Important changes to your American Express® Global Lounge Collection benefit
The changes below apply to the Australian American Express® Platinum Personal Card, Platinum Business Card, and Corporate Platinum Card, as well as the New Zealand American Express Platinum Personal Card.
Please share these changes with your Additional and Employee Card Members so they stay informed.
1. Changes to the American Express Global Lounge Collection® benefit
From 8 July 2026, there will be changes to your complimentary access to the Centurion Lounges located in Sydney, Melbourne, the U.S., London (LHR), Tokyo (HND) and Hong Kong for Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members:
- The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests.
- Guests must hold a confirmed reservation on the same flight as the Card Member.
- Access during layovers must be within five hours of your connecting flight.
Other international Centurion Lounge locations remain unchanged.
From 1 October 2026, there will be changes to your complimentary access to the following airport lounges:
- Plaza Premium Lounges:
The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests. - Priority Pass:
- Only Primary Card Members will be eligible to enrol in the Priority Pass program and receive complimentary Priority Pass lounge access.
- Additional and Employee Card Members will no longer receive complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access. Your nominated Additional or Employee Card Member may continue to receive a complimentary Priority Pass membership and lounge access up to and including 30 September 2026. However, all existing Priority Pass memberships and complimentary lounge access for Additional and Employee Card Members will end after this date.
- Primary Card Members may bring one complimentary guest per visit.
Please review the updated Global Lounge Collection access policies below.
| Lounge | Platinum Personal & Platinum Business Card: Primary Card Member Access |
Platinum Personal & Platinum Business Card: Additional & Employee Card Member Access |
Corporate Platinum Card Member Access | Complimentary Child Age | |
| Effective 8 July 2026 | The Centurion® Lounge (Sydney and Melbourne International Airports) | +1 guest |
+1 guest |
+2 guests |
<18 years old |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Centurion® Lounge (International locations) | Varies by location and are subject to change. Please refer to Lounge Finder at americanexpress.com.au/platinumlounges (Australia) and americanexpress.co.nz/platinumlounges (New Zealand) |
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| Effective 1 October 2026 | Plaza Premium Lounges | +1 guest |
+1 guest |
+2 guests |
<2 years old |
| Priority Pass | +1 guest |
+1 guest |
Varies by lounge | ||
| No change | Delta Sky Club® Lounges | No guests |
No guests |
No guests |
<2 years old |
| Escape Lounges (US locations only) | +2 guests |
+2 guests |
+2 guests |
<2 years old |
|
| Virgin Australia Domestic Lounges (Available to Australian Platinum Personal, Business and Corporate Charge Card Members only) | +1 guest |
+1 guest |
<2 years old |
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Note: refers to complimentary access. refers to no access.
To view your full Global Lounge Collection access, please visit Lounge Finder at amex.com.au/platinumlounges (for Australian issued Platinum Cards) or americanexpress.co.nz/platinumlounges (for New Zealand issued Platinum Cards).
2. Update to the Global Lounge Collection Terms and Conditions
We have made additional updates to the Global Lounge Collection Terms and Conditions for clarity which you can view at go.amex/glc-terms (for Australian issued Platinum Cards) or go.amex/glc-terms-nz (for New Zealand issued Platinum Cards).
Summary of changes
Delta Sky Club
We are making minor clarification updates to the Terms and Conditions. This includes clarifying that Basic Economy fare tickets without Delta Sky Club access are now referred to as Delta Main Basic fare tickets, and that Delta-marketed flights operated by WestJet have ticket numbers beginning with 006.
Escape Lounges
We are making clarification updates to the Terms and Conditions. This includes clarification of eligible locations and how access policies may vary by location (including how in select lounges you must arrive within 3 hours of your departing flight). For more information about access policies and lounge Terms and Conditions, please visit escapelounges.com.
The Centurion Lounge
- The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests. Please visit amex.com.au/platinumlounges (for Australian issued Platinum Cards) or americanexpress.co.nz/platinumlounges (for New Zealand issued Platinum Cards) for the full guest access policies.
- Guests must hold a confirmed reservation for the same flight as the Card Member.
- Access to the lounge during layovers must be within five hours of your connecting flight. Same day round-trip itineraries are not considered connecting flights. Card Members will not be granted access to the lounge with a boarding pass for a flight that has landed at the final destination.
Plaza Premium Lounges
The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests.
Priority Pass
- Only Primary Card Members will be eligible to enrol in the Priority Pass program and receive complimentary Priority Pass lounge access.
