{"id":61777,"date":"2026-04-26T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=61777"},"modified":"2026-05-02T01:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:46:52","slug":"amex-lufthansa-lounge-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/credit-cards\/amex-lufthansa-lounge-access\/","title":{"rendered":"How Amex Cardholders Can Access Lufthansa Lounges \u2014 While This Benefit Still Lasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Access to Lufthansa lounges has been one of the more unpredictable perks tied to The Platinum Card from American Express. After a series of extensions over the past few years, the benefit now has a firm end date of October 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, eligible cardmembers can still access select Lufthansa lounges when flying on a Lufthansa Group airline. But if this has been part of your travel routine, it\u2019s worth understanding how the benefit works and what\u2019s going away soon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18281\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/479\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18281 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"Lufthansa Lounge Entrance\" width=\"600\" height=\"479\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Entrance.jpg 824w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Entrance-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Entrance-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Munich Lufthansa Lounge Entrance Credit: S. Helmy<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_It_Works\">How It Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the many lounge access perks of the <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> has been entry to select Lufthansa lounges when flying with Lufthansa Group airlines. While this benefit has been extended multiple times, it\u2019s now scheduled to end on October 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, cardmembers of <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a>, and Centurion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express can access select Lufthansa lounges worldwide when flying on a same-day Lufthansa Group boarding pass. The specific lounge you can enter depends on your card and class of service.<\/p>\n<p>For <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">Business Platinum Card<\/a> cardmembers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flying economy: Access to the Business lounge<\/li>\n<li>Flying business class: Access to the Senator lounge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028089\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$895<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Cardholders can access more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide, take advantage of up to $200 in annual airline fee credits, up to $209 in CLEAR+ credits, and TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or Global Entry fee credits. The card also includes an annual hotel credit worth up to $600 on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or The Hotel Collection bookings (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay), Hilton Honors\u2122 and Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite status, and a suite of benefits with Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Additional perks include $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership credit (with applicable sales taxes and Plus Ups not include), up to $300 in annual digital entertainment credits, up to $300 Equinox credits, and up to $200 annual Uber Cash and $120 Uber One Credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; points after you spend $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE;, including Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel&#xAE; on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.<\/li><li>With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection&#xAE;, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club&#xAE; visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges.* As of 07\/2025.<\/li><li>$200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card&#xAE; you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card&#xAE; to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.<\/li><li>$300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Experience the latest shows, news and recipes. Get up to $25 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases on Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV when you purchase directly from one or more of the providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE; using the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.<\/li><li>$400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: Get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to make eligible purchases with Resy, including dining purchases at U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: CLEAR+ helps get you to your gate faster by using your face to verify you are you at 55+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR+ Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR+ with your Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.<\/li><li>$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card&#xAE; Account. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.<\/li><li>Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; through American Express Travel&#xAE;, enjoy noon check-in, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.<\/li><li>$300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That's up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>$895 annual fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/PlatinumCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p>Amex Centurion Card holders have access to the First, Senator, and Business lounges regardless of their class of travel.<\/p>\n<p>To access the lounges, travelers must present:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> or Amex Centurion Card<\/li>\n<li>Government-issued photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Same-day Lufthansa Group boarding pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18283\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18283 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Drinks.jpg\" alt=\"Lufthansa Lounge Drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Drinks.jpg 859w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Drinks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Drinks-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Drinks-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Munich Lufthansa Lounge Drinks Credit: S. Helmy<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_the_Lufthansa_Group\">What Is the Lufthansa Group?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lufthansa Group comprises several airlines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Austrian Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Brussels Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Air Dolomiti<\/li>\n<li>Edelweiss Air<\/li>\n<li>Eurowings<\/li>\n<li>Discover Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Lufthansa<\/li>\n<li>Lufthansa City Airlines<\/li>\n<li>SWISS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Participating_Lufthansa_Lounges\">Participating Lufthansa Lounges<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The access policy applies to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/de\/vorteile\/the-platinum-card\/lufthansa-lounges.html\" rel=\"noopener\">multiple participating Lufthansa lounges<\/a>. Airports with accessible Lufthansa lounges include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boston (BOS)<\/li>\n<li>Berlin (BER)<\/li>\n<li>Detroit (DTW)<\/li>\n<li>Dubai (DXB)<\/li>\n<li>Dusseldorf (DUS)<\/li>\n<li>Frankfurt (FRA)<\/li>\n<li>Hamburg (HAM)<\/li>\n<li>Hannover (HAJ)<\/li>\n<li>London (LHR)<\/li>\n<li>Milan (MXP)<\/li>\n<li>Munich (MUC)<\/li>\n<li>Newark (EWR)<\/li>\n<li>New York\u2013Kennedy (JFK)<\/li>\n<li>Paris (CDG)<\/li>\n<li>Stuttgart (STR)<\/li>\n<li>Washington\u2013Dulles (IAD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18284\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18284 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Workstations.jpg\" alt=\"Lufthansa Lounge Workstations\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Workstations.jpg 823w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Workstations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Workstations-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lufthansa-Lounge-Workstations-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Munich Lufthansa Lounge Workstations. Credit: S. Helmy<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Guest_Access_Policy\">Guest Access Policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, the generous access policy does not apply to guests. You're unable to bring a complimentary guest into the lounge, though Lufthansa does allow you to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/airlines\/buy-lufthansa-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase access to several of its lounges<\/a>. Prices vary by location and lounge, typically ranging from around $44 to $100-plus.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the launch of this partnership, Lufthansa lounge access has always felt a bit uncertain. After the initial rollout, access was extended multiple times \u2014 sometimes for just a month at a time. That makes the Oct. 1 end date less surprising, even if it\u2019s a loss for frequent Lufthansa flyers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_It_Works\">How It Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Is_the_Lufthansa_Group\">What Is the Lufthansa Group?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Participating_Lufthansa_Lounges\">Participating Lufthansa Lounges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Guest_Access_Policy\">Guest Access Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Express will end its Lufthansa lounge access partnership on October 1, 2026. 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