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The Centurion Lounge at CLT Will Open on February 24th
American Express has announced that The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will open on Monday, February 24th, 2020, marking the company’s 11th location within its iconic Centurion Lounge network.
CLT is the seventh busiest airport in the world with more than 46 million travelers passing through. The new Centurion Lounge is one of the largest to date spanning more than 13,000 square feet and it will be located post-security on the top floor of the airport’s newly expanded area called “The Plaza,” situated between Concourses D and E.
The new Centurion Lounge location will welcome The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, Centurion and Delta Reserve Card Members and their guests to redefine their pre-flight experience with top of the line amenities and a premium dining menu curated by James Beard semifinalist and local Charlotte Chef, Joe Kindred.
“As lounge access is one of the most important benefits to our Card Members, we are excited to continue enhancing their airport experiences with premium travel benefits such as our Centurion Lounges,” said Alexander Lee, Vice President of Loyalty and Benefits at American Express. “The new Centurion Lounge in Charlotte builds on the ongoing expansion of our airport lounge offerings, marking our second new Centurion Lounge to open this year, and 11th Centurion Lounge globally. From premium amenities, to a taste of some of the region’s best culinary offerings, we’re excited to bring this new location to Card Members traveling through Charlotte,” said Alexander Lee.
In addition to the locally inspired food menu from Chef Joe Kindred, the new Charlotte Lounge will offer Platinum Card, Centurion and Delta Reserve Card Members, along with their guests, access to premium amenities and services including:
- A complimentary full bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan and wines selected by wine authority, Anthony Giglio
- A custom mural by local artist, Amanda Moody
- Shower suites to keep travelers refreshed while on the go
- Family rooms designed as a respite for parents and kids alike
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping airfield and downtown skyline views
- Essentials for business and leisure travelers alike, including dedicated workspaces, power outlets, private phone areas, comfortable seating and access to high-speed Wi-Fi
The Centurion Lounge Network
Here is a list of the lounges that are currently available and the ones that will open soon:- Atlanta (coming soon)
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- Denver
- Hong Kong
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- London
- Los Angeles
- Melbourne (coming soon)
- New York – LaGuardia
- New York – JFK
- Newark (coming in 2026)
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Miami
- Seattle
- San Francisco
- Sydney (coming soon)
- Washington, D.C. (coming soon)
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which provides The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, and Amex Centurion Members, with access to more than 1,400+ lounges around the world, in 500 plus cities across 140 countries and counting (Terms Apply). Card Members can search and find lounge locations within the Global Lounge Collection through the Find A Lounge page. This tool is available online and in the Amex app. They can also check into select Centurion Lounges through the mobile check-in tool within the American Express App.
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