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American Express and Chase move luxury lounge wars beyond the airport

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According to CNBC, American Express and Chase are moving their luxury lounge competition beyond airport terminals. These major credit card companies now offer exclusive lounge access at festivals and sporting events for premium cardholders—another escalation in the war to justify premium annual fees. The expansion shows how card issuers are hunting for new perks to differentiate their offerings in a crowded market.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/amex-chase-credit-card-lo...

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