Amex reveals updated opening dates for new Centurion Lounges - The Points Guy (2025)

American Express has spent several years building a network of premium, and very popular, Centurion Lounges in airports across the country and beyond.

One expanded lounge opened in 2022, but it was a big one. The much-needed renovation at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) opened just before the new year, on Dec. 31. Additionally, the issuer opened two new Centurion Studios, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH), earlier in 2022.

Other new lounges in recent years include outposts in Denver International Airport (DEN), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), as well as an expansion at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.

Related: The ultimate guide to American Express Centurion Lounges

But Amex isn't resting on its laurels.

Here are the latest details and opening dates of the most hotly anticipated upcoming Centurion Lounges. Please note, though, that these opening dates are subject to change.

Upcoming Centurion Lounges

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Estimated opening date: 2023

Amex has confirmed that a brand-new Centurion Lounge will open at this Washington, D.C., airport. It will be constructed in the refreshed National Hall near Terminal B after the airport's $1 billion capital improvement program is completed.

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Located airside, the 11,500-square-foot space will be on the larger side for a Centurion Lounge. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows, airfield views and unique, locally inspired design touches.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Estimated opening date: 2024

Atlanta will eventually be home to the world's largest Centurion Lounge. At 26,000 square feet, the space will hopefully be big enough to accommodate all the eligible travelers passing through one of the world's busiest airports.

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The Atlanta space will also be home to some unique amenities, including multiple outdoor terraces, and design elements influenced by the city's local landscape and Southern culture. Travelers can expect a full buffet, as well as a bourbon-focused bar — a first for a Centurion Lounge.

The new facility will be in Concourse E. All concourses in the airport are connected post-security by an underground train, so any departing or connecting traveler could visit the Centurion Lounge before their flight out of ATL.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Estimated opening date: Unknown

Amex plans to build a Centurion Lounge in this New York City area airport. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees the region's airports, recently awarded Amex a lease in the new Terminal A.

Some of the proposed amenities include an outdoor terrace overlooking the airfield, with views of the Port of Newark and the Manhattan skyline. Visitors can also expect a piano lounge, a Jersey-themed jazz bar and a speakeasy-inspired cocktail lounge.

Additionally, Amex is also proposing to install wellness rooms, workstations, multiple food buffets and what it calls "world-class" restroom facilities.

The three new lounges will bring the company's lineup to a whopping 18 total locations, including the 15 existing outposts in:

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
  • Denver International Airport (DEN).
  • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
  • Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • London's Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX).
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Upcoming Centurion Lounge expansions

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Estimated opening date: Early 2023

Though the Seattle expansion was supposed to be completed in late 2022, the opening has been delayed to early 2023.

Amex's existing Seattle lounge first opened as a boutique "Centurion Studio." It's already been expanded once, but it still suffers from overcrowding.

Fortunately, the issuer is building a brand-new outpost on the mezzanine level of the Central Terminal to replace the existing lounge.

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The best part? At more than 13,800 square feet, this new space will be triple the size of the old lounge. Other amenities include improved views of the airfield and Olympic Mountains, added restrooms, phone booths and cozy nooks.

Upcoming Centurion Studio locations

In July 2021, Amex rebranded the Centurion Lounge network with two big implications.

The first is that international Centurion Lounges have been folded into the larger "Centurion Lounge" network, even though these locations (except for those in Hong Kong and London) offer a more basic airport lounge experience.

The second is that Amex is now in the process of rebranding and refreshing several Escape Lounge locations in the U.S. with a new "Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner" concept.

Generally, Escape Lounges are located in smaller, secondary airports (but there are exceptions, such as Phoenix). As this network of Escape Lounges grows, Amex's premium cardmembers will have additional lounges to enjoy.

Two new Centurion Studios opened in 2022 in Fort Lauderdale and Columbus, Ohio, and we'll update this story when additional locations are announced.

Upcoming Centurion club locations

Amex also unveiled plans for its first permanent Centurion club location. This lounge-meets-business-space location is opening in New York City in March 2023. The Centurion New York is located on the 55th floor of the 93-story One Vanderbilt building in midtown Manhattan. This property is located near Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park.

The Centurion New York will use different admission rules than traditional Centurion lounges. It will be open to all Amex cardholders and the general public, though these guests will have access to fewer reservation times than those with a premium card from American Express.

Related: Amex is opening a swanky new lounge in midtown Manhattan — here's how to get in

How to access the Amex Centurion Lounge network

Customers can access a Centurion Lounge by flashing The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express or the Centurion Card from American Express.

