As a cardholder, you'll get a
well - rounded array of travel benefits, including an annual $ 300 travel credit,
airport lounge access, expedited security
program fee reimbursement, hotel room upgrades and more.
Members get premium benefits like access to select
airport lounge programs at no additional charge, round - the - clock concierge service, discounts on cruise and vacation packages, as
well as preferred seating to select entertainment and sporting events.
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Best Airline in Asia / Pacific: Singapore Airlines —
Best Airline in Europe / Middle East / Africa: Transaero Airlines —
Best Airline in the Americas: American Airlines —
Best First Class
Lounges: Lufthansa —
Best Business Class
Lounges: Swiss International Air Lines —
Best Airport in Asia / Pacific: Singapore Changi
Airport —
Best Airport in Europe / Middle East / Africa: Dubai International
Airport —
Best Airport in the Americas: John F. Kennedy International
Airport —
Best Airline Alliance: Star Alliance —
Best Frequent Flyer
Program: Lufthansa Miles & More —
Best Airline Food and Wine: Emirates Airline —
Best Hotel Chain in Asia / Pacific: Hilton Hotels & Resorts —
Best Hotel Chain in Europe / Middle East / Africa: Hilton Hotels & Resorts —
Best Hotel Chain in The Americas: Hilton Hotels & Resorts —
Best Hotel Chain / Group Loyalty
Program: Hilton HHonors —
Best Hotel Chain Dining / Restaurant: Hilton Hotels & Resorts —
Best Credit / Charge Card Points
Program: American Express Membership Rewards —
Best Mobile Phone Coverage in North America: AT&T —
Best Web Site for Booking Travel: Expedia —
Best General Travel Site: FlyerTalk —
Best Car Rental Chain in the World: Hertz —
Best Car Manufacturer in the World: BMW —
Best Luggage Maker: Samsonite
The Concorde Room is only available at London's Heathrow
Airport and New York's JFK
Airport, and the
lounge can only be accessed if you're flying First Class on British Airways (one guest is welcome as
well), or if you are a Gold Member of BA» frequent flyer
program Executive Club with 5,000 Tier Points.
Like its extensive partner agreements that let you earn and redeem miles on a dozen domestic and international partners (one reason I call Alaska's Mileage Plan one of the
best loyalty
programs for infrequent travelers), they have partnered with other
lounges at
airports where they have a major presence.