder + 2 guests after enrollment. Restaurants, cafes, and markets excluded since July 1, 2024.
Before you walk to the lounge
- Terminal check: the mapped lounges for this card at CLT sit in Atrium between B & C. Moving between terminals can require extra time or security re-entry.
- Same-day travel: most lounge networks require a same-day boarding pass, and airline clubs may require travel on that airline or a partner.
- Guest policy: free guests are not universal. Check the card rule beside each network before promising entry to a travel companion.
- What this card does not get you: The Platinum Card from American Express has restrictions on Delta Sky Club access.
If The Platinum Card from American Express isn't right for you at CLT
Other cards that open at least one lounge at CLT:
Citi Strata Elite Card
Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
AAdvantage Executive Business Mastercard
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