I was recently in the Centurion Lounge at Dallas - Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. These buses operate outside of the secure area, so you are required to reclear security on arrival. The lack of a Delta Sky Club is why that individual one is full. To & From MDW. Your health and safety continue to be our top priority. Now they are feeding troughs for everyone and their kids; disgusting, dirty, and over crowded. Terminal 2, mezzanine (pre-security): Daily:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Terminal 3, Concourse G mezzanine level: Daily:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American. Hot Tip: If you're flying from ORD, check out our ultimate terminal guide to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Military members would be fine being amongst their own and not impeding on the air some breath. But you seem like the snowflake type who prefers free handouts and what not, so Im sure that you disagree. Airline lounges are now firmly a mass market offering and the only solution is to make them bigger. Amex would have to come up with a much better benefit package overall to justify a US$300 increase. 3. So Im guessing youd want a pregnant woman to pee herself or an elderly man to poop himself instead of using the handicapped? Great premium food, full meal, served buffet style. Why would anyone ever stand in such a long line for premium service they supposedly paid in full?. Lounges are no longer much of a benefit. Take a picture to hang on my dart wall. You should have your Centurion Lounge Access canceled. Airlines have multiple lounges at busy airports so Amex should have more lounges too. DFW, and DEN. Maybe I can afford to take my time and when I went on business trips my company would reimburse food costs any time I used the airport facilities which would often happen where there was no lounge or the lounge was too far from my gate. However, if you spend $75,000 on eligible expenses per calendar year on your Platinum Card, then you may bring in two guests for free to the Centurion Lounge. Wrote a letter to the Chairman of Amex and a mindless assistant got back to me. The first gap year inspired a second which ended up being a 23-country down-the-world trip from Canada to Antarctica. Whats going on? Did AMEX screw up with overselling memberships/passes? They are meant to promote the Centurion Lounge Network and spread a little Amex Holiday Cheer to travelers. Centurion Haus is located at #01-06 Raffles Arcade. Its literally unbelievable. Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity. Standard operating procedure for this wanker, checkout his other articles and you will get an idea. Now, I am in aspir lounge at YYC. Also, hotels have rooms that are fit to disabled people. Terminal 3 Limited complimentary menu for Platinum card. This first-ever Centurion Lounge underwent expansion in 2021, going from 9,000 to 13,400 square feet. Get a card for the spouse and each child. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. * Schedule: Full-time schedule; open availability preferred. And yes, I have a (european-issued) Platinum that comes with significantly fewer perks for the same fee, I have never brought a guest to a lounge before (other than my girlfriend who has the partner card) and I have been to crowded lounges (mostly PP as there isnt even a single Centurion lounge in my country). Quiet room and day beds with charging ports, Self-serve cocktail bar and premium wine and Champagne station, International first class passengers may bring 1 guest. Clearing security might require a boarding pass departing from the terminal. The lounge will still be crowded, but many people will be eliminated here. If they do, then no more lounges for us to visit! Impose a time timit that varies with time of day. It makes no sense for the crowd to show up at the USO if Centurion lounge provides you with higher quality beer, food, and more comfortable chair. Decent array of hot food options. Discount on manicure in the full service spa. To be clear the crowding issue aside, I still love AMEX Lounge and the concept when I do eat, I find the food to be very good (better than airline lounges) and I quite appreciate the bartenders. While tipping at the Centurion lounge is optional, its always polite to do so, especially if you receive bar service. Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. My least favorite is Miamithe overcrowding is abysmal. Cuisine Designed By: James Beard semi-finalist chef Gregory Collier. Theyre going on vacation, they dont have work to do, and please dont get me started on people who camp out or nap in the phone rooms with no intention of ever making a call. The 3-hour pre-flight access window apparently has not had the intended effect of curtailing the masses so something else needs to be implemented to restore these lounges to what they once were. Airports may require you to re-clear security and immigration control to reach the lounge. AMEX needs to implement capacity control immediately and I wish other airline lounges would as well. Military get the AMEX platinum free. Amex Platinum cardholders get access to Delta-operated Sky Club lounges. Besides, I get better service from my Chase cards anyway. Matthew-would be happy to share some other facts about AMEX and their travel programs. No, I am usually on the app and rebooking in under five minutes. Due to the negative press they are offering paper to go bags think Southwest quality in a white paper bag. The one solution no one has entertained yet is that maybe AMEX should use the $675 and make the lounges big enough to accommodate all the people that have access to them? Show why you would never git into a club. I know that likely cannot be done so quickly, which is why American Express has announced that Platinum cardholders will need to spend $75,000 on the card in 2022 to continue to enjoy guest access in 2023. You can purchase a day pass when you arrive at the lounge. To argue that this should cover premium products and benefits is asinine. You dont even need that high of a credit score. Children over the age of 2 years old count as guests. Maybe check out the canonical page instead: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/atlanta-international-airport-atl-amex-centurion-lounge, I'm