- Additional and Employee Card Members will no longer receive complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access.
- Primary Card Members will be able to bring one complimentary guest per visit.
- If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member or their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership.
This benefit is available to American Express® Platinum Personal, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Charge Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”). Eligibility and complimentary access vary by lounge and are governed by the individual lounge terms outlined below. Some airport lounge providers may require presentation of your physical Platinum Card for entry. We highly recommend travelling with your physical Card as some lounges may not accept digital Cards. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Global Lounge Collection lounges in any way, we may cancel your American Express Account.
The Centurion® Lounge
Prior to 8 July 2026:
- Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into The Centurion Lounge locations in the U.S. and select international locations as set forth on the Centurion Lounge website at thecenturionlounge.com (the “Centurion Lounge Website”).
- During a layover, Platinum Card Members may enter The Centurion Lounge in the connecting airport at any time.
Effective 8 July 2026, there will be access policy changes including:
- The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests.
- All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member.
- During a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of their connecting flight. Same day round-trip itineraries are not considered connecting flights. Card Members will not be granted access to the lounge with a boarding pass for a flight that has landed at the final destination.
Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations of The Centurion Lounge. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Guest access policies (including, but not limited to, guest fees and number of complimentary guests per visit) applicable to international locations of The Centurion Lounge may vary by location and are subject to change. Visit the Centurion Lounge Website to learn more about lounge locations and guest access policies applicable to international Centurion Lounge locations. For more information specific to Australian Lounge access, visit americanexpress.com.au/airportlounge. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple locations of The Centurion Lounge on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability. To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Upon arrival at The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government-issued I.D. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Failure to present this documentation may result in access being denied. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Centurion Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from the Lounge for inappropriate behaviour or failure to adhere to rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent. Soliciting other Card Members for access into our lounge is not permissible. Hours may vary by location and are subject to change. Amenities vary among The Centurion Lounge locations and are subject to change. Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies. In addition to the complimentary services and amenities in the Lounge, certain services, products or amenities may be offered for sale. You are responsible for any purchases and/or servicing charges you make in The Centurion Lounge or authorise our Member Services Professionals to make on your behalf. Services available at the Member Services Desk are based on the type of American Express Card used to enter the Lounge. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by visitors to The Centurion Lounge. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with lounge access in any way, we may remove access to The Centurion Lounge from the Account. Use of The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical.
Escape Lounges
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Card Members receive complimentary access to all Escape Lounge locations throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America, including Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner locations. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary guests per visit. To access an Escape Lounge, Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card and the eligible flight must be booked on your American Express Platinum Card. For access at select locations, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. During a layover Card Members may use the Escape Lounge in the connecting airport at any time. For more information on access policies and lounge terms and conditions, see escapelounges.com. All access to an Escape Lounge is subject to space availability. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Escape Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Escape Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. Additional restrictions may apply.
Delta
Delta Sky Club access is operated by Delta Air Lines and is subject to Delta’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policy, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Benefit and rules subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Platinum Card Members and any guests traveling with Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) fare tickets do not have access to this benefit. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members must present their valid American Express Platinum Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass for entry. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006) departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Eligible Platinum Card Members on departing flights can only access the Delta Sky Club within three hours of their flight's scheduled departure time or any time during a layover. Delta reserves the right to limit access for non-revenue flyers at any Delta Sky Club. Access to Delta Sky Club partner lounges is not permitted. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to access Delta Sky Club, and 21 years of age to access locations with a self-service bar, unless accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult who has access to the lounge. Eligible Card Members must adhere to all Delta Sky Club House Rules while accessing participating airport clubs. Participating airport clubs and locations subject to change. Eligible Platinum Card Members may bring guests into the Delta Sky Club subject to the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policies, and must use their valid Platinum Card as the payment method for guest access. Guests must also be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006). Children under 2 years of age may accompany the Eligible Platinum Card Member for free. Guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating airport clubs.
Plaza Premium Lounges
Prior to 1 October 2026, Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into Plaza Premium Lounges.
Effective 1 October 2026, the complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Personal and Platinum Business Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest. Corporate Platinum Card Members may continue to bring up to two (2) guests.
Plaza Premium Lounge access is operated by Plaza Premium and is subject to Plaza Premium’s access rules. Plaza Premium Lounge locations, benefits and rules are subject to change. Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating global locations of Plaza Premium Lounges. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Member must present their valid Platinum Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges. Card Members must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Plaza Premium lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Plaza Premium Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges.
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Lounge access is operated by Virgin Australia and is subject to Virgin Australia’s access rules.
