Today American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced plans to open a new
Centurion® Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport
(SLC). American Express is the first credit card issuer to announce
plans to open a proprietary lounge at SLC. Inspired by Utah’s
breathtaking topography, the nearly 16,000 square foot lounge will
give eligible Card Members a place to relax, work and enjoy a
delicious meal before boarding their flight, an outdoor terrace
with views of the Wasatch Mountains, a full bar with alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages1, a full-service coffee bar featuring beans
from a local roaster, a dedicated wellness room, and other
signature Centurion Lounge amenities. The newly constructed lounge
is scheduled to open in the new Concourse B in 2025 as part of
Phase 4 of The New SLC Airport Redevelopment program.
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American Express Announces Plans to Open
a New Centurion® Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport
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“American Express has strong roots in the Salt Lake City
community. It’s home to many of our colleagues and Card Members and
a popular vacation destination for US and global Card Members” said
Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “The new
Centurion Lounge will give eligible Card Members a taste of what
this beautiful destination has to offer and feature premium
amenities for all types of travelers.”
“We are thrilled to welcome the Centurion Lounge to The New SLC
International Airport,” said Bill Wyatt, executive director, Salt
Lake City International Airport. “Guests will enjoy what promises
to be an inviting atmosphere to relax and refresh during their
journey. We’re excited to work with American Express to bring this
never before seen offering at SLC to life.”
The Centurion Lounge at SLC will feature local design elements
and artwork, luxury amenities, and premium food and beverage
offerings, including:
- An Outdoor Terrace with Picturesque Mountain Views: The
outdoor seating area will be equipped with heaters and fans for use
year-round, providing guests with views of the airfield and the
Wasatch Mountains.
- Delicious Food from an Award-Winning, Resy Chef featuring
Fresh, Local Ingredients: Guests will be able to enjoy a hot
breakfast, a rotating selection of main courses, sides, salads, and
soups throughout the day, and freshly made desserts.
- “Blue Roast by American Express” Coffee Bar: A coffee
bar with counter service featuring espresso beverages, cold brew,
and rotating seasonal specialty coffee drinks from a local
roaster.
- Full Bar with Bespoke Cocktail Menu and Wine List: A
wide selection of drinks will be available to order from two bars,
including a locally inspired cocktail menu featuring alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages designed by Centurion Lounge Mixologist Jim
Meehan and a selection of wines hand-picked by Anthony Giglio,
Centurion Lounge Wine Director and sommelier.
- Comfortable Seating Areas All Types of Travelers: Guests
will have a wide range of seating options to choose from, including
cozy armchairs, cafe seating and dining banquettes, quiet
workspaces, a dedicated wellness room, and more.
A Longstanding Supporter of the Salt Lake City
Community
American Express has strong ties to the Salt Lake City area and
is committed to continuing to support the local community. The
American Express National Bank headquarters is in Sandy, Utah.
Since 2019 the American Express Center for Community Development
has provided over $500 million in community development loans,
investments, and grants to support small business resilience and
growth in the state of Utah. Salt Lake City is home to many Card
Members and a popular travel destination for those looking to enjoy
all that the area has to offer, from world famous ski resorts and
national parks to cultural and sporting events. Delta Center, the
home of the Utah Jazz NBA franchise and Utah Hockey Club of the
NHL, is the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue and
part of the American Express Venue Collection™, where eligible Card
Members can enjoy on-site benefits including dedicated entrances or
fast lanes and 10% off concessions (excluding alcohol) when they
use their eligible Card, plus special ticket access to select
events (while supplies last).
Meeting More Card Members in More Places Worldwide
With more airport lounge options than any other credit card
issuer2, the American Express Global Lounge Collection™ is just one
of the many ways American Express supports Card Members while they
travel. Eligible Card Members have access to more than 1,400
lounges worldwide, including 30 Centurion Lounges.
On August 1 American Express opened a new Centurion Lounge at
Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City. The new 8,400
square foot lounge, located in Terminal 1, offers the exceptional
service American Express is known for and celebrates the warmth of
Mexican culture with a locally inspired menu created by renowned
chef Jonatan Gómez Luna, who was recently awarded with a Michelin
star for his restaurant Le Chique in Cancun. This new menu will be
available in early September in all Centurion Lounges in
Mexico.
American Express continues to expand and enhance the Centurion
Lounge Network with plans to open a new lounge at Haneda Airport
(HND) in Tokyo, located on the 4th floor in Terminal 3, in 2025.
The lounge will feature décor, artwork, and furnishings that
celebrate Japanese philosophy, craftmanship, and artistry and offer
sweeping views of the airfield. A Centurion Lounge at Newark
Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey is slated to open
in 2026.
Signature Centurion Lounge Amenities
The Centurion Lounges offer signature amenities, including
restrooms and a shower suite, a dedicated family restroom with a
private area accessible for nursing mothers, private phone or
meeting rooms, outlets and USB ports near every seat, access to
complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and more. A dedicated team of
Member Service Professionals are available onsite to assist with
Card Member requests, immediate needs or travel-related
questions.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express is a globally integrated payments company,
providing customers with access to products, insights and
experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn
more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on
facebook.com/americanexpress, instagram.com/americanexpress,
linkedin.com/company/american-express, X.com/americanexpress, and
youtube.com/americanexpress.
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ABOUT THE CENTURION LOUNGE
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the
broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes
complimentary access to American Express Centurion Lounges, Escape
Lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying on Delta, Priority
Pass™ Select Lounges upon enrollment, Plaza Premium Lounges, select
Lufthansa Lounges when flying Lufthansa Group, and Additional
Global Lounge Collection Partner Lounges--a total of more than
1,400 lounges across 140 countries and counting. Eligible Card
Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection website,
https://americanexpress.com/findalounge, or by using the American
Express® App. They can also begin their check-in process for select
Centurion Lounges through the mobile check-in tool within the
American Express® App.
ABOUT THE SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Salt Lake City International Airport serves more than 26
million passengers each year and is the 21st busiest airport in the
United States and 70th busiest in the world. More than 330 flights
depart daily to more than 95 non-stop destinations.
1Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic
beverages. Please drink responsibly.
2Based on comparison with other U.S. credit card programs, as of
3/2023
Source: American Express Company
Location: U.S.
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