The Platinum Card® Airport Lounge Access Guide
4 Min Read | Published: December 15, 2025
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Relax before your flight with the Platinum Card®. Learn how Amex® Platinum unlocks airport lounge access worldwide and elevates your travel experience.
At-A-Glance
- With the American Express® Platinum Card®, you can enter over 1,550 different premium airport lounges around the world, which can make your travel day more relaxing or productive.
- Some of the lounges that you gain entry to include the Centurion® Lounges, Delta Sky Club®, Priority Pass Select Lounges, and Plaza Premium Lounges.
- To enter lounges with your Platinum Card, make sure you’re enrolled in the lounge program of your choice, and present your boarding pass and your card to a lounge attendant.
Traveling is exciting, but it can also bring added stress. With the American Express Platinum Card, you can gain access to over 1,500 exclusive airport lounge spaces around the world, allowing you to relax and stay focused on your travels.
This guide explores which lounges Platinum Card Members can access, how to get in, and tips for making the most of every trip.
Why Lounge Access Matters to Travelers
Whether you’re looking for a space to relax with your family on your way to a vacation getaway or a quiet place to review a presentation on your way to a meeting with a client, airport lounges can go a long way toward improving your travel experience.
These days, you can access lounges in a variety of different ways, independent of which airline you’re flying. You can pay for lounge memberships, pay per visit, have an eligible military affiliation, or hold a credit card that grants you access. No matter which way you enter, you can elevate your waiting time at the airport.
Lounges You Can Access with the Platinum Card
The American Express Platinum Card opens doors for you when you’re traveling—literally. With the Platinum Card, you can access all the lounges in the Global Lounge Collection®, including:
- Centurion Lounges
Prepare to have your expectations blown away in Amex’s flagship lounge network. Between high-end meals, and intentional design, Centurion Lounges set a new standard for airport lounges. - Delta Sky Club
Complimentary Wi-Fi and creative dishes and drinks await at the Delta Sky Club if you’re flying Delta with your American Express Platinum Card. - Priority Pass Select Lounges
If you enroll in Priority Pass Select Lounge access with your Platinum Card, you can relax in over 1,400 lounges worldwide, so you can stay comfortable and connected on your travels. - Plaza Premium Lounges
Plaza Premium Lounges offer premier dining, free Wi-Fi, and sleek design as you wait for your flights in locations around the world. - Escape Lounges
Seek refuge from crowded, hectic airports in spacious lounges all over the United States with the Escape Lounges. Spacious seating and thoughtful menus allow you to relax in the midst of your busy schedule.
Did you know?
The Centurion® Lounge Network is expanding with lounge openings at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) & Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA), and three recently announced lounges scheduled to open at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
How Lounge Access Works with Platinum
When you carry your American Express Platinum Card, you can visit quality lounges around the world with ease. As long as you’re enrolled in the lounge program, Platinum Card Members can present their card and their boarding pass and enter without a second thought. Some lounges may offer complimentary entry for guests of Card Members, and others may have a guest fee. Additionally, some lounges allow you to make reservations ahead of time.
Making the Most of Your Amex Platinum Lounge Access
Your Platinum Card allows you to use your time at the airport however you want. With access to world-class lounge amenities, you may decide to arrive extra early for your flight to sip on a unique beverage and catch a sporting event on TV. Or maybe you’ll use complimentary Wi-Fi and comfortable seating to prepare for a business engagement.
Some lounges may even have a shower suite to freshen up for wherever your flight takes you, or custom localized menus to check out before you take off. No matter what your flying preferences may be, lounge access makes your itinerary run much smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a Platinum Card, you can get access to any lounge within the American Express Global Lounge Collection. If you’re unsure of your access, you can contact Amex Card Member services to check your entry status.
With the American Express Platinum Card, you do get access to the Delta Sky Club if you’re flying on a Delta flight. In addition, you can enter the Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass Select Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and others in over 1,500 airport lounges worldwide.
Yes, even if you have a Platinum Card, you may need to enroll to access Priority Pass Select Lounges. To check whether you have enrolled, you can ask a Priority Pass Select team member or contact Amex Card Member services.
The Takeaway
The American Express Platinum Card doesn’t just unlock airport lounges. It provides you with access to a global network of experiences that make travel smoother, more comfortable, and more rewarding. For those who value every moment of their traveling time, your access to lounges transforms the airport into a world of excitement and relaxation. Learn more about the American Express Platinum Card and see if you qualify today.
Scott Drueding Hanson is a content writer and copywriter based in Brooklyn. His work focuses primarily on personal finance.
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