Amex Platinum Card Loses Lufthansa Lounge Access in Canada
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Since October 1, 2026, the American Express Platinum Card® no longer gets you into Lufthansa lounges. The change applies to the card issued in Canada: Lufthansa lounges in Frankfurt, Berlin and Newark have been removed from the list of lounges available to Canadian Platinum Cardmembers. According to the American Express benefits page, every Lufthansa lounge that used to be part of the Global Lounge Collection is affected.
If you connect through Frankfurt or Munich on Lufthansa, SWISS or Austrian Airlines, you lose one of the card's most tangible perks. Most other lounge networks stay in place, but you now need to know where to go, and to plan around the Priority Pass and Plaza Premium limits coming in 2027.
- Annual fee
- $799
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- $1,190
- Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 3 months
- Up to 100,000 points
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What changed on October 1, 2026
Until September 30, 2026, a Platinum Cardmember could enter select Lufthansa lounges by showing the card, government-issued ID and a same-day boarding pass on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines). Business Lounges were open regardless of ticket class, and Senator Lounges when flying business class.
Since October 1, 2026, your Platinum Card no longer gets you into any Lufthansa lounge through the Global Lounge Collection. The American Express Canada lounge finder no longer lists them for the Platinum Card (Canada): in Frankfurt it now points to the LuxxLounge in Terminal 1 (Concourses B and C), and in Berlin to Lounge Tegel in Terminal 1.
Lounges you can still use with the Platinum Card
The Platinum Card keeps unlimited access to several networks. The number of free guests depends on the network.
| Lounge network | Access | Free guests |
|---|---|---|
| Centurion Lounges | Unlimited | 2 companions |
| Plaza Premium | Unlimited until December 31, 2026 | 1 companion |
| Priority Pass (enrolment required) | Unlimited until December 31, 2026 | 1 companion |
| Executive Lounges by Swissport (Canada) | Unlimited | Spouse and 2 children under 21, or 1 companion |
| Delta Sky Club | Under American Express conditions | None |
| Lufthansa lounges | No access since October 1, 2026 | Not applicable |
New York JFK: Priority Pass only
The Lufthansa Business Lounge in JFK Terminal 1 still shows up for the Platinum Card, but only through Priority Pass, and with very limited hours. Priority Pass members are admitted only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. From Thursday to Monday, they are turned away.
To use it, you first need to enrol in the Priority Pass membership that comes with the card: it is not automatic.
How to get into a Lufthansa lounge now
Access to Lufthansa lounges now depends only on your ticket class or your status. In practice:
- Business or First Class ticket on a Lufthansa Group flight: access follows the airline's rules.
- Star Alliance Gold status: it opens Lufthansa and Star Alliance lounges, and lets you bring a companion under the rules in place.
- Senator or HON Circle status in Miles & More: it opens Senator Lounges.
If you fly economy without status, the Platinum Card will no longer get you into a Lufthansa lounge. Look for a Priority Pass or Plaza Premium lounge in the same terminal instead. Our Miles & More program guide explains how to earn status with Lufthansa.
What else changes on January 1, 2027
Losing Lufthansa lounges is only the first step: starting January 1, 2027, your free visits to Priority Pass and Plaza Premium lounges will be capped at 6 per calendar year in each of the two networks for the primary Cardmember, and at 2 for each supplementary Cardmember, according to American Express Canada. Keep in mind that every guest you bring in also counts toward that cap. You unlock unlimited access by reaching $20,000 in eligible spending in the calendar year, and it then lasts for the rest of that year and the next. All the details are in our article on the 2027 lounge access limit for Platinum Cards.
Is the Platinum Card still worth $799?
The Platinum Card's annual fee is $799. If you mostly connect through Frankfurt or Munich, you lose real value from the card, especially with the 2027 cap. If you mostly fly through Canadian and US airports, the Centurion, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass networks cover most of your needs.
Before you renew, compare it with the other options in our ranking of the best credit cards based on the airports you actually use.
- Annual fee
- $799
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,190Total$1,190Plus $510 of bonus paid after the first year, not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,190
- Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 3 months
- Up to 100,000 points
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
Bottom Line
Since October 1, 2026, the American Express Platinum Card no longer gets you into Lufthansa lounges. Before your next flight on Lufthansa, SWISS or Austrian Airlines, look up the lounge that stays open in your terminal in the American Express Canada lounge finder, and enrol in Priority Pass if you haven't already.
To keep up with the next changes to your lounges, create your free member account: you choose your newsletters there and get access to member-only offers.
Does the American Express Platinum Card still get me into Lufthansa lounges?
No. Since October 1, 2026, the Platinum Card no longer gives access to Lufthansa lounges through the Global Lounge Collection. The change also applies to the card issued in Canada.
Does the change affect SWISS and Austrian Airlines flights?
Yes. The benefit let you into a Lufthansa lounge with a boarding pass on a Lufthansa Group flight, including SWISS and Austrian Airlines. Since October 1, 2026, the card alone is no longer enough on any of the group's airlines.
Can I still use the Lufthansa lounge at JFK with Priority Pass?
Yes, but with very limited hours. The Lufthansa Business Lounge in JFK Terminal 1 admits Priority Pass members only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You first need to enrol in the Priority Pass membership included with the card.
Which lounges can I still use in Frankfurt with the Platinum Card?
In Terminal 1, the American Express Canada lounge finder lists the LuxxLounge in Concourses B and C. Other lounges in Terminal 3 also appear on the list. Check it before every trip, since it changes.
How can I get into a Lufthansa lounge without the Platinum Card?
Access now depends on your ticket class or your status. A Business or First Class ticket on a Lufthansa Group flight, Star Alliance Gold status or Miles & More Senator status opens the lounges under the airline's rules.
How many guests can I bring into the lounges I can still use?
It depends on the network. The Platinum Card allows 2 companions in Centurion Lounges and 1 companion at Plaza Premium and Priority Pass. Check each lounge's guest rules before you go.
Are more lounge changes coming for the Platinum Card?
Yes. Starting January 1, 2027, Priority Pass and Plaza Premium move to 6 free visits per calendar year in each network for the primary Cardmember, and 2 for each supplementary Cardmember. You get unlimited access back by reaching $20,000 in eligible spending in the calendar year.