How to Money · Friday, September 11, 2026
The effectiveness of premium credit card perks, like airport lounge access, is being questioned due to overcrowding and changing benefit structures. Hosts shared experiences of long lines at Centurion Lounges and noted that the effort required to utilize these benefits can feel like a 'part-time job,' suggesting consumers should reassess their value annually.
“Guess where I saw the longest line in the airport? Getting into the lounge. Yes, I gave you a hint. It was the Centurion Lounge. Yeah.”
“But yeah, I think folks just need to be careful with how it is they approach using these credit cards when they think you're going to receive the benefit, when in reality, man, it's a It's a part-time job. You got to jump through all the different hoops in order to actually take full advantage of what it is that they're offering.”
“And if you can't even use the perks that you value, then the card is... devalued ultimately in your life.”