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 wifi
Easier access to power outlet
Free drinks, snacks and sports on the big screen instead of the crowded boredom sitting by the gate.
A quiet break from the crowds at the gates
A decent meal, a good rest, entertainment for the kids, soooo much needed !
Clean restrooms.
Love avoiding the hustle and bustle near the gates.
Love the free snacks and drinks!
They’re a place to think, calmly and quietly.
Showers after a long flight!
Free wifi!
I can get a free breakfast before an early morning work trip, saving me time and hassle.
Get to feel all fancy and special by having lounge access
The comfortable chairs and ample space, with no crying babies
Nice chairs
You can shower (and change into more presentable clothes) after a long trip or for an event that you’re arriving just in time for.
Free food
Throwing in some pixie dust; this will be my lucky day! Thanks for keeping things interesting …
The free snacks! Not much, but a quick carb boost doesn’t hurt.
Not having to pay for wi-fi
A quick beer is always a good way to start a flight!
Definitely beats sitting in the boarding area and listening to announcement after announcement!
During flight delays the employees can be life savers.
Not having to compete for power outlets
Most clubs have great view of the ramp!
the peace and quiet
Quiet place to work and free drinks!
As a parent, I appreciate a lounge with a separate kids play room.
Television. It makes the wait time go by faster!
Showers and massage chairs
Easier access to agents who can help change a flight if necessary.
Free wi if and food
peace of mind and ability to actually enjoy an airport layover.
Comfy chairs and kids rooms
Everything! Beats waiting by the gate!
Free *fast* wifi
Snacks!
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If you travel with a friend or run into a friend, it’s a good place to catch up
Reliable wi-fi, even in airports that have free wi-fi for all, as wi-fi in the lounge may be faster.
I love the quietness of lounges
My favorite thing is the food choices!
I enjoy being able to actually hear football games when I travel during the fall.
My family enjoys watching the planes take off and land.
I like that I can grab my own copy of a newspaper instead of hunting down a discarded copy on a random seat.
The Peace…
Quiet
Free wifi
Place to decompress.
wifi and tarmac views!