This one time was within the last year despite being a platinum card holder for over 15 years. Centurion Haus is located at #01-06 Raffles Arcade. Sadly they were built to small. Srsly? Or at least make two areas , one for the actual Centurion holders and one for the rest. Gone were the days when lounges meant something for those who paid for the privilege by flying in premium cabins. Sure. And that's even worse in terms of lounges. If it wasn't for the food, I'd have thought I was in an AmEx lounge. Daily: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Higher end lounges like Polaris and flagship while not as bad are also seeing more and more people in my view and it will only get worse as more and more people return to travel and airlines try to squeeze every dollar out by offering affordable upgrade options that grant such access. The lounge doesnt seem exclusive at all and is definitely not high end, at least the one at DFW. It was just a counter low enough for wheelchair access. Honest question that is not applicable any other context but this: Why should all cardholders suffer when some can prosper and other can suffer. Can you imagine the extortion, corruption, bribery and bureaucracy, just to start that AMEX would have to deal with before even braking ground? Get a grip. At least Platinum card members have access to 9 lounges at ATL. Amex does not provide the card fee free for military folks., Most major cards waive the card fees for active service members.. Only at SFO is where I find the Centurion lounge is crowded, but then again it is a very small lounge. Staff comes around for drink refills. Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card card members can bring up to two guests each into the lounge with a $50 per guest fee required upfront. This is insane. Airport Lounges & Clubs. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Had really nice experiences in both recently. To reach the Star Alliance Lounge, head to Level 6, and look for the lounge's door near the central atrium. Well, the doughnut you ate this morning is the result of the girl working at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru window okay. Location: Terminal 5, near gate M12 People queuing politely are classless vultures? Gary over at the View from the Wing just posted about the new and exclusive "Centurion" at 1 Vanderbilt. And theres plenty of seating areas outside the lounge too. I read another comment on the type of travelers lounges now attract, and in fact many have commented on it: its not your typical business class traveler. I agree about the guest access. Thanks for reading. Terminal 5 - Gate M13 . NO dirty people who didnt SiGn On ThE LiNe can be there. Such ridiculousness. If theyd at least make beer and wine available as self-serve, they could avoid a lot of this. A lot of false assumptions there! Your health and safety continue to be our top priority. I have noticed long lines at SeaTac Intl. Same goes for bathrooms. I was recently in the Centurion Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Your health and safety continue to be our top priority. Location. So how should you choose which is best for you? Because if not then removing the guest doesnt do anything because they would sit at the same table. Once again someone who visits 9 times per year contributes 3x as much as someone who is visits 3 times per year. With that being said, the food I did have was good just not to the standards of a centurion lounge. American Express is the operator with . Crowded yes, but manageable. People also searched for these in Chicago: See more the centurion lounge in Chicago. While tipping at the Centurion lounge is optional, its always polite to do so, especially if you receive bar service. What is the application of a cascade control system. Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen -, One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure, Next stop ARN! This article is exactly what we have been thinking. There are no independent lounges in Austin, and the largest carrier at the airport Southwest has no lounges. The solution is that they need to have larger lounges. The greatest surprise is that someone would even post such comments today and think it wise. Card Members can enjoy an exclusively curated menu (including a Complimentary Premium Bar Snack and a selection of Complimentary Cocktails, Spirits, and Wines) and access to The Centurion Lounge Digital Library. ORD has decent airline lounges thanks to being a major hub for both AA and UA, but those are not available to many passengers. Sure. Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. While tipping at the Centurion lounge is optional, its always polite to do so, especially if you receive bar service. I am so excited tha, I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxair. To argue that this should cover premium products and benefits is asinine. It was the world's busiest airport until ATL took the crown in 1998. Only way to reduce crowd, is to hand out less cards, which Amex will never do. Comments made in response to posts are not provided or commissioned nor have they been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any bank. Access for local-issued Centurion cards only. The Amex Centurion Lounge Atlanta will be located in Concourse E. All terminals in Atlanta are connected airside, so this lounge can be used by all passengers. How about arriving LAX at around 9pm to connect to a flight to ORD only to find it closed at 430pm? I bet youd lobby for filtering club access by annual pay. This needs to stop. Airlines have multiple lounges at busy airports so Amex should have more lounges too. Wrote a letter to the Chairman of Amex and a mindless assistant got back to me. Screw the general public, They suck, fly charter. Nice 15 minute free massage. The only exception to this are International lounges (mostly outside the U.S.). Dont have access? Hot Tip:Check out the full list of U.S. Delta Sky Clubs, including locations, opening hours, and amenities. Honestly Im sure its partly due to the fact that theyre trying to find space. Agree. Location. When they asked us to move I said sure, if you can find me another place to sit. Perhaps making guest entry possible for an additional fee ( as priority pass has done ) might balance things a little better (or at least subsidize the building of more or larger lounges in the future.). They eventually