- Starting October 1, 2026, Amex Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cards lose Lufthansa lounge access for same-day tickets. - After the change, cardmembers will still have access to over 1,550 lounges worldwide (Centurion lounges, Delta Sky Club with 10 visits/year when flying Delta the same day, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, and Priority Pass upon enrollment). - Amex did not cite a reason; the article notes lounge overcrowding as a potential factor and calls this a devaluation for cardholders who valued Lufthansa access.

American Express Platinum Cardholders Losing Lufthansa Lounge Access Later This Year Senior Editor & Content Contributor 542 Published Articles 1313 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 35U.S. States Visited: 25 Senior Editor and Content Contributor 66 Published Articles 1746 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 60+U.S. States Visited: 50 Countries Visited: 17U.S. States Visited: 43 Amex Platinum Card Removing Lufthansa Lounge Access We may be compensated when you click on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone. Platinum Card® from American Express American Express® Gold Card The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Here’s an unfortunate development for anyone who holds the Platinum Card® from American Express: Soon, you’ll no longer be able to access Lufthansa Lounges with your card. Here’s what you need to know about this change, along with a look at the lounges you’ll still be eligible to visit as a cardmember. Amex Platinum Card Removing Lufthansa Lounge Access From October 1, 2026, your Amex Platinum card will no longer grant entry to Lufthansa Lounges. Note that this...