How Credit Card Perks Are Destroying Airport Lounges

Airport lounges used to be an oasis of calm—but not anymore. In this video, we dive into how premium credit card perks have led to overcrowding, long lines, and a serious decline in lounge quality. With more travelers than ever flashing cards like the Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X, and Chase Sapphire Reserve, are lounges still worth it?

We explore the evolution of airport lounge access, the impact of credit card partnerships, and what frequent flyers are saying about the current state of lounges in 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or thinking about getting your first premium card, this is the honest truth you need to hear.

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00:00 Introduction
00:52 What are the Types of Lounges?
02:07 How Many Airport Lounges are There?
04:03 How Did We Get to this Airport Lounge Crisis?
07:58 What is Being Done to Correct the Problem?
12:35 What are the Steps Premium Cardholders or Potential Cardholders Need to Do About Airport Lounge Access?
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