Access is to Virgin Australia-branded lounges at their city of departure in Australia only. Access is complimentary for Primary Card Members holding a Platinum Personal, Business or Corporate Charge Card issued in Australia only and one (1) guest per visit. The Primary Platinum Card Member and guest must be travelling with Virgin Australia domestically on the same Virgin Australia flight. The Platinum Card Member must present their valid physical Platinum Card and same-day boarding pass to Virgin Australia lounge agents and the name on the boarding pass must match the name on the Platinum Card. The guest must also present their boarding pass. All access is subject to space availability. This benefit is subject to change.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Personal Charge Cards
Prior to 1 October 2026, Primary Platinum Card Members and one Additional Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program.
Effective 1 October 2026, enrolment in the Priority Pass™ program and complimentary Priority Pass lounge access will be available only to the Primary Platinum Card Member, and all complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access for Additional Card Members will end.
Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. This benefit is available to Platinum Charge Card Members. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your physical or digital Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Priority Pass lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Some lounges do not admit guests. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges, Priority Pass member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To access lounges before your physical Priority Pass card arrives, call the number on the back of your Platinum Card to obtain your Priority Pass membership details. You can then activate your membership online and receive a digital membership card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership. This benefit is subject to change.
Priority Pass™ - Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Cards
Prior to 1 October 2026:
- Primary Platinum Business Card Members and one Employee Platinum Business Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program.
- At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Card Members will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any guests.
Effective 1 October 2026:
- Enrolment in the Priority Pass™ program and complimentary Priority Pass lounge access will be available only to the Primary Platinum Business Card Member, and all complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access for Employee Card Members will end.
- At any visit to a Priority Pass lounge that admits guests, Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Card Members may bring one (1) complimentary guest from this date.
Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. This benefit is available to Platinum Business and Corporate Charge Card Members. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting either your physical or digital Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. If you have paid for any guests and choose to visit multiple Priority Pass lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Some lounges do not admit guests. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges, Priority Pass members must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To access lounges before your physical Priority Pass card arrives, call the number on the back of your Platinum Business and Corporate Platinum Card to obtain your Priority Pass membership details. You can then activate your membership online and receive a Digital Membership Card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership. This benefit is subject to change.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Lounge access is operated by Lufthansa Air Lines and is subject to Lufthansa’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current list of Lufthansa lounges, guest access requirements, rules, and pricing policy, please visit lufthansa.com/de/en/lounges.
This benefit is available to Primary, Additional and Employee Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges (regardless of ticket class) and Lufthansa Senator Lounges (when flying business class) when flying on a Lufthansa Group flight. To access the Lufthansa lounges, Platinum Card Members must present their valid physical Platinum Card, a government issued I.D., and a same-day departure boarding pass showing confirmed reservation on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian airlines). Card Members must adhere to all rules of participating lounges. Participating lounges and locations subject to change. Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. All Lufthansa Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. This benefit is subject to change.
Additional Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges
American Express offers access to additional lounges in the Global Lounge Collection where Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations. Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a government-issued I.D., and a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier. Guest access and associated fees are subject to the terms and conditions of the participating lounge provider. Participation, locations, rates, and policies of lounges are subject to change, and Card Members and their guests will not be compensated for such changes. Amenities, services, and hours may vary by participating lounge and are subject to change. American Express and the participating lounge will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen, or damages suffered by the Card Member or guests inside the participating lounge. For participating lounges with a self-service bar, the Card Member may be required to be of legal drinking age in the participating lounge jurisdiction to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Card Members and their guests must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Each participating lounge may have their own policy allowing for children under a certain age to enter for free with the Card Member who is a parent or legal guardian. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member or their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to participating lounges in any way, we may remove access to the Additional Lounges from the Account. American Express and the participating lounge reserve the right to revise the rules at any time. For the most current list of participating lounges and access requirements, please use the Lounge Finder feature amex.com.au/platinumlounges.
This benefit is available to American Express® Platinum Card Members. Eligibility and complimentary access vary by lounge and are governed by the individual lounge terms outlined below. Some airport lounge providers may require presentation of your physical Platinum Card for entry. We highly recommend travelling with your physical Card as some lounges may not accept digital Cards. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Global Lounge Collection lounges in any way, we may cancel your American Express Account.
The Centurion® Lounge
Prior to 8 July 2026:
- Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into The Centurion Lounge locations in the U.S. and select international locations as set forth on the Centurion Lounge website at thecenturionlounge.com (the “Centurion Lounge Website”).
