Policy changes: Amex to update Centurion Lounge access rules

American Express Tightens Airport Lounge Access Policies

Visit a large enough airport and you’ll probably notice an abundance of lounges. Some are reserved for business-class travelers, others restrict their admission to holders of certain premium credit cards. For many weary travelers, the benefits of spending time here — from free food to shower access — makes them worth the detour. But with increased interest in lounges comes the possibility of overcrowding, and that’s led some lounge operators to …

Policy changes: Amex to update Centurion Lounge access rules

Airport lounge access has become increasingly competitive, and American Express is the latest issuer to announce changes.According to information shared with TPG, the issuer will change its Centurion Lounge access rules beginning July 8. Amex says the updates are intended to help preserve the Centurion Lounge experience by ensuring cardmembers (and their guests) continue to have a comfortable place to relax and recharge while traveling.Here's wh…

Amex to add additional Centurion Lounge access restrictions

Amex is again making some minor changes to Centurion Lounge access. Lounge overcrowding is a legitimate issue in just about every network across the US, from Delta Sky Clubs to Priority Pass. Centurion Lounges have been among the worst offenders over the last few years, with lounges in busy US airports often operating at capacity during peak times, and waits of more than one hour are common. Amex has tweaked the access rules for Centurion Lounge…

American Express Adds Two New Centurion Lounge Access Restrictions as of July 2026 - ATX Jetsetter

American Express has announced two new access restrictions for its popular Centurion Lounges that will go into effect in July 2026. The post American Express Adds Two New Centurion Lounge Access Restrictions as of July 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

American Express Tightens Centurion® Lounge Access With New Guest and Layover Time Limits - The Bulkhead Seat

American Express is rolling out another round of access restrictions for its Centurion® Lounges. This is the latest effort to manage crowding as demand for premium airport lounges remains high. The updated rules take effect on July 8th and introduce more restrictive guest access and how early travelers can enter during long connections. The changes will apply to Centurion® Lounges in the United States, as well as international locations like Lon…

Amex New Centurion Rules Target Guests and Layovers — But Crowding Won’t Change Without Entry Caps

American Express is tightening Centurion Lounge access again — targeting guests who are not on the same flight and limiting long connection layovers to five hours. It sounds like a crackdown, but it misses the real driver of the lines: too many cardmembers with effectively unlimited entry relative to lounge capacity, so crowding won’t change until access is capped.