did get me a table. Its much more relaxing to sit at a quiet gate with take-away food from a decent restaurant than stand in line to have a mushy half-sized turkey sandwich, a bag of lays, and cheap gin and tonic in a lounge. Take another look at Matts review/puff piece, or those of all the other travel bloggers, who raved over the new United Newark lounge, before actual people. Try going into a United or Delta lounge. Bingo even pre-pandemic Ill find the best sit down restaurant post-security and have a nice meal and not worry about eating on a flight. They need to cut back on Authorized Users. You can only enter a Centurion Lounge within 3 hours of departure, so for your originating flight, you can only stay for approximately 3 hours. Had pretty good experiences with Alaska lounges this year. The horror! (If youre looking to access lounges around the world, see our article on the best credit cards for getting into airport lounges.). Thats why weve implemented The Centurion Lounge Commitment, which features additional health and safety procedures so. Though not so bad I did not eventually find a seat and get some good food and drink. Ive shared American Express letter of inquiry to Denver Airport, expressing Denver as a priority and indicating that there were specific locations in Uniteds terminal they were interested in. If your income is $1 Mil a year, stop chasing the envy of the middle class by flying business or first class and get your own jet or charter one. Passengers traveling on a SAS charter flight are not eligible for lounge access. I can buy lounge cards on Ebay for $15 to $30. * Location: American Express Centurion Lounge - 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119. At JFK, the Centurion lounge is way less crowded than the Delta Sky lounges. As such, most people in CLs arent traveling for business, so their objective is to eat and drink as much as possible. Business services with printers and copiers, Full-service bar including beer, wine, spirits, and barista coffee, Self-serve buffet with hot and cold options. God Bless! Editorial Note: The opinions, analyses, and evaluations here are mine and not provided by any bank including (but not limited to) American Express, Chase, Citibank, US Bank, Barclays or any other company. This is a failure of imagination on Amexs part. Of course, the second someone needs it, you move no questions asked. Plus, many nearby hotels offer accomodations for . This bonus value is an estimated valuation. But then whats the difference between the lounge and the rest of the airport? I hope UA adds a pier 2 EWR lounge as welleach pier needs one. How about impose time limits. Oh yeah, pandemic reduced travel. Terminal 2, mezzanine (pre-security): Daily:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Terminal 3, Concourse G mezzanine level: Daily:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No dice. Then I noticed my friend Ed Pizzarello, who writes the Pizza In Motion blog, posted the following video outside the American Express Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas (LAS): This is just the line to get into the lounge! Hot Tip: If you're flying from ORD, check out our ultimate terminal guide to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If I go to free agent, then lounge access will be gone for me, I was looking at AMEX, but articles like this show me the price does not meet the benefit. Chris Hassan. Centurion Haus exterior. We need some more information. Star Alliance Lounge LAX. Wait. Fair question. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Bro, while I agree with you about the class of people at airports, your travel procedures seem unpleasant. Sadly, not much word of this lately Will we hear about a Centurion Lounge at ORD again? In my opinion where Amex has really shot itself in the foot is through making Platinum equivalent to an Entertainment coupon book. Press J to jump to the feed. Amex should increase the number of lounges and upgrade the existing ones to accommodate more customers. But the lines out the doors or the inability to find seatsthats just a bit much. Would they seat strangers together at the same table? (Enrollment required for select benefits.) Seriously, Oh boo-hoo theres a line, A LINE for hors duvres! Have to disagree that many cardholders can easily put $75k on the card. Required fields are marked *. Guess what..theyre all trying to scam a higher disability rating from the VA to get more money and free stuff. Obviously if I am given TSA access to the terminal area, have an unassigned board pass for a specific day and flight my intention is I am flying that day . Really great low carb options like roast beef. During covid, they didnt even serve food. But not meeeeeee!. Escape With Us. Do you think Centurion card holders spend their time in an Amex lounge? Perks of atl being fully connected (unlike Ohare or Miami, for example). They will pawn everything for an AMEX card and a showy car yet live in a studio apartment. That bartender has no control over AMEX overselling the club. People are insane. For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card from American Express, click here. With that being said, the food I did have was good just not to the standards of a centurion lounge. for sale: 8 beds, 4 baths 1224 w 50th st, chicago, il 60609 $104,901 mls# 11628975 fantastic opportunity on 3 units 3bdrms 1bth on each unit with a coach house 4bdrms 1.5bth investor alert . They should change the name to platinum lounge. "to compete with international lounges or centurion lounges, Polaris Lounges are a great step in the right direction." more. I have never used the Amex lounge but I have used the Admirals Club and Flagship Lounges (no guests, just me) and I have been lucky. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Amd in many cases, like in Denver, a bar reserved for us. My husband is the primary and myself and our son have plat. Rich White people problems. Its often not worth making your way there, only to be told theres a wait. I wouldnt mind if all guests had to be paid for, though. We will be happy to admit you within 3 hours of the departure time stated on your same-day, confirmed boarding pass; or if your outbound flight departs after the lounge closes for the day, we will admit you as early as 3 hours prior to the lounge closing, subject to available capacity. Nice to see others here think youre just another yuppie complaining doucher. Swissport Lounge Air India, Alitalia, Royal Jordanian, Etihad Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Priority Pass customers. I fully support this. United Club. Did this guy seriously start the article by complaining about being told to take his perfectly capable self and move it out of a disagree reserved for people with handicaps? Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity. And yes, I have a (european-issued) Platinum that comes with significantly fewer perks for the same fee, I have never brought a guest to a lounge before (other than my girlfriend who has the partner card) and I have been to crowded lounges (mostly PP as there isnt even a single Centurion lounge in my country). Hope it helps with the overcrowded Delta lounges. Entry may be denied if the appropriate identification and credentials are not presented, and cards may be confiscated if used by anyone but the member. Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members will not be admitted more than 3 hours before the departure time on their same-day, confirmed boarding pass. They are the minority- not fully able people like us. The colonial #architecture of #mumbai is stunning. A couple bloggers have now gone back, but even they seem to have missed Friday afternoon in Newark. There is nothing exclusive about a product that seemingly most travelers have access to. They need to take a cue from airlines (oh the irony) and unbundle the product accordingly. It really depends on the traffic I will also say that the Centurion at SFO had hands down the most courteous employees of any of the ones Ive visited so far. . Which branch did you serve in? The barman barker is the one here with class. Access & Guests: Centurion Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel and a government-issued I.D. This whole article screams sense of false entitlement and still thinking you are better than even the members of your own club. . The policy above will remain in place through Jan. 31, 2023. We need 200k income and pay 1400 usd. 1-954-503-8868 (Collect call from outside the U.S.) The Centurion Lounge Miami. Yeah I tend to agree. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The following amenities are temporarily unavailable: Spa, Zen Room, Kids Club, Beauty Salon. Day pass visitors may bring up to 3 children (under 18) into the lounge, provided they hold a valid same-day boarding card, Admirals Club members have unlimited access to any Admirals Club, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests, Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or any, First and business passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight, Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American, Eligible AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum member, Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airlineor marketed by JetBlue and operated by American, Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests, Flight must be operated by American Airlines, First or business passengers on qualifying internationalor domestic flights, Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American, Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline, Passengers must be flying on a scheduled flight with British Airways or Cathay Pacific, Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, Passengers must be flying on a scheduled flight with British Airways or a Oneworldpartner airline, The passenger and guest must be flying on a scheduled flight with British Airways or a Oneworldpartner airline, First class or business class passengers (Club World or Club Europe), British Airways Executive Club Silver or Gold Members, Executive members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests, Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel, Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight, These elites can access the lounge when flying internationally in Delta Premium Select, Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel, Virgin Australia/Velocity VIP Platinum or Gold card members, Cardmembers or business class passengers may access a Delta Sky Club, Membership card must be displayed at lounge along with same-day international boarding pass for a Delta- or Virgin Australia-operated flight, Passengers traveling on a SAS Go fare may purchase entry into the lounge on departure with a same-day boarding card, Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card on departure, Valid when flying on a SAS-operated flight, Valid when flying on a SAS- or a Star Alliance-operated flight, Access is permitted daily from July 6 to August 9, and on Saturdays from January 12 to July 4 when flying on a scheduled SAS flight, The passenger and guest must be flying on a SAS- or Star Alliance-operated flight, Premium passengers flying with Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, or Finnair may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card on departure, Valid when flying in a premium cabin with one of these partner airlines, Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours, General member, PremierSilver, and Premier Gold, Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance or contracted partner flight, Passengers have single access to any United Club with a same-day boarding card, Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only), Valid for travel on a United Airlines flight, Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in, Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline, Business class on a Star Alliance airline, Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight, United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold status, Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight, Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP), Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport, Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, departing for a flight or connecting, Valid for international flights on a United-operated flight, Valid for international flights on a Star Alliance-operated flight, Star Alliance international business class, Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight, American Airlines Admirals Club (near gate G8), American Airlines Admirals Club (near gate L1), American Airlines Admirals Club (near gate H6/K6). 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