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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feeling special even just for 30 minutes before boarding
I like feeling slightly secluded from the mass of travelers (even tho lounges can get busy also).
Usuaully… having more space to work/relax
i love the ability to unwind
Peace and quiet
On occasion a great view of airport operations.
Peace and quiet. Seeing I have one sided deafness no back ground noice so I can hear yay.
comfy chairs
i love the ability to unwind
free drinks! especially if it’s a self-serve bar!
I like the comfortable chairs, and great views!
free drinks
Peace and quiet..
i love the wifi
nicer employees
I love the free wifi!
the peace and quiet.
Free drinks are always nice
drinks, drinks, drinks.
I won’t lie … the booze!
able to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet
It’s nice to sit in a comfortable chair and just relax.
outlet adapters to borrow!
free food
The great costomer service.
the feeling of having status, even if I got in with a free pass!
entertainment: wifi, newspapers, magazines, tv
It’s nice to have a snack and drink in between running.
The booze!
Watching big birds take off and land while having a beer never gets old.
The peacefulness away from the chaos to sit and work if needed.
1- Free WiFi
The complimentary snacks and beverages. And the time to relax.
The free wifi so I can get some work done and the peace and quiet.
It must be the free booze since there is no peace & quiet to be had in the MIA lounges I often frequent, tee hee. Oh, and free showers. I can’t hear the screaming children when I’m shampooing my hair so maybe that’s where everybody is getting the peace and quiet. Ha ha ha. Free booze, free showers, yeah that’s it. Sometimes there’s better access to power outlets too.
I like the peace and quiet of the lounges. There are always a million announcements over the intercom at the gate normally.
2- Free libations
the ability to just unwind
love to just chill
Wifi – so I can send out any last minute work e-mails before taking off!
I like the (usually) easy access to outlets to charge up all my electronics.
Taking a shower and enjoying a cocktail after a long flight is very relaxing!
I like the having agents who can help you quickly, efficiently, and without waiting in the long gate/counter lines.
It’s great to have the agents help in rebooking a missed flight. Great service provided by same agents. Thanks
OK, 5 entries heh? Well, this is number 2 but the answer remains the same. Free pinot grigio. Go!
I love the free water and coffee – saves $5 every time that I fly.
#3. sometimes I like free cookies.
ability to view the planes while having a free drink
Most of the time it’s quiet and awy from rif raf
#4. sometimes I use the free wifi.