Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) and MAG USA announced joint
plans to bring two new lounge locations, The Centurion Lounge and
the Escape Lounge, to Terminal 4 within the Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport (PHX) in the coming months.
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Rendering of the future Centurion Lounge
at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Photo: Business
Wire)
As Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport welcomes more than
44 million passengers each year, the two lounges will provide
guests with premium spaces and amenities to ease their travel
journeys. The lounges will span a combined total of over 9,500
square feet and will feature a shared entrance, with separate
reception areas, lounge spaces and amenities for each location.
American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion Members will have
complimentary access to both locations as part of the access
provided through the American Express Global Lounge
Collection®.
“We are excited to partner with MAG USA to bring our Platinum
Card and Centurion Members two incredible lounge spaces to visit
when they travel through the Phoenix airport,” said Chris
Cracchiolo, SVP, Global Loyalty & Benefits at American Express.
Cracchiolo added, “As Phoenix is a popular travel hub for Card
Members, and home to one of the largest American Express offices in
the U.S., The Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge in Phoenix Sky
Harbor airport will be the perfect additions to the Global Lounge
Collection.”
“MAG USA is thrilled to operate both of these premium lounges in
a prominent airport such as Phoenix Sky Harbor,” said Martin Jones,
President and CEO of MAG USA (Escape Lounge’s parent company). “We
look forward to this collaboration bringing a new and exciting
experience to PHX travelers.”
The Centurion Lounge at PHX
Access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary and exclusive
for Platinum Card and Centurion Members. The Centurion Lounge at
PHX will feature a curated mix of The Centurion Lounge’s signature
amenities as well as locally-inspired offerings, including:
- Full premium bar with specialty
cocktails developed by Centurion Lounge mixologist Jim Meehan, and
wines handpicked by Centurion Lounge wine director Anthony Giglio,
including seasonal wine flights*
- Fresh, locally-inspired cuisine
- Semi-private and dedicated work
areas
- On-site American Express Member
Services Professionals to assist Card Members with Card account
requests and travel-related inquiries
The Escape Lounge at PHX
As the exclusive partner for Escape Lounges, American Express
Platinum Card and Centurion Members receive complimentary access to
the Escape Lounge as part of the access provided through the
American Express Global Lounge Collection. Access is also available
to all airport travelers for a fee. The new Escape Lounge coming to
the PHX airport will offer visitors premium amenities
including:
- Unique Phoenix-inspired cocktails
courtesy of head mixologist Sarah McElroy*
- Local chef-curated menu featuring
premium food options and seasonal changes
- Local wines, beers and spirits, coffee,
and espresso*
- Silent digital library, with noise
cancelling Bose headphones and free access to over 7,000
publications from over 120+ countries courtesy of PressReader
- Children activity packs, including
Escape Lounge’s Kids Crew puzzles, coloring book and crayons
The Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge will also both feature
flight information display, high speed Wi-Fi, newspapers and
magazines, showers, charging stations, television service, and
business services.
About American Express
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customers with access to products, insights and experiences that
enrich lives and build business success. Learn more
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About The Centurion
Lounge
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport, American Express recently announced new
locations coming to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, Denver
International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, London
Heathrow and Charlotte Douglas 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 and Centurion Card 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
Collection, which provides Platinum Card 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.
About MAG USA
Launched in 2015, MAG USA is the United States’ ‘go-to’
organization for delivering market-leading commercial airport
solutions with a focus on Airport Lounges, digitally driven Car
Parking Services and Distribution, as well as P3, Retail and
Terminal Developments. MAG USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Manchester Airport Group, UK (MAG) which owns and operates
Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. MAG USA’s
headquarter is in Chicago, IL.
About The Escape Lounge
Current operating Escape Lounges locations are in
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Bradley International
Airport, Oakland International Airport, Reno-Tahoe International
Airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Ontario
International Airport - Terminal 2, Ontario International Airport –
Terminal 4 and T.F. Green International Airport. Other Escape
Lounges opening by the end of 2019 include Sacramento International
Airport – Terminal A, Sacramento International Airport – Terminal
B, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport.
Escape Lounges are part of the American Express Global Lounge
Collection, which gives American Express Platinum Card members
complimentary access, along with two guests, to all U.S. locations.
Others wishing to enjoy the lounge can pay a day pass fee of $45,
plus tax. Reservations made online at EscapeLounges.com prior to
arrival receive a $5 discount.
Escape Lounges are all-inclusive premium common-use airport
lounges open to all travelers. Guests entering the lounge will
receive unlimited amenities that include hot and cold food and
beverages, plush and relaxing seating with ample power outlets,
high-speed Wi-Fi, up-to-the-second flight information as well as
local and national newspapers. An award-winning local chef, using
locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, develops each Escape
Lounge’s food offerings.
About Phoenix Sky Harbor International
(PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s
Friendliest Airport®, has an annual economic impact of
more than $38 billion. Every day approximately 1,200 aircraft and
more than 120,000 passengers arrive and depart at Sky Harbor. PHX
Sky Harbor is funded with Airport revenue. No tax dollars are used
to support the Airport.
*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.com212-640-0496MAG USA:Erica
BauerErica.Bauer@magairports.com312-771-0803PHOENIX SKY HARBOR
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:skyharborpio@phoenix.gov
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