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Also: Hilton debuts budget-friendly brand [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 12, 2023 CHANGE IS COMING On a recent trip to Hawaii, my partner and I had the opportunity to bring our two friends into the American Express Centurion Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for free — thanks to[The Platinum Card® from American Express]( — before our roughly 11-hour flight to Honolulu. It was a fun few hours sippin’ Champagne before our vacation and sharing how points and miles have changed how we travel. But starting Feb. 1, [most cardmembers will no longer be allowed to bring in two guests for free]( as American Express has updated its terms and conditions. Rather, it will cost $50 for adults and $30 for children between 2 and 18. Not all is lost though — you can still[spend your way to complimentary guest privileges]( or add an authorized user to your card. Corporate Platinum and Centurion Card members still get the perk. And there are plenty of other cards that offer lounge access through programs like Priority Pass and don’t have the hefty annual fee of the Platinum Card. - [10 credit cards that offer Priority Pass airport lounge access]( - [Big family? No problem! Get unlimited lounge guests with this credit card]( - [Best credit cards for airport lounge access in January 2023]( Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy. Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [The 8 best luxury cruise lines for elegance and exclusivity]( If Champagne and caviar are on your 2023 bucket list, a luxury cruise might be just what you need. [Read more]( [5 reasons I'm thrilled Target is a Chase rotating category this quarter]( Also, tips for maxing out your points. [Read more]( [Hilton just debuted its newest brand — the budget-friendly Spark]( This brings Hilton's brand total up to 19. [Read more]( [New year, new strategy: How to choose your best credit card strategy for 2023]( Now is the time to make your plan for the year. [Read more]( [What to know about rail passenger rights after Amtrak's epic 37-hour Auto Train nightmare]( Pro tip: Pack snacks. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [12 best all-inclusive cruise lines]( 2 [How the winners of TPG's second honeymoon contest recreated romantic moments after 50 years together]( 3 [Orient Express superyacht with an oyster bar and cabaret is setting sail in 2026]( 4 [Book round-trip fares to Ireland for as low as $369 with this Aer Lingus deal]( 5 [The best credit cards for music festivals]( 6 [The world's most powerful passports for 2023 are revealed]( 7 [Alaska Airlines deal: One-way fares start at $49]( 8 [What I'd like to see in an updated Choice Privileges program]( 9 [Universal is opening a new kid-friendly theme park in ... Texas]( 10 [Deal alert: 7-night cruises with Celebrity starting at $239]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023