NEW PREMIUM RETREATS TO OPEN IN 2019 AND 2020 RESPECTIVELY
American Express today announced plans to open the thirteenth and
fourteenth locations in its signature airport lounge network, The
Centurion Lounge, at London’s Heathrow Airport, as well as a
location in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Centurion
Lounge at Heathrow Airport will be the first location in Europe, and the
second location outside of the US. The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte
Douglas Airport in North Carolina will be one of the largest locations
in the network.
“Both in business and their personal lives, our Platinum Card Members
are living more globally, and we are committed to meeting them wherever
they go. London has long been a top destination for our Platinum Card
Members, so it makes perfect sense to bring our first Centurion Lounge
in Europe to Heathrow,” said Chris Cracchiolo, SVP, Global Loyalty &
Benefits, American Express. Cracchiolo added, “We’re also looking
forward to bringing The Centurion Lounge to Charlotte Douglas
International Airport, which is one of the biggest connecting hubs in
the US.”
The Centurion Lounge at Heathrow Airport, London, UK
Opening in 2019, the new Centurion Lounge at Heathrow will be located
post-security in Terminal 3 and span 7,000 square feet. In addition to
the amenities found across other Centurion Lounge locations – such as
premium showers and private noise-buffering work stations – the
Centurion Lounge at Heathrow Airport will feature specially curated
amenities influenced by London’s distinctive food, drinks, and design.*
John Arbuckle, Head of Property at Heathrow said, “We are really proud
to welcome Europe’s first Centurion Lounge to Heathrow. The lounge will
offer a unique and premium experience for American Express customers and
a comfortable haven, bringing to life the essence of modern British
hospitality.”
In celebration of the new Centurion Lounge coming to London, Platinum
Card® and Centurion® Members can get a taste of
the Centurion Lounge’s premium service and amenities this holiday season
at a pop-up Centurion Lounge at Unit 6, Langley Street, in London’s
Covent Garden, which will be open from December 13 to December 16 from
11:00am to 6:00pm each day. A sophisticated sanctuary from the holiday
hustle and bustle, the pop-up Centurion Lounge will offer complimentary
bites and beverages, gift wrapping services, charging stations and
family programming. Platinum Card and Centurion Members are welcome to
attend with up to two complimentary guests. More information about The
Centurion Lounge pop up at Covent Garden can be found here.
The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport,
North Carolina
Opening in 2020, the Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International
Airport will be located post-security on the top floor of a new
expansion at the intersection of Concourses D and E, near the airport’s
central Atrium. Spanning more than 13,000 square feet, this location
will be one of the largest in the Centurion Lounge network, and
floor-to-ceiling windows will offer sweeping airfield and downtown
skyline views. The new lounge will also feature the exceptional
amenities found across all Centurion Lounge locations, including
complimentary food and beverage from top chefs, mixologists and wine
experts, a family room, premium restrooms and shower suites, access to
high-speed Wi-Fi, noise-buffering workspaces and more. The Centurion
Lounge at Charlotte will also lean into local food, beverage and design
influences.
“We are excited to welcome The Centurion Lounge to Charlotte Douglas
International Airport in 2020,” said Ted Kaplan, Director of Business
and Revenue, Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “As the sixth
busiest airport in the country, we are constantly seeking ways to
improve the customer experience at the Charlotte Douglas Airport. The
opening of the Centurion Lounge will fit that bill by providing the
Platinum Card and Centurion Members among our 46 million yearly
passengers a premier space to relax and take in the sights of Charlotte
Douglas before heading off to their next destination.”
Current locations of The Centurion Lounge include New York’s LaGuardia
Airport, Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Miami
International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Houston’s
George Bush International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and
Philadelphia International Airport. In addition to The Centurion Lounge
at Heathrow and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, American
Express recently announced new locations coming to New York’s John F.
Kennedy Airport, Denver International Airport and Los Angeles
International Airport.
Access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary and exclusive for
Platinum Card and Centurion Members. Platinum Card Members may enter
with up to two travel companions at no additional charge. Centurion
Members may enter with their immediate family or up to two travel
companions. Platinum Card or Centurion Members may purchase access to
The Centurion Lounge for additional guests for $50 each guest.**
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the broader American
Express Global Lounge CollectionSM
, which provides
Platinum Card Members and Centurion Members with access to the most
lounges across the globe compared to other U.S. credit cards, including
access to more than 1,200 lounges around the world, in 500 plus cities,
across 130 countries and counting. The Global Lounge Collection includes
access to American Express Centurion Lounges, international American
Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying on
Delta, Priority PassTM Select Lounges upon enrollment,
Airspace Lounges, MAG U.S. Escape Lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges.
Card Members can find
a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection website or by using the Amex
Mobile app.
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more about the Platinum Card.
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About Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK's hub airport, home to more than 81 airlines,
connecting to more than 204 destinations. Every year, Heathrow welcomes
over 78 million passengers with a commitment to 'making every journey
better.'
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport
(CLT)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a City of Charlotte
department, welcomes nearly 46 million passengers annually. CLT is
ranked among the top 10 busiest airports in the world, averaging 1,400
daily aircraft operations. (ACI 2017 Rankings) CLT is served by seven
major carriers, 15 regional carriers and two foreign flag carriers with
nonstop service to 173 destinations, including 34 international
locations and 3 US territories.
*Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please
drink responsibly.
**Subject to availability/capacity.
AMERICAN EXPRESS:
Heather Norton
Heather.A.Norton@aexp.com
212-640-0496
HEATHROW:
Heathrow Media Team
Media_team@heathrow.com
CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Lee Davis
media@cltairport.com