American Express Business Platinum Airport Lounge Access: Centurion Lounge (2026)
Manually audited from official issuer benefit guides · Last verified Aug 2026 · Source: American Express Global Lounge Collection terms
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- Lounge Network: Centurion Lounge, Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (10 visits per year when flying Delta; unlimited after $75,000 annual spend), Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium
- Guest Policy: Centurion Lounge: $50 per guest, $30 for children aged 2-17 with proof of age, children under 2 free, charged per lounge location. Two complimentary guests per visit unlock after $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year (Additional, Employee and Expense Card spend counts), lasting the rest of that year, the following year, and through January 31 of the year after. From July 8, 2026 all guests must be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember, and layover access is limited to 5 hours before the connecting flight. Delta Sky Club: no complimentary guests; $50 per guest or $25 Grab and Go. Priority Pass Select: up to 2 guests, varies by lounge.
- Enrollment: Activation required
Flying soon? Your American Express Business Platinum includes Centurion Lounge, Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (10 visits per year when flying Delta; unlimited after $75,000 annual spend), Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium membership. Learn which lounges you can access, guest policies, enrollment requirements, and how to maximize this premium travel benefit.
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How It Compares
| Feature | This Card |
|---|---|
| Lounge Network | Centurion Lounge, Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (10 visits per year when flying Delta; unlimited after $75,000 annual spend), Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium |
| Guest Policy | Centurion Lounge: $50 per guest, $30 for children aged 2-17 with proof of age, children under 2 free, charged per lounge location. Two complimentary guests per visit unlock after $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year (Additional, Employee and Expense Card spend counts), lasting the rest of that year, the following year, and through January 31 of the year after. From July 8, 2026 all guests must be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember, and layover access is limited to 5 hours before the connecting flight. Delta Sky Club: no complimentary guests; $50 per guest or $25 Grab and Go. Priority Pass Select: up to 2 guests, varies by lounge. |
| Enrollment | Activation required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate American Express Business Platinum lounge access?
American Express Business Platinum requires enrollment before your first lounge visit. Register through your card issuer's portal or the lounge network's website. Once enrolled, your card or digital pass grants access.
Can I bring guests to lounges with American Express Business Platinum?
American Express Business Platinum guest policy: Centurion Lounge: $50 per guest, $30 for children aged 2-17 with proof of age, children under 2 free, charged per lounge location.
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Two complimentary guests per visit unlock after $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year (Additional, Employee and Expense Card spend counts), lasting the rest of that year, the following year, and through January 31 of the year after. From July 8, 2026 all guests must be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember, and layover access is limited to 5 hours before the connecting flight. Delta Sky Club: no complimentary guests; $50 per guest or $25 Grab and Go. Priority Pass Select: up to 2 guests, varies by lounge.. Guest fees typically range from $25-$50 per person when not included. Children under 2 are usually free.
Which lounges can I access with American Express Business Platinum?
American Express Business Platinum provides access to: Centurion Lounge, Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass Select (enrollment required), Delta Sky Club (10 visits per year when flying Delta; unlimited after $75,000 annual spend), Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium.
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Check each network's app or website for specific lounge locations and hours.
Centurion Lounge Guest Access Threshold: what's excluded?
American Express U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum cardmembers pay $50 per guest ($30 for children aged 2-17) at Centurion Lounges unless they have spent $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, which unlocks two complimentary guests per visit.
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Since July 8, 2026 all guests must be travelling on the same flight as the cardmember, and lounge access during a layover is limited to five hours before the connecting flight.
Chase Sapphire Lounges Leave Priority Pass: what should you watch for?
From August 15, 2026, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations no longer participate in the Priority Pass or LoungeKey networks.
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If your Priority Pass membership comes from a non-Chase card such as Amex Platinum or Capital One Venture X, you can no longer enter a Chase Sapphire Lounge, and the previous once-a-year complimentary visit and discounted $75 entry are both gone. Cardholders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve and Ritz-Carlton cards are unaffected and keep unlimited complimentary access.
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