Getting Into American Express Centurion Lounges Is About to Be Even Harder

Back in the day, having an American Express Platinum Card was the ultimate status symbol, reserved for the Don Draper types who made salaries in the high six figures and had multiple mistresses. Now, it's available to anyone with good credit who's willing to stomach the $900 annual fee.

The card comes with a ton of perks to offset its steep price tag. It has $400 in annual credits to Resy restaurants, $75 a quarter in credit to lululemon (because even the most high-powered businesspeople need yoga pants)...