AMEX Platinum

[PenguinGal]

I got to try a few of the lounges out during my work trip this past week. It was wonderful. The only drawback is that PenguinGuy was charged the $450 fee. I called about it, they wanted me to send them a copy of his orders. So I sent the electronic copy and now they are telling me it will be at least 30 days before they make a decision as to whether or not to refund the fee. So strange compared to what ya'll have said. And yes, I did speak with multiple people at multiple times. Sigh, still worth it.

 

[HooverPilot]

No, it's not a quick process. Everyone I know who has applied has had the 30+ days for verification.

 

[PenguinGal]

No, it's not a quick process. Everyone I know who has applied has had the 30+ days for verification.

The 30 days wasn't the surprising part. The surprising part was that they wanted a copy of his orders. Previous posts seemed to indicate that they did something with SSN or such. Like I said, still worth it.

 

[HooverPilot]

Gotcha. They didn't ask me for orders. That seems to be a hit or miss requirement depending on who answers the phone when you call AMEX.

 

[villanelle]

So is there a separate card for airport lounge access, or is the AMEX what you show to get access? Oscar Meyer's post confused me a bit.

 

[PenguinGal]

So is there a separate card for airport lounge access, or is the AMEX what you show to get access? Oscar Meyer's post confused me a bit.

I was able to get access to the Delta lounges by just showing my AMEX, ID, and same day plane ticket for Delta.

 

[gotta_fly]

I found the process to be very fast. Less than two weeks after I faxed in my orders I received a refund credit of all the fees I've paid since entering active duty and an SCRA statement explaining the benefits.

 

[danpass]

So is there a separate card for airport lounge access, or is the AMEX what you show to get access? Oscar Meyer's post confused me a bit.

I've only used it domestically using the Amex. I believe the Priority Pass is for intl lounges (the PP comes with the Plat membership)

 

[webmaster]

Currently enjoying the Admirals Club here at DFW thanks to my Amex Platinum. Not too shabby.


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[OscarMyers]

Currently enjoying the Admirals Club here at DFW thanks to my Amex Platinum. Not too shabby.


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Maybe we can turn this thread into pictures of airport lounges the AMEX card has hooked up. Make sure its worth the inter concourse travel at those monster airports.

 

[PenguinGal]

The Delta Sky Lounge at SLC is pretty nice. I spent several hours relaxing there yesterday thanks to the AMEX Platinum. Good drinks....

 

[PropAddict]

I am not ashamed to admit I got the Amex Platinum solely for the airport lounge access. . .

 

[rreagan3]

Currently enjoying the Admirals Club here at DFW thanks to my Amex Platinum. Not too shabby.


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Webmaster, did you get the Platinum for the Admiral's Club access or to match your hair? Made any career transitions lately?

Does anyone know if this deal has a name? I've called a couple of times and everybody I've talked to asserts it can't be done. Going back for Round 3 on Monday, hopefully the weekday squad knows what's up.

 

[zab1001]

Which "deal?" SCRA fee waive? Priority Pass?

 

[rreagan3]

Which "deal?" SCRA fee waive? Priority Pass?

It just clicked. If it's SCRA, I'm not surprised they try to keep it on the DL. Thanks.