There’s no limit on the card, so you can charge, as one customer did in 2014, HK$281 million (P1.60 billion) to buy an ancient Chinese ceramic cup from Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Yikes.īut what do you get for all these fees? Just about anything you want. The Wall Street Journal reported that it’s only available to customers who charge more than $250,000 (P11.05 million) a year. How do you get a Centurion Card? Well, you don’t apply for one. It’s black because of the anodized titanium the card is made out of. Eventually, American Express decided to cash in on the rumor, making the Centurion Card in 1999 available for only its richest customers. In the early 1980s, rumors of a super-secret high-end American Express “black card” started going around. “The Black Card” is the most popular exclusive card out there, the one everyone’s heard of. So what are the credit cards for the super rich? Here are five of the most high-status, exclusive credit cards that you might find in their wallets: 1. These ultra-high-net-worth individuals look for “special access, unparalleled benefits, and enhanced customer experience” when choosing a credit card, according to a survey by the Luxury Institute. While you might need to get free travel insurance on your flight, they need to hire a private jet at a moment’s notice with their credit card. The Wifi speed in the lounge was really good, I was surprised.The super rich have different needs than the rest of us. In general, I had the feeling that it was of a very high priority for the employees to make the lounge look clean and tidy at all times. You can see the employees working all the time, for example tidying up and taking used dishes. I didn’t try the cocktails since there was a waiting time of at least 15 minutes per order. All the meals I have tried were pretty average and definitely more like typical buffet food. I was disappointed by the food to be honest. Quite the contrary, I was pretty impressed. The toilets were extremely clean and very modern. Especially when the lounge is full (which was the case in the early afternoon), the noise levels are pretty exhausting. You can hear a lot of dishes and cutlery clinking and you hear everyone talking additionally to the noise from the departure gates downstairs. The acoustics in the lounge are not optimal. Beautiful bar in the middle of the lounge And there’s a refrigerator with ice cream. You can order cocktails, wine and coffee there. There’s a beautiful stylish bar in the middle of the lounge. The separated area with some electrical plugs is only good for a short amount of time because the chairs are uncomfortable if you work for longer and your posture won’t be good. If you are looking to work for a longer period of time, this lounge is probably not for you. Unfortunately, the lounge is missing a proper working space with working desks and chairs. Generally speaking, the lounge and its interior is quite stylish. There are several chairs and tables and a separated area where you may be able to work for a bit. Right after the entrance you will find a business room with a printer, then a meeting room and a phone room, all on the right side.Īfter that you are in the common space area. Of course, all passengers have to have a valid boarding pass for travel commencing on the same day. As a Centurion card owner, two guests and yourself have access to the lounge. Therefore, if you are flying with another airline than Cathay Pacific, expect a bit of a walk to your departure gate.Īs a Platinum card owner, you and one guest have access. The whole part of this terminal seems to be exclusively operated by Cathay Pacific. The lounge is located in terminal 1 near gate 60, on the upper level. But if you do a transit in Hong Kong, like I did, you are allowed an unlimited amount of time in the lounge. The only rule that applies: If you start your journey in Hong Kong, you can only access the lounge 3 hours prior to your departure time. Access & LocationĪs an owner of an American Express Platinum or Centurion credit card, you will have access to this lounge, no matter which cabin class or airline you are travelling with. Travel-Dealz editor Dennis checked out the lounge in Hong Kong. Most of them are located in the US, only one in Europe and some are located in Asia. American Express operates 19 lounges all around the world as part of their own Centurion lounge concept.
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