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.
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“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.
Visit http://americanexpress.com/platinum for 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.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS:Heather
NortonHeather.A.Norton@aexp.com212-640-0496
HEATHROW:Heathrow Media TeamMedia_team@heathrow.com
CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:Lee
Davismedia@cltairport.com
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