Amex Platinum Card LOUNGE ACCESS! (Full Beginner’s Guide)

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Got the Amex Platinum Card? You’ve got A TON of airport lounge access! Learn about how to get into the Centurion Lounge, Priority Pass lounges, Escape Lounges, and MUCH MORE with your card! Click “Show More” to see Ad Disclosure.
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00:00 - INTRO
00:52 - AMEX CENTURION LOUNGES
- To get in, show your Amex Platinum Card or Eligibility Code; boarding pass for a confirmed, same-day reservation on any airline in any class; and a government-issued photo ID.
- This is a departure-only lounge. You can use it up to 3 hours prior to takeoff.
- For the Centurion Lounge guest policy, you can bring in 2 guests free after spending $75K per year on your Amex Platinum Card. Otherwise, children under 2 years are free with proof of age, children between 2-17 are $30 each, and adults 18+ are $50 each.
- Amex Centurion Lounge locations: www.thecenturionlounge.com
4:44 - ESCAPE LOUNGES - THE CENTURION STUDIO PARTNER
- To get in, show your Amex Platinum Card or Eligibility Code; boarding pass for a confirmed, same-day reservation on any airline in any class; and a government-issued photo ID.
- This is a departure and arrival lounge and and there’s no limit to how long you can stay (until lounge closing)
- For the Escape Lounge guest policy, you can bring in 2 free guests. Children under 2 years are free, additional guests pay the guest pass rate.
- Escape Lounge locations (US): escapelounges.com/us/locations/
- Escape Lounge locations (UK): escapelounges.com/uk/locations/
8:43 - DELTA SKY CLUBS
- To get in, show your Amex Platinum Card; boarding pass for a confirmed, same-day reservation on a Delta-operated (Delta or Delta Connection) or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet in any class; and a government-issued photo ID.
- This is a departure and arrival lounge and you can use it up to 3 hours prior to your flight.
- For the Delta Sky Club guest policy, you can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family (spouse / domestic partner & children under 21 years of age) at the Day Pass Rate ($50 per person per visit as of May 2023)
- Delta Sky Club locations: www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky...
10:21 - AIRSPACE / ASPIRE LOUNGES
- See video for details, I ran out of room in the description!
11:56 - PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGES
- To get in, show your Amex Platinum Card; boarding pass for a confirmed, same-day reservation on any airline in any class; and a government-issued photo ID.
- Entry requirements may vary, but many are departure and arrival lounges. Time allocations may vary, but likely up to 3 hours.
- For the Amex Plaza Premium Lounge guest policy, you can bring in 2 free guests. Children under 2 years are free. Additional guests pay the guest pass rate (children aged 2-11 get a discounted rate, currently 30% off as of May 2023)
- Restrictions: Amex Priority Pass memberships EXCLUDE restaurant, spa, and retail locations.
- Plaza Premium Lounge locations: www.plazapremiumlounge.com/en-uk
13:51 - PRIORITY PASS SELECT LOUNGES (AMEX)
- To get in, show your Priority Pass membership card (physical or digital); boarding pass for a confirmed, same-day reservation on any airline in any class; and a government-issued photo ID.
- Entry requirements may vary, but many are departure and arrival lounges. Time allocations may vary, but many allow up to 3 hours.
- For the Amex Priority Pass guest policy, you can bring in 2 free guests. The policy for children may vary, but many lounges allow children under 2 years for free. Additional guests pay the guest pass rate.
- Restrictions: Amex Priority Pass memberships EXCLUDE restaurant, spa, and retail locations.
- Priority Pass Lounge locations: www.prioritypass.com
17:03 - LUFTHANSA LOUNGES
- See video for details, I ran out of room in the description!
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@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

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@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Who learned about the “Eligibility Code” for the 1st time? 😁

@clausellray Жыл бұрын

Me did not know

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@clausellray - Now you're in the know!

@djbrucewayne7777 Жыл бұрын

I did👍

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@djbrucewayne7777 🏆

@Johnabb92 Жыл бұрын

Different than the priority pass card? Yes😅

@TheBaldiez Жыл бұрын

Great presentation. I’m constantly learning a lot from your videos. I’m grateful for creators like you.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@Brittany77760 Жыл бұрын

Mark, i just want to say that i genuinely love your content. It is so educational and I always enjoy watching it. Thank you for being so humble, transparent and teaching your viewers!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

I appreciate hearing this, Brittany! 🥇

@kathyspencer7882 Жыл бұрын

Great video and content, Mark! You always do an awesome job. 🙌🏼

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kathy!

