Thoughts on the Amex Platinum for a Delta flyer based in ATL?

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I got the CSR based off reviews, but now I wish would’ve gotten the platinum- esp for sky club

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I have both CSR and AMEX Platinum. I charge dining and travel purchases to CSR and other things to AMEX and predominantly use AMEX for SkyClub and Centurion lounge access, FHR, Hilton Gold status, and National Executive status. Plus the $200 airline credit (used to buy AA gift cards) and occasional other credits.

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Not for flights. Hotels are grey. Other expenses aren’t a big deal. The corp card is easier to use it because it feeds the expense system.

I'd say upgrade your corporate card to platinum. The annual fee is less and you'll still be able to enter SkyLounges and Centurion Lounges.

That being said, once you hit diamond medallion, you have the option of a complimentary SkyLounge access as one of your perks.

So you have to decide if Centurion Lounges are worth the annual fee for the card.

Chances are, you're going to fly Delta. The question is, how quickly will you hit Diamond to get free Skyclub? With the Plat., you're looking at $350 after the $200 airline credit. Will you use the Uber benefits? Do you have GE or PreCheck? Will you fly to a city with a Centurion lounge? Does your firm let you book fliights with the card to get 5x points?

Lot of factors to weigh. Personally, I always have connecting flights with Delta and book them 95% of the time. 35 or so lounge visits last year makes it worth it.

Yes.

Cancel if you hit Diamond on Delta. The fee is worth it

Update: applied for Platinum. Even with >10 years as an Amex customer and a >800 credit score, they still said 7-10 days for an approval decision. Seems...long...given my car loan for >50K was approved in 5 minutes

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