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Key Takeaways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) features 8 lounges in Terminal B, offering premium amenities like showers and gourmet food.
Lounges generally provide comfortable seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a variety of refreshments, making the wait for flights more enjoyable and productive for travelers.
Many lounges can be accessed through day passes. Priority Pass holders can access Be Relax Spa and Gameway.
With services to nearly 90 international destinations, it’s no wonder that LAX has 20+ lounges within the terminals. These include domestic and international carriers (such as Delta and United) and major international carriers (like Qantas and Emirates).
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Air Canada
Location: Terminal 6, near gate 65B Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Facilities
Business centers with PCs and printers
Light snacks and beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits
Newspapers and magazines
Showers with towels and amenities
Wi-Fi
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
Air Canada Signature class and business class
Premium cabin passengers must have a same-day boarding card to access the lounge before their flight
Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada codeshare flight, or with a Star Alliance partner airline
Passengers may bring guests for $24 before 11 a.m. or $36 after 11 a.m., per person
Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, and Elite 50K members
Passengers must have a same-day boarding card and may access the lounge before the flight or on arrival from an Air Canada flight
Passengers may bring a domestic partner and/or up to 5 dependents (under 25 years old)
Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada codeshare flight, or with a Star Alliance partner airline
Additional guests will be charged $24 before 11 a.m. or $36 after 11 a.m.
Aeroplan Elite 35K members
Passengers must have a same-day boarding card to access the lounge before their flight
Star Alliance Gold members
Members traveling in any cabin may access the lounge before their flight with a same-day boarding card
Members are permitted to bring 1 guest free of charge traveling on the same flight
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members
North America Plus and Worldwide members may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
North America Plus membership: CA$495 (annually) for Individual membership; CA$730 (annually) for partner membership
Worldwide membership: CA$665 (annually) for Individual membership; CA$970 (annually) for partner membership
Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada codeshare flight, or with a Star Alliance partner airline.
Passengers may bring guests for $24 before 11 a.m. or $36 after 11 a.m., per person
One-time guest access benefits for TD and CIBC Aeroplan-affiliated cardholders
Members can access the lounge 1 or 4 times annually (depending on the credit card) when traveling on an Aeroplan flight reward
Valid when redeemed through your Aeroplan account on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or under the Air Canada Express banner
Annual credit card fees:
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card: $399
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card: $120
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Business Card: $149
CIBC Aerogold® Visa Infinite Card: $120
CIBC Aerogold® Visa Card for Business: $180
CIBC Aerogold® Visa Infinite Privilege Card: $399
Select American Express AeroplanPlus cardmembers (Reserve, Platinum, Corporate Platinum)
Passengers must have a same-day boarding card and may access the lounge on presentation of their American Express AeroplanPlus card
Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, under the Air Canada Express banner, Air Canada codeshare, or select Air Canada partner flights
Latitude, Comfort, or Flex fare passengers that purchase lounge access
Passengers may purchase access to the lounge with a same-day boarding card
Lounge fee:
Latitude fare: $25
Comfort fare: $40
Flex fare: $50
Valid for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and under the Air Canada Express banner
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge House Rules
Access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is generally for departing passengers only. The only exception is for Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, and Elite 50K members that may access a lounge on arrival from a domestic flight.
A same-day boarding card must be displayed at reception.
Mobile phones must not be used in the lounge’s cell-free zones.
Passengers traveling with a paid first class ticket may access the lounge before their flight when flying on itineraries that include a segment that is over 2,100 miles
Admirals Club members have unlimited access to any Admirals Club, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
AAdvantage Status
Fee
AAdvantage
$850 (85,000 miles)
AAdvantage Gold
$825 (82,500 miles)
AAdvantage Platinum
$800 (80,000 miles)
AAdvantage Platinum Pro
$775 (77,500 miles)
AAdvantage Executive Platinum
$750 (75,000 miles)
Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline (please refer to admittance section).
Eligible first and business passengers
First and business passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight
Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline, or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American.
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
$595 (annually)
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).
Military
Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
Must be an American Airlines-operated flight
American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by American, any Oneworld airline, or JetBlue (see rules for the applicable access type above). 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.
Guests may have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g. AAdvantage membership card or number) and same-day boarding card. 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.
Dress and conduct must be in line with a professional environment.