@clausellray Жыл бұрын

Great content didn't know half of that including the Eligibly code. Keep that great content coming. Thanks for sharing

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad you learned something new!

@patrickseitz5359 4 ай бұрын

I used the aspire lounge in San Diego after arriving. When departing, we were able to enter four hours before our departure.

@MarkReese 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the data point & glad you were able to use it 💯

@jess_o 10 ай бұрын

I got to use a few Amex lounges for the first time this weekend during a full day of traveling and I was very pleased. Even the crowded one was much quieter than the airport spaces, and the food was great! Definitely makes me feel better about that platinum yearly fee, I would have spent a LOT on food that day if I had to resort to the vendors and restaurants.

@MarkReese 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed the experiences! 💯

@ruthy4017 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous, well organized and great presentation!!🎉❤

@MarkReese 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💯

@CryptoData Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Loved the detailed overview 👍

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@TheyMostlyComeAtNight Жыл бұрын

That was a thorough video of all the Platinum lounge options.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

🏆

@Motoko15SL Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this great video! Super informative!!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kingfratetrain7634 11 ай бұрын

I will always stay subscribed to mark and keep the bell on since he always responds to his comments

@MarkReese 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I can't keep that near 100% response rate much longer though 😬

@kingfratetrain7634 11 ай бұрын

@@MarkReese yeah it’s all good, you’re channel’s growing and you have a life too so I wouldn’t expect it. But thanks for always answering up till now though

@johnlamb4465 4 ай бұрын

Bro this vid is next level thank you so much!

@MarkReese 4 ай бұрын

You bet!

@zacharyraper2920 Жыл бұрын

Really nice comprehensive review!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@omarbarr8211 Жыл бұрын

Glad i watch you alot because i did not know. Thanks and im from the DFW lol

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@CarlosAznar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@SomeDudeSomewhereOverThere Жыл бұрын

Been to both OAK and LAS lounges. OAK is a great spot when i came in from PDX and was waiting for friends to come in from LAS

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 💯

@itsagreatday9765 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Your video answered my question if the Centurion lounge marked vegan items like Delta Skyclub does. I love how the Amex Delta Reserve card gets into both Centurion and Delta Skyclub since I only fly Delta. Anyhow good content man

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🎬

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial Жыл бұрын

Dang, this was super detailed! Even as someone who doesn't hold the Platinum card yet, this was really valuable. Especially considering I do have access to some of these lounges with my Venture X card. Great work on this one Mark!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Some good overlap between the Platinum & Venture X 👍

@EALeathers 10 ай бұрын

Last month while traveling back from Las Vegas, the Centurion Lounge was "Almost Full" but had no line, and they let me in 3.5Hrs before my flight without any mention of the 3Hrs. My point is to be conscious of the "3Hrs prior to departure" but if they aren't too busy they may let you in even earlier. I've been there on a really busy day and it was 1 in 1 out like a nightclub, I'm sure they were strict that day.

@MarkReese 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Yes, good to be aware of the rules so it's not a surprise if / when they're fully enforced.

@911eVoX Жыл бұрын

3:53 omg you walked by me lol I had no idea. I was doing a lounge hopping tour for a review company

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Haha legit!

@kempengland1917 Жыл бұрын

First time seeing Mark Reese. Very good content.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kemp, welcome to the channel! 🏆

@djbrucewayne7777 Жыл бұрын

This man knows it all when it comes to 💳👏👏

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

🏆

@BobBacheler Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. As a frequent traveler, I use all of the lounges. AMEX is really a victim of their own success. The lounges are overcrowded as everyone is getting an AMEX platinum.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad you get good use out of them!

@jacksondaniels007 Жыл бұрын

Knowing how to check-in in advance is such a boss level move, thx for keeping us informed, wish I could give u more than 1 like

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

You bet, glad you found value in learning that!

@kristintoo 5 ай бұрын

I WISH the AX lounges I visited had open seats like this video shows, the ones I visit are packed and it takes 30 mins to get in. Philly, Madrid and Prague were all zoos. In each case I went to the airline lounges which were much less crowded

@MarkReese 5 ай бұрын

Overcrowding has become a real thing at certain times ✌

@yobicksauce3488 4 ай бұрын

Priority pass ! Gives you access to a minute suite, and boy!!!! I used that one to the T 😉 in the Miami Fort Lauderdale airport! Definitely recommend 🤣

@MarkReese 4 ай бұрын

Glad ya had a good experience!

