Amex Plans New Airport Lounges in London and Newark, Plus Bigger Ones in the US
American Express has revealed four lounge updates across the US and UK, including a new Centurion Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5.
American Express has announced a set of changes to its airport lounge network. The company describes it as the biggest growth push it has made so far, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo and The Points Guy.
Two airports will get brand-new Centurion Lounges: London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Newark. Two existing lounges will be made bigger, at Philadelphia and at Houston George Bush Intercontinental.
The Points Guy reports that the Newark lounge will be the biggest Amex has ever built. Head for Points reports that work on the Heathrow lounge has already started, though passengers cannot see it yet.
An Amex travel executive said the company wants to meet rising demand and also improve lounges that cardholders already use, as reported by Paddle Your Own Kanoo.
What it means for travelers
Heathrow Terminal 5 is a busy airport terminal, so a new lounge there could give Amex cardholders another place to wait before flights. Bigger lounges in Houston and Philadelphia may mean more room in spaces that are often crowded. Access rules and eligibility were not given in the notes.
What to watch next
The notes do not say when the new or expanded lounges will open. Check American Express's official website for opening dates and entry rules before you plan a trip around them.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Paddle Your Own Kanoo – Heathrow Terminal 5 Will Get an Amex Centurion Lounge as Part of ‘Largest Expansion to Date’ ↗
- The Points Guy – Amex announces 4 major Centurion Lounge updates — including its largest lounge ever ↗
- Head for Points – WOW: American Express to open a Centurion Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5 ↗
- AirlineGeeks – American to Open Its Largest Admirals Club Lounge at Charlotte ↗
- Upgraded Points – American Airlines Reveals Plans for Its Largest Admirals Club Lounge in Charlotte ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
American Express has revealed four lounge updates across the US and UK, including a new Centurion Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5.
What does this mean for travelers to United Kingdom?
Heathrow Terminal 5 is a busy airport terminal, so a new lounge there could give Amex cardholders another place to wait before flights. Bigger lounges in Houston and Philadelphia may mean more room in spaces that are often crowded. Access rules and eligibility were not given in the notes.
What happens next?
The notes do not say when the new or expanded lounges will open. Check American Express's official website for opening dates and entry rules before you plan a trip around them.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Paddle Your Own Kanoo, The Points Guy, Head for Points, AirlineGeeks and Upgraded Points. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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