Headphones must be worn when using a personal device.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Stephen Au
Location: Terminal 4, near gate 40 Opening Hours: Daily: 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Facilities
Business center with PCs and printer
Quiet room and day beds with charging ports
Self-serve cocktail bar and premium wine station
Self-serve food station, including a grilled cheese bar
Showers with towels and amenities
Wi-Fi
American Airlines Flagship First Dining
American Airlines Flagship Dining at Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Stephen Au
Flagship First Dining is an exclusive dining experience where passengers can enjoy premium à la carte dining accompanied by Krug Champagne. This space is temporarily closed.
Passengers who qualify are those traveling in Flagship First or Flagship Business Plus Class internationally between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and South America, and transcontinental passengers between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK), New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA) (A321T aircraft only) or Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS) (A321T aircraft only), or Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA) (Boeing 777-300 aircraft).
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
Eligible first or business passengers on qualifying international, transcontinental or domestic flights
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
International first class passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American.
Qualifying flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, or South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)
Qualifying transcontinental passengers are between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK), New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA) (A321T aircraft only), or Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS) (A321T aircraft), or Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA) (Boeing 777-300 aircraft)
Qualifying domestic flights are between Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Kona (KOA), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Maui (OGG), Chicago (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL), Charlotte (CLT) and Honolulu (HNL)
Eligible AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card when departing or connecting on eligible international flights
Passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American.
Qualifying flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, or South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
Passengers may bring up to 2 guests or their immediate family (including children under 18)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American.
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card when departing or connecting to a flight
Passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline
American Airlines Flagship Lounge House Rules
A same-day ticket must be on the same day of travel or before 6 a.m. the following day.
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.
Hot Tip: Read about our experience in the Flagship Lounge at LAX, including Flagship First Dining.
Be Relax Spa
Image Credit: Be Relax
Location: Terminal 1, near gate 12 after security and Tom Bradley International terminal near gate 154 Opening Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Details
Fees and Policies
Priority Pass
Passengers may access the lounge 1 time with a same-day boarding pass
Cardholders can’t register guests
N/A
Priority Pass members can choose 1 of the following complimentary treatments:
Be Back 30-minute lounger massage
Be Back 15-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Head Up 10-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Be Feet 10-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Other services are available to Priority Pass members and the general public at à la carte rates.
Centurion Lounge
Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Terminal B, on the left after security Opening Hours: Daily: 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
Cardmembers may enter with up to 2 complimentary guests if they have spent $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, otherwise, a guest day pass can be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child between the ages of 2 and 17
Executive members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests
$1,495 (annually) (effective January 1, 2023) | 149,500 miles
Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
Individual membership
Individual members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 (effective February 2, 2023) per person
$695 (annually) (effective January 1, 2023) | 69,500 miles
Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight
Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel
Flying Delta, Delta Onepassengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight
Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey
Delta Reserve card
Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with 2 guest passes annually
Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 (effective February 2, 2023) per person
Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
Virgin Australia/Velocity VIP Platinum or Gold card members Virgin Australia business class passengers
Cardmembers or business class passengers may access a Delta Sky Club
Membership card must be displayed at the lounge along with a same-day international boarding pass for a Delta- or Virgin Australia-operated flight
Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.
Delta Sky Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Delta Lifetime Members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
Guests may have access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
Gameway Terminal 6 Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Gameway
Los Angeles International Airport has 2 Gameway locations:
Terminal 3 near gate 30B: Daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Terminal 6, near gate 65B: Daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Gameway Facilities
43-inch flat-screen 4K television
Bottle of water and 2 snacks
Charging station
Leather seating
Noise-canceling headphones
Use of a game station for 2 hours
Gameway Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
Day Pass
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card before a departing flight
Passengers can be traveling in any cabin
Passengers can be accompanied by eligible traveling companions
Passengers can access the lounge 4 hours prior to the flight
30 minutes: $15.99
60 minutes: $25.99
Unlimited: $39.99
Priority Pass
Members have access to a 120-minute stay at 1 game station, including 1 complimentary bottle of soda or water and 2 free snacks
Priority Pass membership fee:
Standard: $99
Standard Plus: $329
Prestige: $469
Subsequent hours can be purchased with a 10% discount
LA International Lounge (Currently Closed)
LA International Lounge. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Terminal B, level 6 lounges Opening Hours: Daily: 6 a.m. to the last departure
LA International Lounge Facilities
Coffee machine, wine, beer, and spirits
Newspapers and magazines
Self-serve snacks and sandwiches
TVs
Wi-Fi
LA International Lounge Access
Business or first class passengers are permitted access to the lounge when flying on a same-day boarding. Entry is valid when flying with Air Tahiti Nui, EL AL, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and Philippine Airlines.
