Centurion Lounge

American Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better …

American Express has spent the past few years steadily tightening the rules for Centurion Lounge access, all in an effort to deal with one persistent problem: overcrowding. Some of those …

Before we start, a quick note on what this post is (and isn’t). This isn’t a full review of the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta. I’m not doing a room-by-room walkthrough, …

That moment when you’ve got an hour till boarding…and then you see this line. The Problem With Lounge Wait Times Lounge access has exploded—premium credit cards, elite perks, day passes, …

On our way to Aruba, we had a 2½-hour connection in Miami. We don’t often fly through MIA, but on short notice, this was the best routing we could find. …

Remember when that Centurion Lounge failed its food inspection a couple of months ago? (don’t worry, it passed after a re-inspection.) Looks like they’re in good company – the restaurant …

Flying JetBlue from NYC to Orlando? You might assume you’re out of luck when it comes to airport lounges. After all, JetBlue doesn’t operate its own lounges, and many of …

When you think of American Express, what kind of business comes to mind? For most people, AMEX is a financial services company that issues credit cards. If you’re a business …

The American Express (AMEX) Platinum Card was once considered exclusive to frequent travelers and jet-setters, but it has now become a mainstream lifestyle card that offers a wide range of …

I recently shared our story of going to the AMEX Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). I had neglected to put my AMEX Platinum Card in my wallet …