amex Platinum Canada Enhance Lounge Access with Priority Pass

American Express today announced the re-introduction of the iconic Platinum Card in Canada, The refreshed Platinum Card will include a number of new benefits in addition to the existing benefits and services that Platinum members currently receive.

New benefits include:

• Enhanced Lounge Access with Priority Pass™: Expanded lounge access now with a free membership in Priority Pass which allows Platinum members and one guest access to over 600 plus lounges internationally (valued at $399 annually). 
• $200 Annual Travel Credit: Can be used once a year towards any single travel booking of $200 or more charged on the Platinum Card through the Platinum Card Travel Service, including flights, car rentals, hotels, vacation packages or cruise reservations. Plus, there are now no fees for any bookings made through Platinum Card Travel Service.
• More Perks at Toronto Pearson: Through a newly announced partnership with Canada's busiest airport, Platinum members enjoy priority security lane access through airport security at Terminal 1 and now Terminal 3, 15% parking, along with complimentary Valet Service. All benefits are slated to roll out by the end of 2012.
• Even More Hotel Membership Programs: In addition to the Starwood Preferred Guest Gold Preferred membership, Platinum members can now receive extras and upgrades at hotels around the world with their complimentary Club Carlson Gold Elite status and Le Club Accorhotels Platinum status memberships. Carlson and Accor hotel group properties around the world include Park Plaza, Sofitel and McGallery and Radisson.
• Complimentary Preferred Golf Membership for a full year: Platinum members will receive access to some of the world's most prestigious golf courses and fine resorts with their complimentary membership for a full year.

These new and enhanced benefits join a growing suite of existing premium benefits, features and services, including:

• Platinum Concierge: A full service personal concierge available 24/7 to provide premium service for advice, recommendations, small favours and major requests.
• Platinum Card Travel Service from Amex Canada Inc: A dedicated team of consultants that specialize in helping to enhance and enrich the busy lives of Platinum Card members by arranging all of their travel needs.
• Lounge Access: In addition to the complimentary Priority Pass membership now offered, Cardmembers have enjoyed lounge benefits including the Canadian Platinum Lounge Benefit, Airport Club Program and access to the Cathay Pacific Business Class lounges and oneworld® alliance airlines' Business Class lounges..
• Platinum Events, Access and Entertainment: Providing our Platinum members with access to a number of special events and unique opportunities that have been specially curated for them.
• Travel and Shopping Coverage: Platinum Card travel and purchase related insurance coverage offerings like Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical, Car Rental Theft and Damage, Baggage Delay, Flight Delay, StandbyMD^SM Travel Medical Concierge, Purchase Protection Plan and Buyer's Assurance® Protection Plan.
• Membership Rewards: Platinum members earn 1.25 Membership Rewards points for every dollar in purchases charged to their Card. These points are redeemable for a wide selection of merchandise, Platinum Concierge experiences, and gift cards. They can also be transferred to frequent flyer and hotel programs, including 1:1 to Aeroplan and Avios, or used to cover travel booked on the Card through TripFlex rewards.