- During a layover, Platinum Card Members may enter The Centurion Lounge in the connecting airport at any time.
Effective 8 July 2026, there will be access policy changes including:
- The complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest.
- All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the Card Member.
- During a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of their connecting flight. Same day round-trip itineraries are not considered connecting flights. Card Members will not be granted access to the lounge with a boarding pass for a flight that has landed at the final destination.
Primary and Additional Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations of The Centurion Lounge. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Guest access policies (including, but not limited to, guest fees and number of complimentary guests per visit) applicable to international locations of The Centurion Lounge may vary by location and are subject to change. Visit the Centurion Lounge Website to learn more about lounge locations and guest access policies applicable to international Centurion Lounge locations. For more information specific to Australian Lounge access, visit americanexpress.com.au/airportlounge. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple locations of The Centurion Lounge on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. All access to The Centurion Lounge is subject to space availability. To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Upon arrival at The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government-issued I.D. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Failure to present this documentation may result in access being denied. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Centurion Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. American Express reserves the right to remove any person from the Lounge for inappropriate behaviour or failure to adhere to rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent. Soliciting other Card Members for access into our lounge is not permissible. Hours may vary by location and are subject to change. Amenities vary among The Centurion Lounge locations and are subject to change. Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies. In addition to the complimentary services and amenities in the Lounge, certain services, products or amenities may be offered for sale. You are responsible for any purchases and/or servicing charges you make in The Centurion Lounge or authorise our Member Services Professionals to make on your behalf. Services available at the Member Services Desk are based on the type of American Express Card used to enter the Lounge. American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by visitors to The Centurion Lounge. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determine that you have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with lounge access in any way, we may remove access to The Centurion Lounge from the Account. Use of The Centurion Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical.
Escape Lounges
This benefit is available to Primary and Additional Platinum Card Members. Card Members receive complimentary access to all Escape Lounge locations throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America, including Escape Lounges - The Centurion® Studio Partner locations. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Members may bring up to two (2) complimentary guests per visit. To access an Escape Lounge, Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card and the eligible flight must be booked on your American Express Platinum Card. For access at select locations, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Refer to the specific location’s access policy for more information. During a layover Card Members may use the Escape Lounge in the connecting airport at any time. For more information on access policies and lounge terms and conditions, see escapelounges.com. All access to an Escape Lounge is subject to space availability. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Escape Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Escape Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges. American Express reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time, and may do so without prior notice, but will provide advance notice of material changes where reasonably practical. Additional restrictions may apply.
Delta
Delta Sky Club access is operated by Delta Air Lines and is subject to Delta’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policy, please visit delta.com/skyclub. Benefit and rules subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply.
This benefit is available to Primary and Additional Platinum Card Members. Platinum Card Members and any guests traveling with Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) fare tickets do not have access to this benefit. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members must present their valid American Express Platinum Card, government-issued I.D., and boarding pass for entry. Boarding pass must show a reservation for a same-day Delta-operated flight (Delta or Delta connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006) departing from or arriving at the airport in which the Delta Sky Club is located. Name on boarding pass must match name on the Card. Eligible Platinum Card Members on departing flights can only access the Delta Sky Club within three hours of their flight's scheduled departure time or any time during a layover. Delta reserves the right to limit access for non-revenue flyers at any Delta Sky Club. Access to Delta Sky Club partner lounges is not permitted. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to access Delta Sky Club, and 21 years of age to access locations with a self-service bar, unless accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult who has access to the lounge. Eligible Card Members must adhere to all Delta Sky Club House Rules while accessing participating airport clubs. Participating airport clubs and locations subject to change. Eligible Platinum Card Members may bring guests into the Delta Sky Club subject to the most current Delta Sky Club access and pricing policies, and must use their valid Platinum Card as the payment method for guest access. Guests must also be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (ticket number starting with 006). Children under 2 years of age may accompany the Eligible Platinum Card Member for free. Guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating airport clubs.
Plaza Premium Lounges
Prior to 1 October 2026, Platinum Card Members may bring up to two (2) guests into Plaza Premium Lounges.
Effective 1 October 2026, the complimentary guest allowance for Platinum Cards will change from two (2) guests to one (1) guest.
Plaza Premium Lounge access is operated by Plaza Premium and is subject to Plaza Premium’s access rules. Plaza Premium Lounge locations, benefits and rules are subject to change. Primary and Additional Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating global locations of Plaza Premium Lounges. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Personal Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Card Member must present their valid Platinum Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges. Card Members must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Plaza Premium lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members and their guests will receive all of the complimentary benefits and amenities afforded to the Plaza Premium Lounge customers, as well as access to purchase non-complimentary items. Some product features may be subject to additional charges.
