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American Express Removes Free Airport Lounge Meal Benefit From Platinum Cards

Grant Martin

Skift Take

A key benefit that many road warriors love about the American Express Platinum card is evaporating later this summer.

A key benefit that comes with the American Express Platinum credit card is going away later this summer. On August 1, American Express Platinum cardholders that sign up for Priority Pass will no longer be able to use the latter membership to access airport restaurants for free meals. A spokesperson for Priority Pass owner Collinson confirmed the changes, which were first reported by the frequent flyer blog View from the Wing, saying "American Express has taken the decision to remove access to non-lounge airport experiences from Priority Pass for its car

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