Airport Lounges & American Express Platinum benefits!!

The American Express Platinum card was something we came across about 2 years ago after my husband started to travel extensively.   This card is a must have for travelers, the benefits are phenomenal.

Cost of American Express Platinum: $450 yearly, however, the perks and benefits make it completely worth it.

Benefits 

1. $100 towards Global entry application every 5 years (to avoid the long security line at the airport) or $85 towards PRE-TSA Check
2. Free priority pass (giving you access to hundreds of lounges) - value of $99, access to all priority lounges
3. No foreign transaction fees
4. Enjoy complimentary membership in premium car rental programs, including special upgrades and discounts
5. $200 Airline Fee credit yearly
6. 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. 

Food and drinks buffet

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.