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Los Angeles Airport. Image Credit: Oneworld
Location: Terminal B, level 5 after security Opening Hours: Daily: 6.30 a.m. until the last Qantas flight departure
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Facilities
Business center with PCs
Charging stations
Children’s area
Fully-stocked bar
Hot and cold food buffet
Newspapers and magazines
Showers with amenities
Wi-Fi
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Access
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Access Type
Details
Fees and Policies
Business and first class passengers
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for departing or connecting international flights over 5 hours
First class passengers may be accompanied by 1 guest (infants under 2 are admitted free of charge, and children over 2 years are considered a guest)
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, a Oneworld airline, or Jetstar Business Max fares
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Oneworld, Jetstar, or China Eastern
Qantas Frequent Flyer purchased access
Selected members may be invited by email and have the opportunity to purchase access to the lounge using cash or Qantas Points
Access requires a same-day boarding card
Fee undisclosed
Valid on Qantas-operated flights
Qantas Club member, Qantas Club Annual Guest Card
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
Emirates Skywards Gold and Platinum
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Emirates
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire frequent flyers
Members may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for a departing flight
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline (list as above)
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge House Rules
American Airlines and Qantas paid entry allowance is not permitted for Oneworld lounges.
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members are not permitted in the lounge when flying solely within North America or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Passengers must be traveling on a flight marketed and operated by a Oneworld member airline.
Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only)
Valid for travel on a United Airways flight
United Business (international flights)
Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United first class
United Business (premium transcontinental flights)
Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, and destination airports (domestic arrivals only)
Applies to flights between: New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) Newark (EWR) – Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO) Newark (EWR) – San Francisco (SFO)
First class on a Star Alliance airline
Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight
Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest
Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
Business class on a Star Alliance airline
Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight
United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold status
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
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership
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
Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
North America pass: Individual: CA$495; Partner: CA$730
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 be traveling on a United or United Express flight
Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)
Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass
Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest
Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport
United Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
United Club members can be accompanied by 1 spouse and child under 21 or up to 2 guests.
Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2, free of charge.
Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.
United Polaris Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: United Airlines
Location: Terminal 7, near gate 73 Opening Hours: Daily: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
United Polaris Lounge Facilities
À la carte dining
Breakfast juice bar
Business services with printers and copiers
Fully-stocked bar including beer, wine, spirits, and barista coffee
Newspapers and magazines
Phone rooms
Quiet suites
Self-serve buffet with hot and cold options
Shower suites with amenities
United Polaris Lounge Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
United Polaris business class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, departing for a flight or connecting
Valid for international flights on a United-operated flight
Star Alliance international first class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight
Passengers may be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for international flights on a Star Alliance-operated flight
Star Alliance international business class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight
United Polaris House Rules
United Polaris is available on trans-Pacific or trans-Atlantic flights and on flights from the U.S. to Buenos Aires, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Santiago.
Passengers flying on discounted industry fares or staff travel tickets are not permitted in the lounge.
For Star Alliance admittance, long-haul international routes are classed as the U.S. to Asia, Australia, Europe, and select South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru).
USO Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Center Way, LAX Theme Building, ground floor Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
USO Lounge Facilities
3 private family rooms
Canteen snack bar
Charging stations
Baggage storage
Dining room
Family room with children’s play area
Gaming lounge
Nap room
Outdoor pavilion
Private rooms for telephone calls
Showers
TV lounge and movie theater
USO Lounge Access
Active-duty military and their families are permitted in the lounge with appropriate military identification, along with military retirees that meet the lounge admission requirements.
Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access
Lounges for most of the major international carriers are located in the International Terminal B. If you’re connecting from a domestic flight arriving at Terminals 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, then you will be able to remain within the secure area to connect to the International Terminal.
Terminals 1 and 3 are connected to the International Terminal via the new Delta Sky Way, so you can now walk inside the secure area without re-clearing security. Alternatively, you also have the option to ride the airside shuttle bus that connects the International Terminal to Terminals 2 and 3. Both of these options are available to passengers that are not required to collect checked luggage in between flight connections.
Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are connected via airside walkways so passengers can freely move between these terminals to utilize available lounges.
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The Amex Platinum reigns supreme for luxury travel, offering the best airport lounge access plus generous statement credits, and complimentary elite status.
