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Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« on: February 02, 2012, 08:21:19 AM »
I saw a bunch of forums stating that the best way to keep the lounge access is by either

- downgrading (card with same number)

- just using your inactive card at the lounge

Wouldn't the easiest way be to just call up priority pass and have them send you one of their cards? ( i remember getting one soon after signing up)
when you cancel your Amex platinum do they contact priority pass to deactivate your account?

I know that when trying to get lounge access internationally they don't accept the platinum rather they require your priority pass number and pin so an expired platinum doesn't even help in that situation.



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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 08:24:19 AM »
Expired priority passes don't work.

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 08:31:44 AM »
But why would my priority pass card be expired....all i would be doing is cancelling my amex platinum

do they contact priority pass?

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 08:33:59 AM »
But why would my priority pass card be expired....all i would be doing is cancelling my amex platinum

do they contact priority pass?

I didnt keep track of time, maybe its a yearly fee they pay, so it will work up to a year.

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 08:36:09 AM »
I didnt keep track of time, maybe its a yearly fee they pay, so it will work up to a year.
nope.i used mine during first 6 months after canceling plat and got s bill in the mail

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 08:41:32 AM »
nope.i used mine during first 6 months after canceling plat and got s bill in the mail

oops, by me it just stopped working.

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 09:42:31 AM »
I think you can get different results. I used it in multiple occasions with my wife and only got the $27 bill for companion.

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 10:21:17 AM »
When I cancelled my Plat I got a letter from PP saying that I'm switched to a different PP pass where I pay $27 per-person-per-visit.
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 10:28:30 AM »
@HelpMe YMMV
Why is it some members just can’t let it go?
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 10:38:36 AM »
Why is it some members just can’t let it go?
All in good humor.

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 10:40:08 AM »
All in good humor.
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2012, 11:03:47 AM »
Why is it some members just can’t let it go?

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2012, 11:06:08 AM »
@OP there is at least one other thread, although this one seems to already include every possible scenario.
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2012, 11:07:06 AM »
When I cancelled my Plat I got a letter from PP saying that I'm switched to a different PP pass where I pay $27 per-person-per-visit.
I thought the PP through amex always incurred a $27 fee for guest...?

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2012, 11:10:06 AM »
When I cancelled my Plat I got a letter from PP saying that I'm switched to a different PP pass where I pay $27 per-person-per-visit.
Same, although I only got the letter for me, not my 3 AU's...

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2012, 11:14:43 AM »
I thought the PP through amex always incurred a $27 fee for guest...?

Right, and now I also have to pay $27 for myself each time I visit a lounge. I can guest people in (same rules as the Amex plan) at $27pp as well.
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2012, 11:19:29 AM »
Right, and now I also have to pay $27 for myself each time I visit a lounge. I can guest people in (same rules as the Amex plan) at $27pp as well.
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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2012, 11:46:11 AM »
I thought the PP through amex always incurred a $27 fee for guest...?

I called up PP a while ago and they said I can bring two guests for free with the membership through amex

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2012, 12:09:11 PM »
I called up PP a while ago and they said I can bring two guests for free with the membership through amex

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Re: Cancelling an Amex platinum but want to keep lounge access
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2012, 03:20:04 PM »
They lied.
I believe it depends on the lounge.
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