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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Free wi-fi
Decent food/snacks selection (although most don’t have that)
complimentary beverages
A respite from the chaos of the airport…hopefully a decent bite to eat.
free wine!
Not having to worry about finding someone to help me with upgrades, or flight information.
I love hiding away from the masses 🙂
Comfy chairs!
Comfortable seats to relax, putting your feet up before a long flight helps quite a bit.
Showers after a long flight and snacks for the kid.
The agents that can help with irregular operations.
I love how I can escape the crowd, get some snacks and drinks, and connect to wifi in more comfy chairs and just a more relaxing atmosphere.
Comfortable seats.
I’ve never used the showers… but I can see how that can really come in handy at times.
Free beer.
Power Outlets! Although most US airports are refreshing their waiting areas and adding power outlets, I like know that I can always find an outlet to charge my phone/ipad/computer before a long flight.
Great place to meet up with the rest of your group at the airport.
Airport lounges allow me the smug satisfaction of knowing that I’m not toughing it out with the cattle call of passengers out in the public waiting areas of the terminal.
Easy access to restrooms, without having to drag in all your luggage.
Free bottle of water, thanks to our friends at the TSA the only options is usually ridiculously priced so it is nice have a free alternative.
Free snacks.
I like that the wifi is generally faster than inside the terminals and I don’t have to watch an ad to log on.
Peace and quiet
I like the free wifi that is offered.
I also like the free snacks.
The idea of being away from it all, that’s the best!
A kid-friendly room for my kids.
The privacy
Being away from the crowds.
A lounge is safe haven for your family when your connceting flight is cancelled.
Free snacks
Free internet
Chocolate.
Ticketing agents
As a parent, I appreciate a lounge with a separate kids play room — great for the kids, and good for the other patrons.
The food …. centurion only, though.
Peace and quiet!
(last entry)
The no cell phone quiet areas.
The showers in the ORD United Club.
Free WiFi.
Friendlier employees if you need to rebook a flight
Relaxing
Free beer
Free internet
Less crowded bathrooms
Better customer service during delays
Free wifi and better customer service agents if there are issues with my flights.
the thing i like most of all is being able to sit in a comfortable chair while i’m waiting for my flight. a newspaper and a glass of wine are the icing on the cake.
Free wifi!
Free wifi, food, and a space to relax!