Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges with Amex
4 Min Read | Published: December 18, 2025
Experience the luxury of Plaza Premium Lounges. Learn how American Express Platinum Card® Members can access premium airport lounges around the globe.
At-A-Glance
- Plaza Premium Lounges are available in 80+ airports worldwide. They give travelers a comfortable place to recharge with premium amenities, regardless of which airline you’re flying.
- Amenities include spacious seating, quality dining, and hot shower suites. These extras can make your journey feel more relaxed and refreshed before you board.
- The American Express Platinum Card® includes complimentary access. Card Members can enter Plaza Premium Lounges at no extra cost, adding another layer of value to their travel experience.
Airports can be hectic, and sometimes you just need a calm place to sit, get some work done, or take a break before your flight. That’s where Plaza Premium Lounges come in. With locations around the world, they offer comfy seating, good food, and helpful extras like showers to make travel less stressful.
If you have the American Express Platinum Card®, you can walk into Plaza Premium Lounges at no extra cost – plus you’ll have access to several other top airport lounges. Let’s explore the ins and outs of the Plaza Premium Lounge network, including how you can access them.
What Are Plaza Premium Lounges?
The Plaza Premium Group runs a global network of independent airport lounges in more than 80 locations, giving travelers a comfortable place to relax while flying. Unlike airline-specific lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges aren’t tied to one booking class or airline, providing you with additional flexibility and top-of-the-line amenities to access no matter how you’re getting to your destination.
Some additional benefits to the Plaza Premium Lounges may include:
Comfortable seating
Relax in spacious lounge seats while you wait for your plane to arrive.
Delicious buffet spread
Enjoy premium dining options with a range of non-alcoholic drinks to choose from.
Hot shower suites
There’s nothing like a shower after a busy day of traveling.
How Plaza Premium Lounge Access Works
Plaza Premium Lounges offer travelers several different ways to get in. You can pay per visit, sign up for a lounge membership, or use certain credit cards that include access. With the American Express Platinum Card, entry is complimentary, and Card Members can also bring two guests at no extra cost, so friends and family can join. For added convenience, some lounge locations even let you reserve a spot ahead of time through the Plaza Premium app.
Does My American Express Card Get Me in?
For American Express Platinum Card Members, Plaza Premium Lounges are available to you globally, as part of the over 1,550 other lounges worldwide. Other airport lounges you can access with your Platinum Card include the Centurion® Lounges, the Delta Sky Club®, and Priority PassTM Select. Sit back and enjoy world-class comfort and relaxation across countless global hubs. Enrollment required in Priority Pass Select.
In addition to access to premium lounges around the globe, the American Express Platinum Card offers other significant travel perks, like:
- 5X Points on Flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year
- 5X Points on Prepaid Hotels booked on American Express Travel®
- $600 hotel credit via up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on select prepaid bookings through American Express Travel®
- Complimentary Leaders Club Sterling Status from The Leading Hotels of The World® (enrollment required, subject to availability)
- $200 Airline Fee Credit on one selected qualifying airline via up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for baggage fees and other incidentals charged by the airline to your Platinum Card*
*American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details. - $200 Uber Cash when you add your Platinum Card to your Uber via $15 in Uber Cash each month, plus a bonus $20 in December, to use on rides and orders in the U.S.
- Up to $120 Uber One Credit via statement credits each calendar year after you purchase an auto-renewing Uber One membership with your Card. Terms apply.
- Up to $209 CLEAR®+ Credit via statement credits per calendar year after you sign up and pay for a CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your eligible American Express Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Express Platinum Card Members and up to two of their guests get complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Lounges. Travelers may also pay for access when they need it or sign up for a membership plan.
If you’re an American Express Platinum Card Member, you get access to the Plaza Premium lounges at no additional cost. If you’re not a Platinum Card Member, you can pay for a Bundled Premium Lounge Pass that allows you two lounge visits for $80.1
Typically, you can remain in a Plaza Premium Lounge for a few hours, and depending on capacity, you may be able to extend your stay.2 That said, lounge hours vary by location so you may want to check out the policies of your specific Plaza Premium Lounge.3
The Takeaway
Skip the crowded gate and head straight for the Plaza Premium Lounge. With the Platinum Card, members get complimentary access to these exclusive spaces, helping travel stay efficient and relaxing. Choosing Platinum means choosing smoother, more enjoyable journeys every time you travel. Learn more about the Platinum Card today.
1 “The Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges,” NerdWallet
2 “Lounge Usage,” Plaza Premium Lounge
3 “General FAQs,” Plaza Premium Lounge
Scott Drueding Hanson is a Brooklyn-based content writer and copywriter. His work focuses on personal finance.
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