@lucasbeven4941 Жыл бұрын

Something to answer in future videos: How do you find the lounges? Do you need multiple apps? 2nd: an example of how you use points to book a flight through partners. example, book a flight through air Canada for a United flight or something like that. Thanks for your expertise!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

1. I use the Lounge Buddy app to search for all lounge types & networks at different airports. 2. Link to video about booking flights via partners: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs-EdJSDyqmnqIU.html

@EclipseGP1233 Жыл бұрын

I actually had a connection through CLT and got to go to The Centurion Lounge at CLT. It was almost at capacity. I managed to get some pancakes and sausage before my connection.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Always nice to get a hot breakfast in! 🥞

@EclipseGP1233 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Unfortunately my connection on Monday was on an Embraer EJ145 and over the wing. We hit turbulence. I learned for yesterdays return trip. Eat light and unfortunately despite being a small airport with two American Eagle flights a day (from the Airport of my destination) ATC delayed us on the plane for 20 minutes. Only Plane at the Taxiway. Got to CLT but didn't have time for the lounge on the return leg. Went from D Gates to B Gates with 10 minutes to spare. Then decided food or Group 1 boarding. Got food at home airport afterwards before collecting bag. Mixed Nuts and Ginger Ale can only feed you for so long.

@djbrucewayne7777 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Mark! 👏👏Learned many new points with lounging 👍

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@GAYNUGGET4458 Жыл бұрын

Hey mark! Great video as always! Question for ya tho, thoughts on the new Chase DoorDash Rewards Mastercard?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the card.

@YanLuo Жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive info as always! For lounges where you use the QR code for ordering and get food delivered, are you expected to tip? And if so how much? And is it possible to do so via credit card to avoid carrying cash ? 😂

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

This is the first lounge I've been to with QR code food ordering, so I cannot comment for other lounges. The delivery at The Club @ LAS was very quick & I sensed no expectation of a tip from the staff member.

@vsanchez1993 Жыл бұрын

Great updates and new info. Did not know about Centurion Lounge QR code as it was not an option for my Delta Reserve card when I visited LAS earlier this week. Do you happen to know if the reduced guest fee of $30 for children 2-17 also applies for Delta Reserve cardholders?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes, the $30 guest fee applies to children aged 2-17 via the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, too 👍

@8ballMarcucilli Жыл бұрын

Great video sir! Just a credit note. I was putting everything on my Amex gold to complete the welcome offer. My Experian score fell 12 points for not using enough of my available credit 😮

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

That was the reason it gave you for the score drop?

@8ballMarcucilli Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Experian Fico Score 8 Short credit history 2 late payments from 5 years ago. But I’m wondering if paying off a recent car loan contributed. ?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@8ballMarcucilli - I can't say anything objectively without comparing the reports themselves, but it's common to see score drops after paying off a car loan.

@donnavincent2004 Жыл бұрын

If it’s a layover, I think you don’t have that 3 hour time frame rule. For example, on a 5-hour layover you don’t have to wait 2 hours for it to be 3 hours before your flight.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

It may vary by lounge, but yes, more time is often given to those on a layover.

@bkemp28 8 ай бұрын

It’s obvious that you really aren’t a traveler and sponsored KZfaq. So excited about the perks but it’s Holiday Inn eggs and biscuits, those square potatoes we hate.

@MarkReese 8 ай бұрын

Correct, I'm not much of a traveler right now.

@Sublime24 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing. Do you know if the airline credit on the American Express platinum can be used for bringing guests if you do not meet the $75,000 requirement? Thank you.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

It cannot. The $200 Airline Fee Credit is only for incidental purchases on the airline you selected for the year. This can include day passes to that airline's lounge (if it has one), but it does not include guests to the Centurion Lounge.

@atsawinthongsumak57 Жыл бұрын

I will have a flight from LAS to EWR at midnight on this coming 4th of July. I hope I can check out and experience Centurion lounge there.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Give it a go if time permits!

@atsawinthongsumak57 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese thank you, definitely check it out.