Platinum cardmembers can bring up to two guests into the lounge, though the guest policy is changing on Feb. 1, 2023.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card cardmembers also receive complimentary access to the Centurion Lounge when flying Delta. You'll be able to bring up to two guests for a fee of $50 each.

Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

Amex reveals updated opening dates for new Centurion Lounges - The Points Guy (2025)

FAQs

What are the new rules for Centurion Club? ›

Centurion cardmembers may bring two guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 18) into the Centurion lounges free of charge. In all cases, additional guests beyond the complimentary allotment will incur the guest charge of $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2 through 17.

Is Amex Platinum lounge access going away? ›

American Express already removed complimentary guests from Centurion Lounges unless you spend a significant amount on your card each calendar year. And in early 2025, Amex Platinum cardmembers will only get up to 10 Delta Sky Club visits per program year unless they spend significantly on their card each calendar year.

Where is the new ATL Centurion lounge? ›

The Centurion Lounge at ATL—open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily—occupies a slice of coveted airport real estate within Concourse E of the International Terminal, spanning both indoors and outdoors.

Does Delta Reserve card get you into Centurion Lounge? ›

Delta Reserve and Delta Reserve Business cardholders can access Centurion lounges when flying Delta. Centurion Lounges provide comfortable seating, premium food and drinks, and semi-private work areas. Read Business Insider's guide to the best premium credit cards.

Is everything complimentary in Centurion lounge? ›

Is everything complimentary in the Amex Centurion Lounge? Yes — the food, drinks, Wi-Fi, shower suites (which are currently closed) and other amenities in the lounge are complimentary once you're inside.

Can you get into Centurion lounge with a priority pass? ›

Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders also receive complimentary access to The Global Lounge Collection®, which includes Centurion Lounges, Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner, Delta Sky Club® lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Priority Pass™ lounges and Lufthansa Lounges, giving you access to more ...

What are the changes to Amex Platinum lounge Access 2024? ›

Effective January 1, 2024: Eligible Platinum Card Members traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight with Basic Economy (E) fare tickets will not have access to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go.

Does Amex Platinum still get you into Delta Sky Club? ›

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business American Express Cards will no longer provide Card Members and guests with access to Delta Sky Clubs.

Can I get into United lounge with Amex Platinum? ›

Lounges offer a wide range of amenities such as complimentary snacks, beverages and bar service, Wi-Fi access, private phone booths with speakerphones and more. United Club memberships are worth nearly $650 per year. The Amex Platinum card offers free airport lounge access through its Global Lounge Collection.

What is the biggest Centurion lounge? ›

The card issuer has opened the doors to its newest Centurion Lounge — the largest ever — at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. At nearly 26,000 square feet, it's nearly double the size of the next biggest Centurion Lounge at New York's JFK.

How do I get into Amex Centurion Lounge Atlanta? ›

To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight and present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government- ...

What is so special about the Centurion Lounge? ›

Reward yourself with luxury while you wait. From locally-inspired menus to quiet workspaces with complimentary Wi-Fi, our Centurion® Lounges offer a variety of comforts aimed to elevate your travel experience before your next international flight.

Can my wife use Centurion lounge without me? ›

Complimentary Guest Access is limited to two (2) guests per visit per eligible Card Member. Platinum Card Members will be charged a $50 fee for each additional adult guest, or $30 for children aged 2 through 17 with proof of age.

Can I access Centurion lounge with a gold card? ›

Does AmEx Gold Have Lounge Access? You won't get lounge access with the Gold card, but you will get some other strong benefits. After spending seven years in the U.S. Air Force as an Arabic linguist, Carissa is now a freelance writer using points and miles to fund a four-year (and counting!) adventure.

How to get into Centurion lounge for free? ›

Complimentary Access to The Centurion® Lounge and Escape Lounge. When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge and Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner. See below for more details about these benefits.

Does Centurion lounge have a drink limit? ›

Yes, food and drink is complimentary and unlimited. Rule of thumb, don't take more than you can eat.

What are the requirements for the Centurion Lounge? ›

To access The Centurion Lounge, Platinum Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight and present The Centurion Lounge agent with the following upon each visit: their valid Card, a boarding pass showing a confirmed reservation for a departing flight on the same day on any carrier and a government- ...

Can you enter Centurion lounge multiple times? ›

American Express Centurion®, American Express® Platinum, American Express® Business Platinum and American Express® Corporate Platinum Card Members have unlimited access to The Centurion® Lounges for each American Express Card Account and are entitled to bring children 17 years of age or younger and up to two guests ...

Can you sleep in a Centurion lounge? ›

Other lounges with specific operating hours don't allow you to stay past a certain hour, and some, like American Express Centurion Lounges, prohibit sleeping at any hour.

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