With the American Express Global Lounge Collection® you have access to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a place to rest and recharge or a place to work, our growing lounge network welcomes you.
Your advantages
- Access to over 1,400 airport lounges worldwide
- A large selection of drinks and catering
- Sleeping facilities and spa areas
- Numerous international newspapers and magazines
American Express Global Lounge Collection® – programs and partners
Priority Pass™ membership
You are entitled to Priority Pass membership free of charge. This gives you access to over 1,300 exclusive lounges in more than 130 countries worldwide. Regardless of the airline or class you have booked.
Apply for Priority Pass for the Platinum Card
Apply for Priority Pass for CSX Platinum
Apply for Priority Pass for the Gold Card
Lufthansa Lounges
As a Platinum Card member, you can now travel in style with complimentary access to selected Lufthansa Lounges in conjunction with a Lufthansa Group* airline ticket. Regardless of your flight booking class, you benefit from free access to selected Lufthansa Business Lounges and to Lufthansa Senator Lounges for Business Class flights.
Each lounge is a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, offering excellent food, inspirational reading and upmarket amenities.
Access is only valid for selected Lufthansa Lounges in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, France, Italy and the UK.
List of participating airports and required ticket
Europe:
Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
- Business Lounge*
- Senator Lounge (once available)**
Dusseldorf (DUC)
- Business Lounge at concourse A*
- Senator Lounge at concourse A **
Frankfurt (FRA)
- Business Lounges*
- Senator Lounges**
Hamburg (HAM)
- Business Lounge at Terminal 2*
- Senator Lounge at Terminal 2**
Hannover (HAJ)
- Business Lounge*
- Senator Lounge**
London (LHR)
- Business Lounge at Terminal 2*
- Senator Lounge at Terminal 2**
Milan (MXP)
- Lounge Terminal 1*
Munich (MUC)
- Business Lounges*
- Senator Lounges**
Paris(CDG)
- Business Lounge*
Stuttgart (STR )
- Business Lounge*
- Senator Lounge**
International:
Boston (BOS)
- Business Lounge*
Detroit (DTW)
- Business Lounge at North Terminal*
Dubai (DXB)
- Business Lounge at Terminal B*
- Senator Lounge**
New York (JFK)
- Business Lounge at Terminal 1*
- Senator Lounge at Terminal 1**
New York Newark (EWR)
- Business Lounge at Terminal B (Gates 60- 68)*
- Senator Lounge at Terminal B (Gates 60- 68)**
Washington (IAD)
- Business Lounge at Terminal B*
- Senator Lounge at Terminal B**
* American Express Platinum card holder in conjunction with Lufthansa Group economy class ticket
** American Express Platinum card holder in conjunction with Lufthansa Group business class ticket
Centurion® Lounge
We invite you to our exclusive Centurion Lounges. With your Platinum Card you and two guests have unlimited and free access.
Plaza Premium Lounges
Platinum Card Members can enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to Plaza Premium Lounges around the world.**
Delta Sky Club®
Enjoy free access to the Delta Sky Club. Enjoy snacks and drinks, Wi-Fi access, international TV channels, personal flight assistance and much more at the club.
Find a lounge
Find the right lounge for your next trip and more information about the exact access rules as well as regulations for accompanying guests.
American Express Platinum Cardholders in Switzerland have access to selected Lufthansa Lounges, the Priority PassTM, Centurion® Lounges,Plaza Premium Lounges and Delta Sky Club® within the American Express Global Lounge Collection®.
Please note: Only the selected Lufthansa Lounges mentioned above are accessible to Swiss Platinum Cardholders. All other Lufthansa Lounges are not accessible. Escape Lounges and Airspace Lounges are not accessible to Swiss Platinum Cardholders.
Summary of available airport lounges
Find out with which American Express card products you have access to the global airport lounges. For more information please contact your Travel Service.
American Express Platinum Card
- Priority Pass™ membership***Free access for principal and additional cardholders, accompanying guests: USD 35
- Centurion® LoungeFree access with a valid boarding pass and the Platinum Card
- Plaza Premium LoungesFree access with a valid boarding pass and the Platinum Card
- Delta Sky Club®Free access with a valid Delta Air Lines boarding pass and the Platinum Card
- Lufthansa LoungesFree access to select Lufthansa Business Lounges, regardless of ticket class and Lufthansa Senator Lounges when flying Business Class.
American Express Gold Card
- Priority Pass™ membership***The principal cardholder receives free admission to the Priority Pass lounges twice a year; every additional entry costs USD 35. Membership is not included for additional cardholders.
* Lufthansa (LH), Swiss International Airlines (LX), Austrian Airlines (OS)
** This benefit is available to Platinum Card Members. Card Members receive complimentary access to any global location of Plaza Premium Lounges. Card Member must present his or her valid Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel on any carrier and government-issued I.D. In some cases, Card Member must be 21 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian. This benefit includes Platinum Card members only and no complimentary guests are included. Card Member must adhere to all house rules of participating lounges. Card Members 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. One example are guest visits when travelling with companions. Plaza Premium Lounge locations are subject to change.
*** Admission to Priority Pass™ lounges requires a valid Priority Pass™ membership card. Guests accompanying a Priority Pass™ member pay an admission fee of USD 35 per person. The General Terms and Conditions of Priority Pass Ltd. and the participating lounges apply. The services are provided by Priority Pass Ltd. The contractual terms and conditions are sent to you with the membership card. You can find more information at prioritypass.com. The issuer does not assume any responsibility for these offers and services provided by third parties and disclaims any liability.
Documents and links
- Priority Pass registration for the Platinum Card
- Priority Pass registration for CSX Platinum
- Priority Pass registration for the Gold Card