Priority Pass™
Prior to 1 October 2026, Primary Platinum Card Members and one Additional Platinum Card Member as nominated by the Primary Card Member may enrol in the Priority Pass™ program.
Effective 1 October 2026, enrolment in the Priority Pass™ program and complimentary Priority Pass lounge access will be available only to the Primary Platinum Card Member, and all complimentary Priority Pass memberships and lounge access for Additional Card Members will end.
Priority Pass is an independent airport lounge access program. This benefit is available to Platinum Charge Card Members. You acknowledge and agree that American Express will verify your Card Account number and provide updated Card Account information to Priority Pass. Priority Pass will use this information to fulfill on the Priority Pass program and may use this information for marketing related to the program. Once enrolled, Platinum Card Members whose Card Account is not cancelled may access participating Priority Pass lounges by presenting your physical or digital Priority Pass card and airline boarding pass. If the Card Account is cancelled, you will not be eligible for Priority Pass and your enrolment will be cancelled. You will be charged the prevailing retail rate for any additional guests. If you have paid for additional guests and choose to visit multiple Priority Pass lounges on the same day, guest fees will apply at each location. Some lounges do not admit guests. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some lounges, Priority Pass member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. Priority Pass members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Amenities may vary among airport lounge locations. Conference rooms, where available, may be reserved for a nominal fee. Priority Pass lounge partners and locations are subject to change. All Priority Pass members must adhere to the Priority Pass Conditions of Use, which will be sent to you with your membership package, and can be viewed at prioritypass.com. Upon receipt of your enrolment information, Priority Pass will send your Priority Pass card and membership package which you should receive within 10-14 business days. If you have not received the Priority Pass card after 14 days, please contact American Express using the number on the back of your American Express® Card. To access lounges before your physical Priority Pass card arrives, call the number on the back of your Platinum Card to obtain your Priority Pass membership details. You can then activate your membership online and receive a digital membership card. For a step-by-step guide on the activation process, visit prioritypass.com/activation. If American Express®, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member and their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to the Priority Pass Lounge in any way, we may cancel your Priority Pass membership. This benefit is subject to change.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Lounge access is operated by Lufthansa Air Lines and is subject to Lufthansa’s access rules, conditions and availability. For the most current list of Lufthansa lounges, guest access requirements, rules, and pricing policy, please visit lufthansa.com/de/en/lounges.
This benefit is available to Primary and Additional Platinum Card Members. Additional Gold Cards and Additional Green Cards on your Platinum Account are not eligible for complimentary access. Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges (regardless of ticket class) and Lufthansa Senator Lounges (when flying business class) when flying on a Lufthansa Group flight. To access the Lufthansa lounges, Platinum Card Members must present their valid physical Platinum Card, a government issued I.D., and a same-day departure boarding pass showing confirmed reservation on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian airlines). Card Members must adhere to all rules of participating lounges. Participating lounges and locations subject to change. Additional guest access and fees subject to terms and conditions of participating lounges. Minimum age requirements may vary by location, and in some Lounges the Platinum Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. All Lufthansa Lounge visitors must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the Lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. This benefit is subject to change.
Additional Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges
American Express offers access to additional lounges in the Global Lounge Collection where Platinum Card Members have complimentary access to participating locations. Card Members must present their valid Platinum Card, a government-issued I.D., and a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for same-day travel on any carrier. Guest access and associated fees are subject to the terms and conditions of the participating lounge provider. Participation, locations, rates, and policies of lounges are subject to change, and Card Members and their guests will not be compensated for such changes. Amenities, services, and hours may vary by participating lounge and are subject to change. American Express and the participating lounge will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen, or damages suffered by the Card Member or guests inside the participating lounge. For participating lounges with a self-service bar, the Card Member may be required to be of legal drinking age in the participating lounge jurisdiction to enter without a parent or legal guardian. All Card Members and their guests must be of legal drinking age in the jurisdiction where the lounge is located to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly. Each participating lounge may have their own policy allowing for children under a certain age to enter for free with the Card Member who is a parent or legal guardian. Card Members must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that the Card Member or their guests have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with access to participating lounges in any way, we may remove access to the Additional Lounges from the Account. American Express and the participating lounge reserve the right to revise the rules at any time. For the most current list of participating lounges and access requirements, please use the Lounge Finder feature americanexpress.co.nz/platinumlounges.