@atsawinthongsumak57 Жыл бұрын

⁠@@MarkReeseI have checked out there on 4th of July night. The food was exact like what you had. I just wished there were more selection like beef/steak. But drink selection was great, I had some champagne, few glasses of Cabernet, latte, 5 - 6 fountain tea and some oatmeal cookies, I though I had loaded up, lol.

@jamesragland03 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on lounge acces for the venture x

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Perhaps at some point!

@mpolicebhai6023 Жыл бұрын

I was in Vegas few weeks back. The line was insane. Tried to get in twice over an hour.

@911eVoX Жыл бұрын

Dude it's short enough. May be a 20 minute max at most. Get the QR code before you show up

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

The overcrowding issue hasn't been fully solved yet 😬

@aaronlee4913 Жыл бұрын

They should extend the lounge area since there are a lot of high rollers in Vegas! 🤣

@ctbt1832 10 ай бұрын

I’m ok with charging a small fee for guests if the spending balance is not met. It put money back into the lounge [I hope] that keeps it up-to-date and the products free.

@MarkReese 10 ай бұрын

💯👍

@samab1 Жыл бұрын

When showing your MaxRewards dashboard, how were you able to work towards an AMEX Gold sign-on bonus, when you already have one? Love your content btw!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

1. It's the *Business* Gold Card. 2. I've gotten multiple Business Gold Card bonuses before. 3. You can get another bonus on the same Amex card if the terms do not have 'lifetime language.' That is, the terms cannot say anything similar to, _"You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this Card or previous versions of this Card."_ ^ Those 'no-lifetime-language' offers are targeted (i.e., you won't find them directly on the Amex website).

@rthelionheart Жыл бұрын

Ideally one would experience the lounges when traveling internationally.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Indeed! 💯

@jefuryo Жыл бұрын

Let’s go!!! 😅

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

💯

@Leoprieto74 Жыл бұрын

Mark, will you say that I have an obsession with Airport Lounges? I have access to almost all US Airports Lounges with my Amex Platinum, C1 Venture X, Chase United Club card, Citi AAdvantage Executive Card. And I am planning on getting the Chase Sapphire Reserve this summer for the Sapphire Lounges unlimited access and 2 free guest. I love to go “Bar Hopping” at airports lounges 🤓. My son love them too (his 12 years old).

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you either enjoy airport lounges (if you actually use them frequently)...or you enjoy _the idea_ of airport lounges and _having credit cards_ with lounge access (if you don't actually end up using them) 😂

@Leoprieto74 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Mark, honestly, is a combination of both. I know I waste more $$ than I take advantage. It is what it is, I make good $$$ working for Biden and not having any debt. Cheers brother 🍻

@micalegit 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Also, with the amex priority pass, guests are $35 instead of $50!

@MarkReese 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, and yep that's correct!

@mpolicebhai6023 Жыл бұрын

Bro I respect you and appreciate your work but please stop taking sponsorship from maxreawards. The app is supper buggy and doesn’t work with chase.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I take sponsorships from MaxRewards because I (a) Am an active user of it myself, (b) Like their product, (c) Appreciate the convenience it brings to me, especially in terms of tracking when bills are due as I don't use autopay, and (d) It's the only rewards app that I'm aware of that pulls rewards data from different issuers. All of those things have brought me enough value to where I feel comfortable promoting their app to others. They've got a 100% free version as well as a paid version, as well as the choice to not use it at all 👍 The months-long issue with Chase was a major pain point, and I experienced it, too. Fortunately, the fix was released and I & many others have been able to successfully sync for the past few weeks. Here's a link to the latest fixes & updates: help.maxrewards.co/en/articles/6818096-chase-connection-update Consider deleting the app & reinstalling if Chase hasn't been working for you.

@AtizaJuanita 7 ай бұрын

We all gotta pay our bills man. You're getting free value so the man needs to make a living somehow.

@raysplayer Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always, i was wondering for the regular amex cards, are the points universal across your account? Like the platinum, gold, amex preferred everyday, the business versions of those cards as well as the hilton cards?

@lurnt5763 Жыл бұрын

Plat, gold, and everyday preferred all use MR and you can share them I believe. Hilton cards are for Hilton points and are not MR

@raysplayer Жыл бұрын

@@lurnt5763 thank you for the clarification

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes / no. Here's the explanation... 1. All rewards from all Amex cards are pooled together by reward type. 2. This means that all cards earning Membership Rewards points will have their balances pooled together. All cards earning Hilton points will be pooled together. All cards earning Delta SkyMiles will be pooled together. Etc. 3. This holds true for personal cards & business cards provided that you added / activated them to the same Amex login. (Example: Business Platinum Card + Personal Green Card = same point balance) 4. I'm not sure if this is true for Amex cash back cards (e.g. if you have the Amex Blue Cash Everyday and the Amex Blue Cash Preferred, I'm not sure if those balances will be combined).

