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American Express
Amex Centurion Lounge
Amex Platinum's marquee perk. Best-in-class US airport lounges with sit-down dining and full bars.
Locations
JFKLGAMIADFWLASLAXSFOPHLHOUATLDENPHXSEAHKGLHR (Centurion Studio)
How to get access
- Amex Platinum cardholders (+2 guests in some locations)
- Amex Business Platinum cardholders
- Centurion (Black) cardholders + unlimited guests
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve in some locations
What's inside
- Free food + bar comparable to a sit-down restaurant
- Family-friendly with kids' rooms in some locations (LGA, DEN)
- Spa treatments at LAX, HKG, PHX (book in advance)
- Strong network coverage in US gateway hubs
Skip this lounge if: You're at peak hours (Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings) at smaller locations like LAS or MIA, wait lists can be 1-2 hours.
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