There's nothing quite like airport lounge access. With the right credit card, you can escape from the general airport stress to a separate space to work, relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments while you wait for your flight.
But typically, that access is reserved for those with the most premium cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express. If you're keeping your annual fee costs low, you may have accepted your fate to wait out your layover at whichever eatery is closest to your gate.
However, there are several ways to achieve airport lounge access without paying a high annual fee.
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