Platinum Benefit

Lounge Access

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Lounge Access benefit.

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Want a space to relax (or work in comfort) on your flight layover? Several cards offer free airport lounge access. This perk can make a world of difference while you travel. Free food and drinks (yes, alcohol) are common in airport lounges. Airport lounge access (+) are our recommended cards unlimited visits and a healthy selection of airline lounges (-) is limited to two passes per year to specific lounges or has other significant restrictions

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Our Top Selections for Lounge Access (+)

Unlimited Visits with Good Selection

		Value
	Amex Business Platinum Get unlimited access to the Centurion® Lounge, Delta Sky Club & Priority Pass Select lounges.	70
	Amex Platinum Get unlimited access to the Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club and Priority Pass Select lounges	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Get unlimited Delta Lounge access, including 2 one-time guest passes annually. Also receive Amex Centurion® access if you book your flight with Delta using your reserve card.	70
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Get unlimited Delta Lounge access (even when not flying Delta), including 2 guest passes annually. Also get Amex Centurion access if you book your flight with Delta using your reserve card.	70
	United Club Business Get unlimited access to United Club lounges and Star Alliance when flying United.	70

Other Cards with Solid Value for Lounge Access (=)

		Value
	Alaska Airlines Get 100% off Alaska Lounge day passes	50
	Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Unlimited access to airport lounges and experiences worldwide with your complimentary Priority Pass	50
	Capital One Venture X Get unlimited Priority Pass lounge visits, with up to 2 guests free of charge.	50
	Chase Sapphire Reserve Get unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges for primary and authorized card user. You can bring 2 guests per visit.	50
	Citi American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Get unlimited access to Admirals Club for you and your immediate family traveling with you, or up to 2 guests.	50
	Hilton Honors Aspire Get unlimited Priority Pass lounge visits, with up to 2 guests free of charge.	50
	JetBlue Premier Access more than 1,500 lounges.	50
	Lufthansa Miles and More Two complimentary Lufthansa Business Lounge Vouchers after each account anniversary	50
	Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Get access to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying.	50
	US Bank Altitude Connect 4 free visits to over 1,500 airport VIP lounges and experiences worldwide.	50
	US Bank Business Altitude Connect 4 free visits to over 1,500 airport VIP lounges and experiences worldwide.	50

Cards Offering Some Value for Lounge Access with Limitations (-)

Limited to Two Passes a Year to Specific Lounges

		Value
	Alaska Airlines Business Get 100% off Alaska Lounge day passes.	35
	Amex Green $100 for lounge access with LoungeBuddy	35
	United Business Get 2 one-time passes annually to the United Club.	35
	United Club Infinite Get unlimited access to United Club lounges and Star Alliance when flying United.	35
	United Explorer Get 2 free one-time passes annually to the United Club lounge. After which, the fee is $59 per visit.	35