Navigating Lounge Access: The Credit Card Conundrum

If you’ve ever been confused about airport lounge access—what counts, what’s changed, and what’s still worth it—you’re not alone.

In this episode, I welcome back guest Traci Siegel for an updated look at lounge access using rewards credit cards in 2025. We unpack the biggest changes to credit card lounge access this year, including new restrictions on who gets in and when.

From premium travel cards like the Amex Platinum and Capital One Venture X to underrated options and family-friendly picks, we’re breaking down which cards actually deliver on their lounge promises—and which ones have quietly downgraded their perks.

If you’re trying to figure out which card is best for your personal travel style, or you’ve ever been turned away at a lounge counter and thought, “Wait, I thought this card included access,” this episode is for you.

Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/airport-lounge-access/

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