{"id":61777,"date":"2026-04-26T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=61777"},"modified":"2026-05-30T17:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T17:28:36","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\nYou 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\nYou 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 $219 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, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 Delta Sky Club visits (subject to visit limitations) when flying on an eligible Delta flight, Priority Pass&#x2122; membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges. *As of 01\/2026<\/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&#x2122; by Resy: Get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to pay for eligible purchases with Resy, including dining purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required. As a Platinum Card&#xAE; Member you have special access to reservations on select nights at participating sought after Resy restaurants in select cities through Platinum Nights&#x2122; by Resy. Simply add your Platinum Card&#xAE; to your Resy profile to book your reservation.<\/li><li>$219 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 $219 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 late 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: Get up to a $12.95* statement credit back each month after you pay for a monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes on one membership fee.<\/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?v2026-8-127301ce5d#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>Lufthansa &#8212; including subsidiaries Lufthansa City Airlines,\u00a0Air Dolomiti, and\u00a0Discover Airlines<\/li>\n<li>SWISS &#8212; including subsidiary Edelweiss Air<\/li>\n<li>Austrian Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Brussels Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Discover Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Eurowings<\/li>\n<li>ITA Airways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, all of the documentation on this lounge access refers to &#8220;Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian airlines).&#8221; So, it's likely that you need to be flying one of the three listed airlines to get lounge access.<\/p>\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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