@raysplayer Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese thank you so much for the inofrmation, my wife wants a no annual fee card to combine with the platinum but i am unsure on what to to with to get the points we're missing in categories, i was thinking of the amex everyday card, would that be beneficial?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@raysplayer - The Amex EveryDay is a good no-fee option on the personal side. The Amex Blue Business Plus is a good no-fee option on the business side.

@SVDNet79 8 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Thank you. Now, I just have to figure out how I can somehow afford the Card.....

@MarkReese 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! 💯

@yeahright890 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has just gained lounge access for the first time I wanted to ask about gratuities. Are gratuities expected when getting alcohol at the lounges? And if so, for people who don’t carry cash, can you add gratuity to the platinum card at the lounges?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

I don't know if they're expected. I do as a choice. However, I've always used cash so I cannot comment about charging a tip to a card.

@richardshack8246 Жыл бұрын

What if I fly on Delta but purchased the ticket through Virgin Atlantic awards flight? Can I get into Skyclub?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Although the flight may not be marketed by Delta, it's operated by Delta, so my understanding is access should still be granted. However, I cannot guarantee this. Consider asking Amex directly.

@_iErik 8 ай бұрын

For the escape lounge with a bathroom outside of the lounge - do they stamp your hand or give you some kind of re-entry pass if you leave for the restroom? I’d like to take a guest into one, but not if they have to pay to get back in.

@MarkReese 8 ай бұрын

No, there's no identifier to get back in. I just tell the front desk I'll be back after using the restroom. I've gone it on probably 7+ visits now with no issue.

@nizarakbar 5 ай бұрын

Can we use Lounge for domestic flights too. Or only with international flight

@MarkReese 5 ай бұрын

Domestic flights are ok too ✈

@cinthyaolvera9429 Жыл бұрын

if I travel with aeromexico ...can i access the delta sky club?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Nope ✌

@carol96 Жыл бұрын

Does spouse( not authorized user)of the amex platinum card holder need to pay for centurion lounge access?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes. The Centurion Lounge is currently $50 per adult, including spouses, if they're not authorized users.

@justin0690 Жыл бұрын

When paying a guest fee, especially for Centurion and Delta SkyClubs, do you have to charge it to the Platinum card since it's being used for entry, or will any credit card be accepted?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Per the Amex rep I chatted with, I was told you can use a different credit card to pay for guests.

@justin0690 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Got it, thanks 👍🏽

@ilovejesus973 Жыл бұрын

Does authorize users have to pay as well to get into the lounges?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

No, they can enter for free 👍

@Waz90 Жыл бұрын

Are you supposed to tip anywhere in a lounge and if so what areas?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

It's definitely not required, but I don't know if it's expected. I've only tipped at the bar because I chose to. Also makes sense to tip if you receive a service (e.g. spa treatment at locations that offer this).

@Miggy2222 Жыл бұрын

Can you still gain entrance to delta sky clubs upon arrival?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes. See this article here by TPG: thepointsguy.com/news/delta-sky-club-access-on-arrival/

@kazi1 Жыл бұрын

Hello

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

👋

@SOXGATORS Жыл бұрын

😊

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

💯

@hasanjaffri9600 Жыл бұрын

My brother is wanting to use my amex card to get into the lounge is there a way I can add him?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can add him as an Authorized User for $175.

@benchapman5639 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, thanks for the great content as usual! I have a question in reference to a vacation I’m going to book for next year. I currently have the AMEX platinum card and the Marriott Bonvoy boundless card. I’m waiting to book the trip until I earn my five free night certificate on the Marriott boundless card, my question is in reference to booking the trip. In order for me to maximize points certificates and upgrades, what would be the best strategy in booking the hotel? I’m not sure which card to use for the payment of the hotel. I’m also not sure if I should utilize the Amex luxury resorts application. I wanna make sure that I get the upgraded room if possible and if I could get free breakfast, that would also be great I will be staying at a Ritz Carlton, which is part of the Marriott program. Any suggestions on how to maximize my booking?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

What elite status level do you have w/ Marriott?

