"Good luck if you have a short connection at DFW," shares TPG Lounge member Christina Riley, who reports encountering waits at multiple lounge locations. That's not a super slow travel day, but nor is it a recent record-setter.Īccording to the feedback in the TPG Facebook Lounge, in addition to waits at the Denver location, multiple travelers have faced frequent waits in locations such as Seattle (SEA) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), too. It happened on a day that just under 1.7 million people were flying in the U.S., according to the Transporation Security Administration. ![]() While the lounges don't always require a wait to get in, the quoted 30-45 minute wait we recently faced to enter the Denver lounge wasn't a one-off. If you haven't been to the lounges a lot lately, this could be a shock. In addition to the limited hours, another challenge - and the one we recently faced - is that there may be a wait to get in the Centurion Lounges. Related: Amex adds live lounge capacity indicator to app You may have to wait to get in to 8 or 9 p.m.įor the Centurion Lounges to really meet the needs of a wider swath of travelers, the current hours aren't sufficient. ![]() In contrast, the United Clubs I frequent in Houston (IAH) have hours that generally run from 5:45 a.m. In Miami (MIA), the lounge closes at 6 p.m., aka before dinnertime. The LaGuardia (LGA) location doesn't open until 8 a.m., well after the first and even second bank of business travelers have boarded their flights. The Denver Centurion Lounge location closes at 5 p.m., and that's not listed as temporary. Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG's free daily newsletter. We didn't have that kind of time to spare anyway, so we turned around to take the train (and our empty stomachs) back to our actual terminal. I didn't wait that long to get into a hot nightclub in my 20s, and sure wasn't waiting that long with two kids for an airport lounge. Instead, we were met with a 30-45 minute wait just to get in. Our dreams of "free" avocado bruschetta, salads and other small plates of nibbles from the live cooking station were dashed. Taking advantage of the lounge access perks that come with our $695-annual-fee The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates and fees) felt like a better plan than paying airport prices for drinks and snacks for four at the end of an already pricey ski trip.īut when we hopped terminals and arrived at the Centurion Lounge in Terminal C, it was full. Others prefer to spend as few minutes as possible in the airport and usually skip lounges altogether, even if they have complimentary access.Īfter skipping most lounge visits during the majority of my pandemic-era travels, on a recent trip through Denver International Airport (DEN), it was mealtime and my family needed something to eat. Card Members must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian.Some folks look forward to visiting airport lounges and love to linger as long as possible, watching planes maneuver on the tarmac, potentially with a stiff cocktail in hand. Please refer to the reception desk at The Centurion ® Lounge for availability and applicable charges.Įntry is subject to space availability. ![]() ![]() Complimentary access is offered to Card Member’s children aged 17 years or younger.Ĭard Members wishing to bring additional guests into the lounge will be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card. The two entries may be used by the Primary Card Member, an Additional Card Member or a guest travelling with a Card Member. Elevate your next international travel experienceĪccess to The Centurion ® Lounge is exclusive to eligible Card Members as outlined belowĪmerican Express Centurion ®, American Express ® Platinum, American Express ® Business Platinum and American Express® Corporate Platinum Card Members have unlimited access to The Centurion® Lounges for each American Express Card Account and are entitled to bring children 17 years of age or younger and up to two guests into the lounge.Īll other eligible Card Members as outlined below are entitled to a total of two entries per calendar year (1 January to 31 December).
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