a bot | Why & About | Summon: u/AmputatorBot, As someone from Chicago who just opened a new account a few months ago.. Food service is available as follows: Continental Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:30 am, Hot Breakfast: 7:30 am - 11:15 am, Lunch/Dinner: 11:30 am - 4:45 pm. Some lounges have areas saved for cardholders like me but recently I was in Miami and they didnt. Grabbing a quick meal at a less crowded restaurant is often more enjoyable and less of a hassle than walking to an inconvenient lounge location and hoping there isnt a line and portions large enough to equate to a meal. Never would I have dreamt about whining and crying to kick out the poor folks, instead just deal with it and try to enjoy your time. Wasnt lounge access restricted to people with paid club memberships back then? Thats absurd. As travelers return to the skies, American Express Centurion Lounges are facing overcrowding issues unlike Ive ever seen. A centurion lounge would be a game changer for me and keep me for the next decade. For more information on our advertisers, see here. These are some highly rated airport lounges in Chicago, IL: What are some airport lounges with a large number of reviews in Chicago, IL? People also searched for these in Chicago: See more the centurion lounge in Chicago. We've Got Your Back. That turned out to foretell a coming Centurion Lounge at the airport, at least according to an LAX employee newsletter. But where does the United Polaris Lounge Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) fit in compared to bigger hubs like the Newark Polaris Lounge, Houston's Polaris Lounge, or the one in San Francisco?. Fair question. In addition, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The train ride to any other terminal im flying through is never too long of a ride. Higher end lounges like Polaris and flagship while not as bad are also seeing more and more people in my view and it will only get worse as more and more people return to travel and airlines try to squeeze every dollar out by offering affordable upgrade options that grant such access. Location: (3 Locations) Terminal 3, Airside, Concourse G, across from Gate G8 Terminal 3, Airside, at the crosswalk between Gates H6 and K6 . American Airlines also has 4 lounges, all in Terminal 3. (Enrollment required for select benefits.) Passengers traveling on a SAS charter flight are not eligible for lounge access. AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries (unless on an eligible transcontinental route) do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. In my occupation, I work with a good amount of former military guys. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Entry may be denied if the appropriate identification and credentials are not presented, and cards may be confiscated if used by anyone but the member. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. To me, thats more fair than just eliminating access for guests. ANDstill no Centirion Lounge at OHare? Sometimes its better to start from the beginning rather than throw yourself into the unknown of mid point anxiety. But that is a long-term solution, not a short-term solution that requires addressing. Everyone in our division has one. Just based off of my extensive experience and comments Ive overheard from the +1 & 2 kettles primary cardmembers are dragging into the lounges with them, this will be very helpful in clearing out much of the riff-raff. Let me guess, the oxygen I breathe is because of the military too? I said it many times the only solution is to establish number of visits per calendar year. Cant get the card out? Because hes obviously a pretentious entitled douchebag. Grow up and get over yourselves. And that's even worse in terms of lounges. I remember going to lounges with my dad as a kid and they were so much more pleasant. United Airlines has 3 lounges in Terminal 1 and a fourth lounge located in Terminal 2. Staff comes around for drink refills. At the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport's Centurion Lounge recently, Mr. Newton said he was excited to discover egg frittata, bacon and blueberry pancakes on offer, especially because the . Crowds will immediately dissipate. Now its getting increasingly difficult to do any of that inside the lounge. But this problem isnt exclusive to AMEX. Makes no sense to not have guest access. Create a trip and let LoungeBuddy tell you which lounges you already have access to. Amex does not provide the card fee free for military folks., Most major cards waive the card fees for active service members.. * We are hiring immediately for a full-time BAR BACK position. 2023 Upgraded Points, LLC. by Gary Leff on November 25, 2015. These people seem to really enjoy the lounges, and it sells cards, so I think Amex is doing something right, even though theyve become useless to people like me. Passengers must hold a same-day boarding card for American Airlines, Passengers traveling in any cabin on a same-day international flight can access the lounge, Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest, Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworldpartner airline, This excludes passengers traveling solely on North American routes, Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with this credit card, The cardmember receives unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests, Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline, or marketed and operated by JetBlue (excluding JetBlue flights operating to and from Europe). Its part of the Servicemember civil relief act (SCRA) and Military Lending act (MLA). The lounge doesnt seem exclusive at all and is definitely not high end, at least the one at DFW. So, I think Centurion is not worth pursuing. The current system incentivizes handing out all three AUs to friends and family and the whole extended family has lounge access on one primary card. