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
	American Express Platinum Business Get unlimited access to the Centurion® Lounge, Delta Sky Club & Priority Pass Select lounges.	70
	American Express Platinum Personal Get unlimited access to the Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club and Priority Pass Select lounges	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
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal 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
	United Club Card Business Get unlimited access to United Club lounges and Star Alliance when flying United.	70

Other Cards with Solid Value for Lounge Access (=)

		Value
	AAdvantage Executive World Elite Get unlimited access to Admirals Club for you and your immediate family traveling with you, or up to 2 guests.	50
	Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Get 100% off Alaska Lounge day passes	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
	Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal Get unlimited Delta Lounge access, including 2 one-time guest passes annually.	50
	Hilton Honors Aspire Amex Get unlimited Priority Pass lounge visits, with up to 2 guests free of charge.	50
	Hilton Honors Surpass Amex Get 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits each year.	50
	Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Get access to over 1,200 lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying.	50
	US Bank Altitude Reserve Get 12-month Priority Pass™ Select membership to more than 1,200 VIP lounges worldwide.	50

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

Limited to Two Passes a Year to Specific Lounges

		Value
	Alaska Airlines Visa Business Get 50% off Alaska Lounge day passes.	35
	American Express Green Personal $100 for lounge access with LoungeBuddy	35
	Lufthansa Miles Mastercard	35
	United Business Card Get 2 one-time passes annually to the United Club.	35
	United Club Infinite Card Get unlimited access to United Club lounges and Star Alliance when flying United.	35
	United Explorer Card Get 2 free one-time passes annually to the United Club lounge. After which, the fee is $59 per visit.	35