@benchapman5639 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Gold status

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@benchapman5639 - Which brand is the property? Are you willing to spend $ out of pocket?

@benchapman5639 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Ritz, Carlton, Kapalua Maui. I will most certainly have to pay out-of-pocket 😂😢

@benchapman5639 Жыл бұрын

But I obviously want to do it in a way that maximizes bang for the buck

@MannyCovington Жыл бұрын

Wish that the AMEX Priority Pass came with restaurant access! Great guide!

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

It used to...and then it was taken away 😬

@newagain9964 8 ай бұрын

It used to. Amex is on a tear ripping away benefits. Both to get rid of non-spenders and to increase profits.

@brandonpolizzi3103 Жыл бұрын

If I have a authorized user on my Amex platinum account do they get the same benefit for airport lounge entry if we go together?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍 Here's a link to a video about Amex Platinum authorized user benefits: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bat5aqyHmKqtn4k.html

@brandonpolizzi3103 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese thank you so much! Please continue educating people! 💪

@JR-xi9qi 2 ай бұрын

Is the food and drinks free in these lounges?

@MarkReese 2 ай бұрын

Yes.

@iali00 Жыл бұрын

Oakland Escape lounge is WAY better than the one in Minneapolis.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

How so?

@iali00 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese the food looks better and the furniture seems more updated. I was just in the Minneapolis one and watched this video. By the way, you’re so clutch with this videos. Keep up the great work. You deserve the like and sub.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@iali00 - Thank you!

@trancastore2107 11 ай бұрын

Free food and drink for the eligible?

@MarkReese 11 ай бұрын

Yes, food & standard drinks are available for free!

@kaina732 9 ай бұрын

Does an Authorized User with their own Platinum card qualify for entry into the LAX Centurion Lounge?

@MarkReese 9 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@Leo7- 10 ай бұрын

I have the platinum card, but I don't see the option of getting the eligibility code??????????

@MarkReese 10 ай бұрын

Did you choose a Centurion Lounge or Escape Lounge? Only those 2 types are eligible.

@jimmyjames6492 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for the great info!🏆🛫🏆🛬🏆

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@uzumakiedits4655 Жыл бұрын

Are the food and drinks free?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes to both. However, some premium menu items may be available for a charge at certain lounges.

@stevedice5963 Жыл бұрын

Mark is my wife and I are doing Amex cards as 2 player, can I open an airline miles account, add her as authorized user, then transfer points from both our Amex card accounts to the airline? I think Ben hedges just said that just want to make sure I understand. He does not respond to inquiries

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

It's my understanding that the following hold true... 1. You cannot share / move your Amex points directly to someone else's Amex account. 2. You cannot transfer your Amex points directly to someone else's frequent flyer or hotel loyalty program. 3. You CAN transfer your Amex points to someone else's frequent flyer or hotel loyalty program IF they're an authorized user on your Amex card account, and IF they've been an AU for 90+ days.

@stevedice5963 Жыл бұрын

@MarkReese well it looks like Amex is blocking me from sign-up bonus on this new 60k + 200 back offer in the green card I found at Dr of credit. Probably because I closed my gold card without downgrade. They are also blocking wife from any sign up bonus.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@stevedice5963 - Ah bummer. If you're referring to the 'pop-up window,' I did a video awhile ago about it & tips to get out of it. Here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htanf8yW2KfekqM.html

@featherpony Жыл бұрын

Mark... at the end of your videos (see timestamp 19:04) you have the word "CLICK" with an arrow pointing down at your picture, inviting people to click your picture to subscribe. But you couldn't have chosen a worse font. The "L" and the "I" blend together to form a "U". So it actually says "CUCK" with an arrow pointing at your picture. It does make me laugh, though.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Hmm I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing that out 👍

@featherpony Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

@henrymarroquin3874 Ай бұрын

The LAX Cent Lounge is very underwhelming

@MarkReese Ай бұрын

✌

@Kylo_Ren_2033 Жыл бұрын

Are they gonna give you free guests in your first year because you cannot spend 75K on the year before?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

To the Centurion Lounges...no.

@thebeddoctor4273 Жыл бұрын

Do you actually need to verify the card is still active? If I have an expired card can I flash it and still get in?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Yes, the account is swiped in their system to verify it.

