A couple of weeks ago I wrote that American Express Platinum cards would still get you into US Airways and American lounges through the end of April.
Platinum cards lost access a month ago. Citibank is now the sole issuer of cards that offer lounge access with the new American Airlines.
And they’ve got – by far – the best credit card offer in the market with a 100,000 mile signup bonus for their Executive Card which bundles American and US Airways lounge access.
This month they’re ready to tell you about this card in American and US Airways lounges. If you come in with a card that used to come with lounge access, they’ll give you a club pass (valid for a year).
They’ve also given me plenty of miles and club passes to give away here on the blog!
I stopped into one club yesterday. And I discovered that they weren’t just giving away lounge passes (I picked one up that I’ll give away this weekend at Frequent Traveler University) but also giving away swag. They had dark chocolate in credit card wrappers. I ate that.

I figured, since Citi is being especially generous right now, why not share that with readers? I reached out they’ve generously offered to provide readers with miles and lounge passes for me to give away (for full disclosure I am not being compensated by Citibank, nor am I keeping any of the prizes for myself).
Here are the prizes:
- Grand Prize: 25,000 American AAdvantage miles and 4 American Admirals Club passes
- Four Additional Prizes: 4 American Admirals Club passes (each)
So here’s how you enter.
- Leave a comment on this blog post. Answer the question, “what do you really like about an airline lounge?”
- Enter by Noon Eastern, Sunday April 27. That’s 5 days from this writing, and there are five prizes.
- Enter no more than 5 times. Five prizes, five days to enter, you can enter by commenting up to five times. (It doesn’t have to be one per day, it can be five in a row if you wish.)
- Five prize winners will be drawn at random. As in past, I will use random.org for the drawing.
- Fine print. Void where prohibited by law. All of my decisions are final and unappealable, I want to make giveaways as easy as possible and with the fewest headaches possible. Redemption of Admirals Club passes are subject to Admirals Club Terms of Service and AAdvantage miles are subject to AAdvantage program terms.
So, what do you really like about an airline lounge?
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Very nice bathrooms.
The premium bourbon!
A way to impress my friends when I invite them in.
Free wifi is always nice.
The quiet atmosphere, the food and drinks, the nice décor– all is much appreciated after a long day of travel
The first stage of a great vacation is my time in the lounge.
Better, more relaxing seats.
Shower, wifi and freedom from the masses
Free wi-fi!
I had my first visit to a Airline Lounge last year when I went Anchorage to Nairobi (for a safari), in First Class using Alaska Air miles. OMG! Loved it. Want to do it again.
And occasional edible food!!
And occasional peace of mind…
A place to set my crap when I need to use the bathroom.
Showers on after an international flight
A great place to sit and relax with some quiet around, food and drinks are a plus, but the space and being able to unwind is priceless!!!
I like free snacks.
I like getting out of crowded terminals.
Free wifi is one of my favorite likes!
Quiet.
I like that the seats don’t have those obnoxious bars between them so you can actually get comfy on long layovers.
Comfy chairs!
I like having something cold to drink!
Free Wi-Fi.
A shower after brutal international legs in coach.
Showers are great !
And finally, a tasty beverage and a snack (though most of the time the food selection is pretty miserable).
Clean(er) restrooms!
Free Coke from a fountain!
Peace & quiet away from noise of the terminal !
Cheese blocks!
I like that lounges are quieter and less crowded than the main terminal area.
Free drinks and snacks!
Showers!
I like that lounges have free food, so I can have a snack before boarding my flight.
I like the magazines and work stations
Good wifi!
I love the food you get at a lounge. It’s a great, relaxing place to grab a snack while waiting for your flight.
I like that lounges have free drinks, so I can have a cocktail before my flight if I’m so inclined.
Clean bathrooms!
Assistance during IRROPS
I like that lounges tend to have more power outlets available that in the main terminal area, so I can use my laptop in the lounge and still have it fully charged for my flight.
I like that lounges have free wifi!
Good atmosphere for waiting out delays!
An oasis in the middle of chaos.
Perfect place for my family to relax before takeoff.
Good power outlets to charge my phone.
Free Wifi!
The free food and drinks!!!
Great help when flight is cancelled.
A nice chair to enjoy the quiet solitude apart from the masses in the terminal.