# Amex Platinum and Business Platinum Lounge Access Rules Change July 8, 2026

_May 28 20:00_

Tags: American Airlines, Delta, Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass, Amex Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card, American Express, policy change, airline

American Express is updating Centurion Lounge access for Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders starting July 8, 2026, introducing a 5-hour layover limit and requiring guests to travel on the same flight

## Summary

American Express is implementing specific policy changes for Centurion Lounge access for eligible Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders, effective July 8, 2026. Key changes include:
- Cardmembers and eligible guests will only be able to access the Centurion Lounge during a layover of up to five hours before their departing flight.
- Guests of cardmembers will need to be traveling on the same flight as the cardmember to enter the lounge. The article also notes existing Delta Sky Club access rules for eligible Platinum Card members (10 visits per year when traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight) and guest allowances for Priority Pass Select

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta...). Relevant for Marriott Bonvoy elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Bilt, Capital One.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/how-to-choose-credit-card-airport-lounge-access) — How to choose a credit card for airport lounge access

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