Terms & Conditions

*The following Terms and Conditions govern the entry to The American Express Lounge at Sydney International Airport (“American Express Lounge”) in Terminal 1.

1. Eligible Cards

(a) The Cards listed below that are current and issued by American Express Australia Limited and American Express International (NZ), are eligible to enter The American Express Lounge with the exception of internationally issued American Express^® Centurion and American Express^® Platinum Cards, which are also eligible to enter the American Express Lounge:

• American Express^® Centurion Card,
• American Express^® Platinum Card,
• American Express^® Business Centurion Card,
• American Express^® Business Platinum Card,
• American Express^® Corporate Platinum Card,
• American Express^® Qantas Corporate Platinum Card,
• American Express^® Explorer™ Credit Card
• American Express^® Platinum Reserve Credit Card,
• David Jones American Express^® Platinum Card,
• Qantas American Express Ultimate Card,
• American Express Velocity Platinum Card,
• American Express Airpoints Platinum Card.

(b) The Cards listed below that are current and issued by licensed network partners are eligible to enter The American Express Lounge:

• ANZ Frequent Flyer Black American Express Card,
• ANZ Rewards Black American Express Card,
• Westpac Altitude Black American Express Card,
• Westpac Earth Black American Express Card,
• Commonwealth Bank Diamond Awards American Express Card.

(c) At the discretion of American Express, other American Express Card Members may also enter the American Express Lounge or be issued with a One-Day Pass for entry into the American Express Lounge from time to time.

2. Access to The American Express Lounge

(a) American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, American Express Business Centurion and American Express Business Platinum Card Members, have unlimited complimentary access to The American Express Lounge for each American Express Card account and are entitled to bring their children between the ages of 2-17 and up to 2 guests into the lounge. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests will be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card. Please refer to the reception desk at the American Express Lounge for the applicable charges.

(b) All other eligible cards are entitled to two (2) entries into The American Express Lounge per calendar year (1st January to 31st December) for each American Express Card account. The entries may be used by the basic Card Member, Supplementary Card Member or a guest travelling with a Card Member. Complimentary access is available for the Card Member's children between the ages of 2-17. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests will be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card. Please refer to the reception desk at the American Express Lounge for the applicable charges.

(c) American Express Card Members may be issued with a One-Day Pass for entry into The American Express Lounge at the discretion of American Express from time to time. The guest policy for a One-Day Pass includes complimentary access for the Card Member's children between the ages of 2 -17. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests will be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card. Please refer to the reception desk at the American Express Lounge for the applicable charges.

(d) One-Day Passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-changeable and valid for one time entry only. One-Day Passes cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Duplicated or altered One-Day Passes are void and will not be accepted. One-Day Passes do not provide access to any American Express lounges outside of Australia and valid for use only at The American Express Lounge at Sydney International Airport in Terminal 1 and not at any other lounge facility.

3. General Conditions of Entry

(a) The American Express Lounge at Sydney International Airport in Terminal 1 is operated by Plaza Premium Lounge Management. To access The American Express Lounge, Card Members must present the following upon each visit:

• his or her Eligible American Express Credit or Charge Card or One-Day Pass; and
• upon request, same-day airline ticket on any carrier

Failure to present requested documentation may result in access being denied. Card Members will not be compensated for changes in locations, rates or policies.

(b) A Card Member must be at least 18 years of age to enter without a parent or guardian.

(c) The Lounge Operator reserves the right to remove any person from a lounge for inappropriate behaviour or failure to adhere to lounge rules, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent.

(d) Access to The American Express Lounge is subject to space availability. The American Express Lounge hours may vary and are subject to change without prior notice. Amenities may vary among The American Express Lounge locations and are subject to change. In-lounge services and amenities are complimentary.

(e) American Express will not be liable for any articles lost or stolen or damages suffered by the purchaser or visitor inside The American Express Lounge.

(f) Use of The American Express Lounge is subject to all rules and conditions set by American Express and the Lounge Operator. American Express reserves the right to revise the rules at any time without notice.

Terms & Conditions

*The Eligible Cards listed below have access to the Express Path Lane located at Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Departures when travelling through Sydney International Airport on an airline ticket / frequent flyer status that is not eligible for Express Path. The Eligible Card must be current and issued by American Express Australia Limited.

• American Express^® Centurion Card
• American Express^® Platinum Card
• American Express^® Business Centurion Card
• American Express^® Business Platinum Card
• American Express^® Platinum Corporate Card

Access to Express Path is available to the Eligible Card Member, (Including the Supplementary Card Member associated with the Basic Card Member) and up to four (4) travelling companions upon the presentation of the Eligible Card by the Basic or Supplementary Card Member to the security guard located at the entry point of the Express Path lane. If the Eligible Card Member has been issued an Express Path ticket by a participating airline, on the basis of airline ticket or frequent flyer status, then that airline issued Express Path ticket must be used and the above American Express cards may not be used to access Express Path.

The name on the American Express Card must match the name on the boarding pass. All passengers departing Sydney International Airport, including those accessing Express Path are required to comply with all airport security and customs screening requirements. Access to the Express Path Lane by eligible Card Members is available from the 20^th January 2015 - 15^th June 2017 and is subject to change or cancellation at any time.