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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I like the options for quieter space than at general boarding, especially for longer layovers.
Easy place to make ticket changes.
Free wifi
A calm place to relax before and between flights
I can actually find a place to charge my laptop.
I like having a bit of personal space before being cramped into the seats.
Snacks!!!
I like I can find a quiet space for my kids so they can relax from all the over stimulation.
Peace & quiet
FREE food and the chance to relax in comfort
Private security and passport control at the LH First
Class terminal.
Free booze
Possibly a quicker line for getting ticket issue help.
wifi and good seating/outlets to use it.
free wifi
free drinks
free snacks
Getting away from crowds at the gate
a quiet place to work
Besides all the mentioned amenities, I like to see my hubby’s eyes light up when we escape the crowds.
great place to relax between flights
Snacks 🙂
showers
Escape the crowds
Free wifi
Snacks and Drinks
Love the free beer and the relaxing environment for long layovers.
Great place to relax during connections
I like the ability to take a shower on a long international layover.
I like the ability to relax with a nice drink before a flight.
Good place to rechange electronics
I like access to workstations.
I like the quiet and less harried atmosphere.
Last one! I like the better customer service agents they offer.
more comfy chairs 🙂
Wifi, recharge electronics, Wifi, and a clean quiet bathroom.
Free WiFi, comfy chair and free drink!
Great place to relax!
I love the free food!
I really like that they’re a peaceful place to make sure you have your act together before going on a plane.
The comfortable environment with less noise/traffic!
Having a complimentary drink in a comfortable chair rather than hanging out on a bench at the gate.
To relax before my flight
Definitely more private and clean bathrooms!
Love being able to shower if it’s available between/before flights!
Tranquility
Wifi access can certainly come handy! Thanks for the contest!
relatively better peace and quiet in the lounge than out 🙂
Good place to work and free food
A nice place to relax before a flight.