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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Getting away from the hectic rush of the terminal.
Better agents to handle IRROPS.
Not having to sit on the floor to charge your phone.
Free WiFi!
That they apparently don’t let people like me in… And the great view of the planes…and the free stuff.
The bathroom and showers, if available
If it’s a slow day, agents who will come find me personally and tell me there’s been a delay and work with me to find alternatives
Having a desk to plug in my laptop and get a few minutes of work in makes all the difference in a rushed travel day
wifi
drinks and snacks
comfortable chairs and quiet areas
work stations
customer service and flight updates
reduces stress – makes travel easy
Free snacks.
shower, food, internet, place to nap
I’ve never been to a club lounge, nor do I have elite status. But in reading lots of travel bloggers, I’ve learned (with great envy) that some lounges have specially designated areas for children. That sounds AMAZING! Would love to experience that.
I like the free wifi and food.
Free food!
To clarify my comment: I have a 19-month old toddler, so hanging out in a lounge that has an area designated for children, would make for calmer travel, and for the rest of the passengers too, since she’d be able to get her energy out in the lounge, play with toys, etc. I’m not sure Admirals Club offers these children’s play areas, but if they do, I HAVE to win one of these passes so that next time I travel with my toddler it’ll be a fun experience! 🙂
free wifi!
free booze and fizzy water!
nice free breakfasts
comfy seats with plenty of power outlets
A place away from the mess.
free magazines/newspapers
I’d also like to experience an airline lounge to try out the free food. I travel economy all the time, so getting some free food and beverages before taking a domestic flight would be wonderful. Naturally, I have no idea if the food in the lounges is even decent, but since it’s free I wouldn’t complain.
I like showers and snacks
Being Away from the crowds
My personal fav..free drinks.
Snacks to nibble on.
Good time to relax after check in and security.
Quiet
Friendly helpful front desk attendants.
Power Outlets
Showers
Bloody marys
Aangels
Hot showers after being on an overnight flight!
Power outlets that don’t require sitting on the floor against a wall/using a crowded charging station.
Free drinks before a long flight
Coffee and food in a quiet place
Comfortable seating
free drinks
cleaner, larger waiting space
free food at the good lounges
nicer bathrooms/ showers
quiet space to rest
Free drinks and showers.
Getting away from everyone else.