@camselle Жыл бұрын

i heard that Delta Lounges will accept AMEX Platinum and Priority Pass Card holders even if they are not flying Delta IF there's space permitting. you just have to ask nicely..

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Where'd you hear that? And how long ago?

@camselle Жыл бұрын

From one of the Concierges on the phone # back of my Card. He further said If they don't grant access to place them on the phone. About 3 weeks ago

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@camselle - Interesting, thanks for sharing. That said, I'm not inclined to believe that info.

@camselle Жыл бұрын

Will try it & let you know what happens (he did make it a point to say it was entirely their discretion)

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@camselle - Sounds good! I'd be mildly surprised if they allow entry via the Amex Platinum Card in with a non-Delta ticket. I'd be completely mind blown if they allow entry via a Priority Pass card with any ticket (even Delta).

@jeffscalfano3100 Жыл бұрын

I called a few months ago and someone told me I couldn't personally access centurion lounges unless I spent 75,000 dollars on my platinum card. What's your thoughts?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter what I think...they're objectively wrong 👌

@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 11 ай бұрын

Why do we have to do this eligibility code. Ugh

@MarkReese 11 ай бұрын

What do you mean? It's not required. Just a nice alternative, esp. if you don't have your physical Amex Platinum Card with you.

@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 11 ай бұрын

@@MarkReese oh! I misunderstood. Last time I was at the lounge with my card they asked if I had a reservation and I said “no is that a thing?” And it just feels so different from 2005 when I got the card. 🥴

@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 11 ай бұрын

@@MarkReese I’ll watch again. Missed some things.

@junitolopez3762 10 ай бұрын

Maybe is just me. Unless you're flying to conduct business, most people don't fly alone. A vacation is more enjoyable, when you're sharing it with someone else. Paying $700 for card, and can't even bring one guess without paying. Mark as usual content

@MarkReese 10 ай бұрын

I hear you. The overcrowding has become a real issue though, and it needs to be solved. It's not worth bringing guests into a lounge if the lounge is always packed full. Not a good experience.

@Angryman7800 Жыл бұрын

How did you get out of the AmEx pop up jail?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Using my current cards & letting time go by.

@johnmendyk98 Жыл бұрын

Can you get away with using the platinum card for yourself, and then the eligibility code for your guest? That way you avoid guest fees

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

I can't confirm as I haven't tried it.

@johnmendyk98 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Thanks for the response!

@_iErik 8 ай бұрын

I believe you have to swipe your card to access the lounge, rather than just showing it to the desk. Their system would then be able to see that you’ve already used an access code on the account for that lounge that day. I also suspect that you can only generate a free code for persons named as the primary or authorized users, and they compare the name on the code to the boarding pass. And I suspect they also compare the name on the card to the name on the boarding pass when you try to enter.

@rickc.3552 Жыл бұрын

How do they know if you spent $75,000 or more in a year?

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

Their computer systems track it. This is true of practically every big bank. You can download a yearly report with all your expenses added up on any card you like. In this case, there's even a spend tracker in the Amex online dashboard you can view at any time.

@rickc.3552 Жыл бұрын

How does the lounge know? Do they ask you to open up the dashboard? That’s what I meant.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

@@rickc.3552 - Ah got it. While I'm not entirely sure, my best guess is when they swipe your Platinum Card / digital pass upon entry, they'd see your guest privileges on their computer screen.

@featherpony Жыл бұрын

It said "waffer" toping instead of "wafer". Waffer rhymes with staffer. Wafer rhymes with safer.

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

👍

@featherpony Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese Someone in charge of making the food signs at the lounge couldn't spell.

@workingrich8464 11 ай бұрын

Used once flying from jfk to Amsterdam. They made it hard to get in and challenged us from asking for individual platinum cards to reviewing the boarding passes in a confrontational manner - as if we didn’t belong. Once inside ? Nothing special. Can’t understand the hype.

@MarkReese 11 ай бұрын

Bummer that the experience wasn't great.

@iali00 Жыл бұрын

Delta is the worst. They don’t even let their platinum frequent flyers access the lounge on international flight. This why I jumped to United as my primary choice. Outside of the LA lounge the rest of their lounges are 😒

@MarkReese Жыл бұрын

A lot of restrictions now exist for Delta SkyClubs ✌

@iali00 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkReese yeah, they become too arrogant with the rules. Being a platinum elite on Delta is pretty worthless these days. And they keep raising the spend required to achieve the status.