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). So what,hed have to wait outside while I enjoy food/ drinks? The Hong Kong location remains closed, and the lounge in Los Angeles is closed due to building repairs. The only solution is that each and every entry for a Platinum cardholder must be paid at $50pp. As if I want to wait in line at a lounge when I have a flight canceled. Yes. I dont mind paying for guest access though, on a per guest basis. To add more data points, Ive recently visited AMEX lounges in JFK, LGA, SFO. At the Airport. However, the staff was amazing in doing their very best to accommodate every guest. Is the military dangerous? Very clean bathrooms though no showers at this CL. To me, with the exception of the JFK lounge, which I really like, Centurion Lounges have become synonymous with people whose friends think they travel a lot, but in reality theyre not much different than Ma & Pa Kettle in Arkansas despite the fact that they live on a Coast or in Austin. I use to spend a lot of time in lounge pre flight or with long layovers and now work to arrive just in time to depart or with little connection times. Location. Do you pay for drinks in Centurion Lounge? I dont stress. See our Advertiser Disclosurefor more details. More on that later though. approximately 3 hours The only exception is for existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members who may continue to access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline. Even more classy, the vultures waiting for the feeding troughs to be refilled then swooping down like they had not eaten in weeks. No budge on the part of Amex. They dont give out free shirt or free room. I experienced the same situation at LGA two weeks ago. Good point. Yes, you dont park your car on the disabled parking spot because you wont be there to know of that will be needed. But what about the climate?! As such, most people in CLs arent traveling for business, so their objective is to eat and drink as much as possible. This is the best lounge in this terminal. Nah, Id just be happy to get a good look at what a true American capitalist looks like. Obviously if I am given TSA access to the terminal area, have an unassigned board pass for a specific day and flight my intention is I am flying that day . There is no dress code for the Centurion Lounges beyond what one would consider a general airport dress codeshoes, check; shirt, check. Ill admit too, I bring my kids on one business trip per year (vail) and would be pretty disappointed if I couldnt bring them into Denvers lounge. Hurry up and cut through the red tape of Chicago and their unions. We sat at one the black card reserved tables. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Location: Terminal D, across from Gate D12. Hand out a snack box and a can of coke and let them sit around. Written May 1, 2022. As a Chicago guy with the AA Exec card, Id quickly drop this for the AmEx Platinum. Yes. No worries you can purchase instant lounge access in seconds. And when I say packed, I mean waiting lines both outside and inside. A problem that needs to be addressed immediately. I never renewed my PLAT card over this stuff 2 years ago. No worries you can purchase instant lounge access in seconds. There are no independent lounges in Austin, and the largest carrier at the airport Southwest has no lounges. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Autocratic leaders, pandemics, unprovoked wars, environmental crisis, kids being shot at schools, and on and on and on. My solution to the military issue is perhaps airlines and CC companies should sponsor each airports USO and improve the service/amenities within. Exactly. The lines are long and there is a place in the app that asks you to check in. Compensation does not impact the placement of cards in content. We fly AF quite a bit and the lounge is ALWAYS packed. Worse article ever written. This does not apply to Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with a connecting flight. New Delta Sky Club opened in October. The new lounge is located on the mezzanine level in the Central Terminal. Grow up selfish people. The greatest surprise is that someone would even post such comments today and think it wise. Lounge crowding is indeed a Global Pandemic. The only time I will use a lounge now is International (when they are decent). Honest question that is not applicable any other context but this: Why should all cardholders suffer when some can prosper and other can suffer. Groups of 6 or more certainly stood out from the rest. Because only 10% of the lounge pays the card geez the rest is military (free) or discounted authorized user through black market, Dans deals etc. Please get the facts right. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Earlier in the month an alert reader spotted a popup American Express Centurion lounge display at LAX. With that being said, the food I did have was good just not to the standards of a centurion lounge. British Airways Terraces Lounge. Many would prefer to leave their spouse outside the lounge before a long flight. To make things worse, nowadays some lounges even allow day passes for purchase. Even when it gets crowded, its never so crowded that I cant find a seat. If the lounges are big enough for everyone to get in, that kind of ruins it. It has a well-stocked bar, self-serve buffet, and . May be we should charge them $300 instead of $695. Do you they never sell those waiting for a disabled person to book them? In the U.S.: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (O'Hare), Dallas . Location: Terminal 5, near gate M7 FYI Amex does not provide the card fee free for military folks. The Centurion Lounge at IAH is now open. iFly.com. The whole point of a lounge is to have a quiet, uncrowded area to relax. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. Your alternative is Midway. Cant get in. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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If youre connecting between flights and are planning to use a lounge at a different terminal, be sure to leave lots of time to ride the shuttle bus and clear security. Some key information is provided below: Open daily from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Make reservations via Amex Experiences App or Relationship Manager. For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card from American Express, click here. Personally, I just want a hot meal before getting on my flight and Ill bounce. This means Id have to switch from my AmEx Fidelity Rewards card, which I find to be a great card with no annual fee and cash back. I was at the re-opening of the United Club at EWR last Thursday. Absolutely. Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B6: Daily: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B18: Daily: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Terminal 1, Concourse C, near gate C16: Daily: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Terminal 2, Concourse F, near gate F9: Daily: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Its not just AmEx lounges and over promotion has a lot to do with it. Otherwise, the crowds are awful, the people disgusting in their dress and manner (piling plates of Sysco processed crap onto paper plates while holding a Bud Light), the seating is non-existent, its impossible to work, and kids are screaming everywhere. The Amex Centurion Lounge New York JFK is now scheduled to open in the second half of 2020, while previously the lounge was supposed to open in the first half of 2020. Featured Image Credit: Are you really that bad at reading comprehension? including flagship locations through The Centurion Network which includes Centurion . But its great to see them continuing to grow the network. Place was PACKED. Whether you're arriving early to relax before a flight or need to refresh during your layover, our exceptional personalized experience is exactly what you need. There are zero lounges for domestic flights at ORD. To reach the Star Alliance Lounge, head to Level 6, and look for the lounge's door near the central atrium. The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! Sure. Sure, and they are doing that to an extent (Seattle the latest example). Also, bathrooms are much better than the ones at the airport. Make your own lounge by trying to balance some $20 sandwich with your carryon and personal item, then sitting down in dimly lit uncomfortable corner trying to eat with one hand and setting the sandwich on the wrapper so it doesnt touch the gross surface of the chair next to you? Your email address will not be published. Terms of Service apply. Chicago is home to a hefty variety of hotels for travelers craving a stay in the Windy City. . The breakfast buffet has a nice selection of freshly cut fruits, 2 types of scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt, and a variety of breads. Its service members rights to have these acts for protection and if it causes card fees to be waived so what, they raised their hand to do what most folks wont do. They are outright laughing in your face and calling you a simpleton! Chris Hassan. My husband is the primary and myself and our son have plat. I have seen many pissed off people being sent away because of the wait, us included. Access & Guests: Centurion Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel and a government-issued I.D. Can you pay to get into American Express lounge? The Destinations Around The World Open To Travelers Vaccinated Against . Only way to reduce crowd, is to hand out less cards, which Amex will never do. Ive seen crowded lounges and waiting lists, but how pathetic to pay $695 each year for a credit card and have to wait in lines like this in order to enter an airport lounge? I remember when these lounges first opened. Cant recall ever seeing a burn pit near a centurion club. Where is the American Airlines lounge at O Hare? Delta Sky Club. We really appreciate it! Its pretty clear lounge use is well outside the capacity of these lounges to support it. But then whats the difference between the lounge and the rest of the airport? How about arriving LAX at around 9pm to connect to a flight to ORD only to find it closed at 430pm? Access & Guests: Centurion Card, a confirmed boarding pass for same-day travel and a government-issued I.D. May as well just open the doors to everyone at that point. just pitiful AMEX! The horror! Privacy Policy and Maybe limit access to a specific # say 10 visits/year. Most of you guys sound like a bunch of entitled uber-Karens tbh. Visited the CLT and IAH lounges this week. Location: Terminal 1, Concourse C, near gate C18 Anyone know why there is no Centurion lounge at O'Hare? I didn't sample any of the alcohol due to it being 6am; next time!". The lounge is open on Monday and Saturday from 8:15 a.m. to 11:50 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday 6 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. It's important to note that access may be restricted on a daily basis between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., as well as between 6 and 8 p.m. Travel times are estimates and are not guaranteed. After things opened and then the chaos of air travel became like at no time ever I just was in that mode already and continued because I wanted no part of maximizing any time in these airports with the hordes of crazies like we see now. Passengers must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight, Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest, Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card for an international flight, Access is possible at the departure airport, during connection, or on arrival, Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight, Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card, Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only, Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest, North America pass: Individual: CA$495; Partner: CA$730, Worldwide pass: Individual: CA$665; Partner: CA$970, Passengers must have a valid boarding card for a flight departing within 24 hours, Passengers must also be dressed in uniform, be on leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers, Can invite family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight, Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass, Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest. Your first class seat and premier lounge access is a direct result of having the best military in the world. Yes, the lack of decent lounges at ORD surprises me too based on its passenger numbers. Amex Centurion club blows this lounge out of the water. A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline. View all lounges in George Bush Intercontinental Airport.