American Express Gold Airport Lounge Access: What's Included

Quick Answer

  • Airport Lounge Access: Not included
  • Travel Credit: $120 Dining Credit ($10/month at select restaurants including Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar, and select Shake Shack locations), $100 Resy Credit ($50 per half-year at Resy restaurants), $84 Dunkin' Credit ($7/month at Dunkin')
  • TSA PreCheck/Global Entry: No

The American Express Gold does not include complimentary airport lounge access. However, you may still have valuable travel benefits like annual travel credits, TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit that can offset lounge membership costs. Explore your alternatives below.

How It Compares

FeatureThis CardTypical Coverage
Airport Lounge Access Not included
Travel Credit $120 Dining Credit ($10/month at select restaurants including Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar, and select Shake Shack locations), $100 Resy Credit ($50 per half-year at Resy restaurants), $84 Dunkin' Credit ($7/month at Dunkin')
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry No
Alternative Options Priority Pass membership ($99-469/year) or LoungeBuddy/LoungeBird day passes ($25-60)

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