Cost of American Express Platinum: $450 yearly, however, the perks and benefits make it completely worth it.
Benefits
- $100 towards Global entry application every 5 years (to avoid the long security line at the airport) or $85 towards PRE-TSA Check
- Free priority pass (giving you access to hundreds of lounges) - value of $99, access to all priority lounges
- No foreign transaction fees
- Enjoy complimentary membership in premium car rental programs, including special upgrades and discounts
- $200 Airline Fee credit yearly
- Free access to Centurion American Express lounges for you and guest
Centurion lounges are amazing, the buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free snacks, coffee/sodas/teas, spirits, wines and more.
Priority pass lounges are also incredible, without the pass, you would be paying $50+ every time you go to a lounge. International lounges are typical better than the ones in the States, the food selection and drinks selection are significantly better.
Snacks:
A variety of mixed nuts (regular and a spicy blend), dried fruits (Apple rings, figs, banana chips)
A raw vegetable bar consisting of snow peas, celery, cherry tomatoes, and carrots.
Hard boiled eggs, a fruit salad, an artichoke chickpeas salad, sandwiches (meat and vegetarian selection) and a soup of the day.
Desserts: mini cupcakes, double chocolate chips cookies (large), coconut macaroons.
Beverage: Alcohol are local wines/beers selections. There are sodas, a selection of teas, iced tea of the day and sparkling drink of the day, still and sparkling water as well as a variety of sodas (regular and diet) and an industrial size cappuccino/ espresso machine.
Seating/lounging: There are a variety of sitting options, from a bar style seat overlooking the airplanes to comfortable couches and leather chairs. There are even dark private couches to lounge/nap in.
Overall, it's a beautiful studio lounge that has a warm cozy feel to it and is well kept.
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