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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Less crowded!
Free wi-fi
Snacks
Newspapers and magazines
Getting a rest before flight
I love the peace and quiet that you get compared to waiting out at the gate
Plane spotting is more enjoyable from a lounge if possible!
Not having to fight a ton of other people for power outlets is really helpful
Free food and drinks FTW
Airport bathrooms are disgusting, but the lounge ones are usually decent
Lounge seating is much more comfortable and better-maintained than gateside seating.
Airline lounges provide a way to experience travel without the chaos of the terminal. An oasis in a sea of madness.
Access to snacks, at some lounges can be a huge plus.
For international travel, with a stopover in Europe, lounges can be a great place to go when you don’t want to change money and still get a snack!
Less chaotic layovers after a red-eye.
Lounges are a great place to get a good view of the tarmac.
Five reasons I love a good airport lounge!
5. The peace, quiet and comfort. Being stuck near the gate means uncomfortable chairs, a grubby environment, and a lot of noise. A good lounge offers a wonderful alternative.
Being in an airline lounge helps make the travel experience calmer and less hectic for me.
4. Having access to airline employees if I need help. It’s much better than having to wait in a long line at the gate to try to get some help.
Lounges are a haven for the thirsty traveler.
3. Free access to computers and the internet.
Great place to change tickets!
I like the choices of beverages!
Good place to find a seat!
2. A good lounge has a kid’s area where my daughter can hang out and have fun while I relax. Great for the whole family!
Space to take calls and get work done!
1. FREE FOOD!
The relative quiet and comfort
The airline lounges have cleaner bathrooms than the ones on the concourses and I like that.
I enjoy the quiet and roomy seating.
Good place to plug in and get some work done.
Free Wi-Fi
Always can find a snack.
I live watching the planes arrive and depart the gates.
I like the snacks and drinks.
The food in some lounges (not United at Dulles and not US Airways at National).
I enjoy the (usually) free wifi.
Free drinks!
I like the free snacks. So convenient!
Clean bathrooms
Clean bathrooms.
I like how the lounges have reliable WiFi usually and comfortable seating.
Lounges can offer an opportunity to get to your plane more quickly and without having to reenter the terminal in some airports. Its a really cool feature!
A few minutes of quiet sitting in a comfortable chair having a cool drink helps prepare me for the crowded boarding area and plane.
Just a place away from the masses.
Love the free wine.
Comfortable place to sit and relax.
Free wifi.
Free pre-trip snacks
(…generally) A place to have a bit of quiet time for a sanity break!