Brussels Airport Fast Lane: how the Amex Platinum eliminates travel stress
The endless queue at security at Zaventem. Every frequent traveller knows the frustration. But what if you could simply skip that stress? With the American Express Platinum card, you walk through the exclusive Fast Lane and pass through security in minutes, a benefit worth €169/year, fully included.
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Brussels Airport can be bursting with travellers during peak times. The standard security queue? Sometimes more than 45 minutes of waiting. The Fast Lane is normally a paid service of €169 per year, but as a holder of the American Express Platinum card you get this access completely free.
It works simply: show your Platinum card at the Fast Lane entrance and you pass through security via a separate, much shorter queue. Average waiting time? Less than 5 minutes. Ideal for business travellers with a tight schedule or families who want to minimise stress.
More than just speed: the complete Brussels Airport package
The Fast Lane is just the beginning. The Amex Platinum offers a complete ecosystem of benefits at Brussels Airport:
✦ Fast Lane Security
Skip the queue and go directly through the security check.
Value: €169/year✦ Dining at Black Pearls
2x per month collect premium meals at this top restaurant.
Exclusive to Platinum✦ Lounge On the Go
2x per month premium takeaway when you don't have time for the lounge.
Exclusive to Platinum✦ Priority Pass Prestige
Access to 1,550+ lounges worldwide, including 1 free guest.
Value: ~€500/yearThe calculation: more than €2,000 in value
The Amex Platinum costs €65/month (€780/year). Sounds like an investment? Let's add up what you get back:
- Fast Lane Brussels Airport: €169/year
- Priority Pass lounge access: ~€500/year
- Dining for 2 (3x/year): up to €300/year
- Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits: up to €650 per stay
- Comprehensive travel insurance: automatically included
- No foreign transaction fees: save 2-3% on overseas purchases
And via our TravelLux.be referral link you also receive up to 150,000 Membership Rewards points as a welcome bonus, the maximum bonus you can get, more than with a direct application. These points are redeemable with partners such as Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates and 15+ other airlines.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get free Fast Lane access at Brussels Airport?
With the American Express Platinum card, you automatically get free Fast Lane access at Brussels Airport, worth €169/year. You simply need to show your Platinum card at the Fast Lane entrance at security.
How many points do I get via the TravelLux.be referral link?
Via the TravelLux.be referral link, you receive up to 150,000 Membership Rewards points as a welcome bonus. This is the maximum bonus, more than with a direct application at American Express.
How much does the American Express Platinum card cost in Belgium?
The American Express Platinum card costs €65/month, or €780/year. For this, you get access to more than €2,000 in annual benefits, including Fast Lane, lounge access, dining benefits and comprehensive travel insurance.