What happened
American Express Germany has notified Platinum Cardholders that complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges will be reduced from two guests to one effective July 8, 2026. This policy change applies to both primary and supplementary cards and aligns the lounge benefit with the existing Priority Pass one-guest limit. Guests must have a confirmed reservation for the same flight as the cardholder, with a maximum layover access of 5 hours. Additionally, the article notes that Amex Platinum will lose access to the Lufthansa Lounge network starting October 1, 2026. While the U.S. Amex Platinum card offers no free guests, the German version retains the one-guest allowance. Cardholders can still issue a complimentary partner card to mitigate the impact for families