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Amex to Tighten Centurion Lounge Access on July 8, 2026

The issuer says the changes protect the lounge experience as demand grows.

Overview

  • Guests must be on the same flight as the cardmember to enter a Centurion Lounge.
  • During layovers, access will be limited to within five hours of the departing flight; the existing three-hour pre-departure window remains otherwise.
  • The policy applies to the Amex Platinum, Business Platinum, Corporate Platinum, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve consumer and business cards.
  • Enforcement will cover U.S. Centurion Lounges and select international locations including London Heathrow, Tokyo Haneda, and Hong Kong.
  • Industry commentators say the changes are modest and unlikely to resolve crowding without entry caps or per-cardmember limits, and The Points Guy notes Corporate Platinum details were collected independently.