NEW YORK -Friday, September 29th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature
airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong
Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opens on October
2nd, marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia,
and Philadelphia, opening in late October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport
retreats.
“We
are excited to introduce our first Centurion Lounge in Hong Kong, which
continues to be a top destination for our Card Members and an epicenter for
contemporary culture,” said Janey Whiteside, executive vice president and
general manager of Global Charge Products, Benefits & Services, American
Express. “We’re equally thrilled to expand our offerings in the U.S. with the
opening of a Centurion Lounge location in the growing travel hub of
Philadelphia. These two new additions to our Centurion Lounge offerings and
broader Global Lounge Collection build on our ongoing commitment to provide our
increasingly global Card Members with access to premium travel benefits and
experiences.”
The
Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge CollectionSM, 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 1,100 lounges around the world, in 500 plus cities, across 120 countries
and counting.
The Centurion Lounge at Hong Kong
International Airport
Opening
on October 2nd, The Centurion Lounge in Hong Kong
International Airport is located in Terminal 1. Covering approximately 8,000
square feet, the lounge offers an expansive escape for Card Members to relax,
refresh and reboot. The space features a unique selection of premium amenities,
food and beverages inspired by the local culture.
Amenities
include:
·
A premium buffet
featuring both locally and internationally inspired dishes.
o Example menu items include French toast with
maple syrup and mixed berry compote, assorted Dim Sum baskets, stir-fried rice
with eggs, mushrooms and vegetables, chicken congee, gnocchi with Pomodoro
sauce, pan fried sole fillet with caper cream sauce, and vanilla mango panna
cotta.
·
A complimentary full
bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan and wine
selections handpicked by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio*
·
Private phone areas
and a meeting room, plus a workspace outfitted with a computer bar
·
Restrooms and a
private shower suite outfitted with L’Occitane amenities
·
A private area
exclusively available for Centurion Members and their guests, which will offer
access to a dedicated Member Services Professional to help with any specific
travel, reservation or card services requests
·
The private Centurion
area will also feature an a la carte menu designed by Michelin star chef, Lau
Yiu Fai of Yan Toh Heen at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
o Chef Lau’s menu will offer Cantonese dishes
such as baked pork in puff pastry, crispy spring rolls with kimchi and pork,
crispy fresh prawns with black truffles, braised wagyu beef cheek and turnip,
barbecued pork with honey and steamed rice, and baked egg tartlettes with
bird’s nest, among others.
The Centurion Lounge at Philadelphia
International Airport
In
the coming weeks, American Express will open a new 6,300 square foot Centurion
Lounge located in Terminal A West of Philadelphia International Airport. In
this new lounge Card Members can enjoy amenities including:
·
An Israeli-inspired
food menu designed by four-time James Beard Award winning Israeli Cuisine Pioneer,
Chef Michael Solomonov
·
A complimentary full
bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan and wine
selections handpicked by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio*
·
Floor-to-ceiling
windows with expansive internal and external 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
American
Express is excited to partner with Chef Michael Solomonov, the executive chef
and co-owner of Philadelphia’s pioneering Israeli restaurant Zahav, to bring
some of his favorite flavors to The Centurion Lounge in Philadelphia. Some of
the items on Solomonov’s lounge menu include challah French toast with tehina
and blackberries, Israeli salad with feta, kale tabbouleh with apples and
pomegranate, Bulgarian kebabs with red pepper and white bean salad, and malabi
with coconut and passionfruit.
"We
are extremely honored to be a part of
the American Express Centurion Lounge family and excited to help
make their newest lounge an oasis of hospitality for Philadelphia
travelers,” said Chef Michael Solomonov. “It's such an exciting time to be a
Philadelphian, and I am grateful for the opportunity to show visitors
to our historic town what the City of Brotherly Love is all about."
The
two new lounges in Hong Kong and Philadelphia are the latest openings in
American Express’ network of Centurion Lounges, which also includes locations
at 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 and Houston’s
George Bush International Airport.
In
addition to the new locations, The Centurion Lounge at the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport will be relocating to a larger space in Terminal D,
opening in the first half of 2018. The new space will be approximately 3,000
square feet larger than the original space and will include additional amenities
such as telephone rooms, a private mother’s room and an additional shower
suite.
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 a
one-day pass to The Centurion Lounge for additional guests for $50.**
Access
to The Centurion Lounge and the broader Global Lounge Collection is among an
expansive suite of benefits designed to create a more seamless travel
experience for Platinum Card and Centurion Members. 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 and MAG U.S. Escape 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 American Express
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Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to
products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business
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* Must be 21 years of age or older to consume
alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
**Subject to availability/capacity.
Contacts
Heather Norton
Heather.A.Norton@aexp.com
212-640-0496
or
Margot Leeds
Margot.leeds@pmkbnc.com
212-373-0106
Heather.A.Norton@aexp.com
212-640-0496
or
Margot Leeds
Margot.leeds@pmkbnc.com
212-373-0106
