American Express Launches New Style of Airport Lounge
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American Express is launching a new style of airport lounge for travelers who are short on time.
The new Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, opening at Harry Reid International in Las Vegas (LAS) next year, will be open to customers from 90 minutes before their flight departs.
Why It Matters
The new lounge is designed as an alternative to American Express' The Centurion Lounge, and is aimed at travelers looking for quick access to quality food and drink.
By limiting entry to those with flights departing within a short time frame, it could help ease crowding and manage demand across lounge spaces.
American Express is launching a new style of lounge at Harry Reid International in Las Vegas next year.
American Express is launching a new style of lounge at Harry Reid International in Las Vegas next year.for American Express
What To Know
The Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge will cater to eligible card members who have limited time before their flights.
The new lounge will be part of The Centurion Lounge Network, and will complement the main Centurion Lounge at LAS.
The lounge will be complimentary for members who have access to the network, including those who hold an American Express' Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card, Centurion Card or the Business Centurion Card.
The speakeasy-inspired space will offer gourmet small plates and signature cocktails curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge.
American Express has also announced that it is partnering with award-winning chefs including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi, and Mike Solomonov, to create the Culinary Collective menu. Bar Director Harrison Ginsberg will also join the team.
Dishes from the Culinary Collective menu will change seasonally and will make up around half of the Centurion Lounges' items, while the other half will be cuisine inspired by the city in which the lounge is located.
The introduction of the Sidecar lounge will make American Express the only credit card issuer with two lounges at the Las Vegas airport.
What People Are Saying
Audrey Hendley, the president of American Express Travel, said in a statement: "Many of our visitors spend less than an hour in our lounges, and we've created Sidecar specifically for them.
"The first Centurion Lounge opened in Las Vegas in 2013, so it's fitting that we're launching this new lounge concept at LAS as we continue to innovate to meet our card members' needs."
What Happens Next
Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is expected to open at Harry Reid International in Las Vegas in 2026.
American Express has not yet confirmed whether this concept will expand to other airports.
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