The Amex Platinum reigns supreme for luxury travel, offering the best airport lounge access plus generous statement credits, and complimentary elite status.
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on the Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
80,000 points
$1,760
$695
See Pay Over Time APR
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Good to Excellent (670-850)
When it comes to cards that offer top-notch benefits, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better card out there than The Platinum Card® from American Express.
Make no mistake — the Amex Platinum card is a premium card with a premium price tag. With amazing benefits like best-in-class airport lounge access, hotel elite status, and tremendous value in annual statement credits, it can easily prove to be one of the most lucrative cards in your wallet year after year.
Pros
The best airport lounge access out of any card (by far) — enjoy access to over 1,400 worldwide lounges, including the luxurious Amex Centurion Lounges,Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and many more!
5x points per dollar spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or with AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per year)
5x points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels booked with AmexTravel.com
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
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The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market. As of 03/2023.
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Receive either a $100 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Platinum Card®. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
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If you’re a business owner, perhaps the Amex Business Platinum card might be more suited to your needs. The Amex Business Platinum card shares many of the benefits of the personal Amex Platinum card, with added protections for business owners and business-centric benefits, like up to $400 Dell statement credit or 1.5x for eligible purchases on your card made at U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers, at U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and at U.S. shipping providers as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more everywhere else (up to $2 million in purchases per calendar year).
The rating for this card has been determined by our own industry experts who know the in's and out's of credit card products. Bonuses, rewards as well as rates and fees are all taken into account. Compensation from the issuer does not affect our rating. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse.
This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!
This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!
Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
150,000 points
$3,300
$695
19.49% - 28.49% Variable
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
When you factor in the large number of perks that the card offers like the best airport lounge access at over 1,400 lounges, along with tons of annual credits, it’s easy to see why this card can is a top option for frequent traveling business owners.
Pros
5x Membership Rewards points per $1 on flights and prepaid hotels at Amex Travel
Access to over 1,400 worldwide airport lounges as part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection
Get 50% more Membership Rewards points (1.5 points per $1) on eligible purchases in key business categories, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more (cap applies)
Welcome Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com, and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchase at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more, on up to $2 million per Card Account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus.
Unlock over $1,000 in statement credits on select purchases, including tech, recruiting and wireless in the first year of membership with the Business Platinum Card®. Enrollment required. See how you can unlock over $1,000 annually in credits on select purchases with the Business Platinum Card®, here.
$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged by the airline to the Card.
$199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: Use your card and get up to $199 in statement credits per calendar year on your CLEAR® Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use the Business Platinum Card®.
The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market as of 03/2023.
Prefer a card that earns Chase Ultimate Reward points and is a bit more well-rounded when it comes to point-earning? Then the Chase Sapphire Reserve card would be a perfect option. The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers perks like 5x points on air travel and 10x points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Travel, 3x points on all other travel, a $300 travel credit, and 10x points on Lyft rides (through March 31, 2025), along with many more perks.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card does not offer access to nearly as many lounge programs as the Amex Platinum card, but it still gets you into all Priority Pass lounges.
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A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns 3x points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.
A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns 3x points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.
Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $900 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Travel℠
60,000 points
$1,200
$550
22.49%-29.49% Variable
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Excellent (740-850)
If you’re looking for an all-around excellent travel rewards card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the best options out there.
The card combines elite travel benefits and perks like airport lounge access, with excellent point earning and redemption options. Plus it offers top-notch travel insurance protections to keep you covered whether you’re at home or on the road.
Don’t forget the $300 annual travel credit which really helps to reduce the annual fee!
Pros
10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase TravelSM immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually
10x points on Lyft purchases through March 31, 2025
10x points on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $250 through March 31, 2025
Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $900 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
$300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.
Earn 5x total points on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Travel℠ immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Travel℠. For example, 60,000 points are worth $900 toward travel.
Get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2027.
1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide after an easy, one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select and up to $100 application fee credit every four years for Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck®
Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
Of the 20+ lounges at LAX, only a handful allow passengers to purchase a day pass, with 1 of them (Alaska Lounge) admitting passengers traveling on any airline. Others require a same-day boarding card with a particular airline or at least flying with a contracted partner.
The choice is plentiful for first and business passengers flying on a Star Alliance flight, with lounge access potentially with the operating airline or at the dedicated Star Alliance lounge.
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