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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas Airport Is Getting a New Speakeasy-style Lounge From American Express
Amex is elevating its food and beverage Takeaway A new speakeasy-style lounge called Sidecar will open at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport in 2026, offering curated bites and drinks for short-stay you're an American Express cardholder, your lounge experience is about to get a little bit more delicious. Travelers flying through Las Vegas will soon have a stylish new spot to unwind, as American Express plans to open Sidecar—a speakeasy-style lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)—in 2026. When it opens, American Express will be the only credit card issuer with two lounges at LAS. 'Many of our visitors spend less than an hour in our lounges, and we've created Sidecar specifically for them,' Hendley said in the statement. '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.' Access will be complimentary for card members who already enjoy access to the Centurion Lounges, and guests will be able to access Sidecar within 90 minutes before their flight departs. American Express also announced it is partnering with James Beard Award winning Resy chefs Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi, and Mike Solomonov, as well as renowned Bar Director Harrison Ginsberg, to form The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge. The collective will create a menu of dishes and craft cocktails inspired by their renowned restaurants, and the new menu items will be available at all 15 Centurion Lounges in the U.S. starting July 29. Some recipes will be available at the new, intimate airport lounge at LAS' Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. Eligible card members who have limited time will be able to grab a quick bite or drink, including gourmet small plates and signature drinks curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, in the speakeasy-style space. 'We know how much Card Members love the food and drinks at the Centurion Lounges and look forward to seeing what's new. With help from our Resy chef partners, we've brought together a group of some of the most exciting culinary minds in America to create incredible menus, available all in one place for the first time ever,' Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, said in a statement shared with T+L. 'You'd be lucky to make it to each of their celebrated restaurants across the country, but now visitors to our Centurion Lounges will be able to sample dishes created by these chefs.' The new curated menus from the Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge will include many dishes that change seasonally, along with dishes that are inspired by the local cuisine in the city where the lounge is located. Specific dishes will vary from lounge to lounge. 'The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge is so inspiring and works incredibly well because each of the chefs, and American Express, share the same ethos. We care about food, innovation and diverse flavors—key elements of this collaboration,' Mike Solomonov, one of the chefs in the collective, said in a statement. The Centurion Lounge is American Express' signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes complimentary access to a total of more than 1,550 lounges across 140 countries. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
17-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Amex Upgrades Centurion Lounges With Chef-Curated Menus And New Sidecar Concept
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. American Express is giving its Centurion Lounges a premium refresh with two updates: a revamped dining program called The Culinary Collective and a new fast-track lounge concept, Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, in Las Vegas Starting July 29, Amex will roll out The Culinary Collective across all 15 U.S. Centurion Lounges. The program features seasonal, rotating menus curated by top-tier James Beard Award–winning chefs, including Kwame Onwuachi, Mashama Bailey, Mike Solomonov and Sarah Grueneberg, paired with cocktails crafted by Harrison Ginsberg, bar director at NYC's Overstory. Going to the airport with lounge access already feels like a travel hack, but now imagine stepping into a space where renowned chefs and a speakeasy-inspired space is tucked away inside the terminal. It's not just a lounge anymore; it's an elevated, pre-flight experience that blurs the line between travel and luxury. The Culinary Collective program features signature dishes from acclaimed chefs and aims to elevate the food experience far beyond typical lounge fare, including: Onwuachi's suya short ribs Bailey's paprika chicken Solomonov's pomegranate–glazed salmon Grueneberg's lemony orzo with artichokes and dill The offering aims to deliver both high-end flavor and consistent quality across lounges. To address overcrowding and meet the needs of travelers with shorter layovers, Amex is launching Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge—a streamlined, speakeasy-style concept debuting at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in 2026. Designed for speed : Access is restricted to cardholders within 90 minutes of scheduled departure, optimizing quick pre-flight refreshments. : Access is restricted to cardholders within 90 minutes of scheduled departure, optimizing quick pre-flight refreshments. Focus on quality over amenities: Sidecar offers table service with gourmet small plates and cocktails from The Culinary Collective. Unlike the full Centurion Lounges, amenities are limited, though restrooms and fast Wi‑Fi are included. Hendley also says 'many of our visitors spend less than an hour in our lounges, and we've created Sidecar specifically for them.' The Centurion lounges can be used by members who hold these cards: For Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders, the Centurion Lounge is only accessible in the U.S., Hong Kong, and London, and access is also limited to those flying on same-day Delta flights. American Express's two-pronged update thoughtfully balances luxury and efficiency. Frequent flyers, food lovers, and time-conscious travelers alike can look forward to a revitalized Centurion experience offering more variety and flexibility. While Sidecar's concept remains untested, its targeted and stylish approach may be a smart fix for long-standing lounge overcrowding. To view rates and fees for The Platinum Card® from American Express please visit this view rates and fees for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express please visit this page. To view rates and fees for Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card please visit this page. To view rates and fees for Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card please visit this page. *The information for the following card(s) has been collected independently by Forbes Advisor: Centurion® Card from American Express . The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
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Travel + Leisure
17-07-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
American Express Has a New Speakeasy-style Lounge Concept—What Travelers Should Know
If you're an American Express cardholder, your lounge experience is about to get a little bit more delicious. Travelers flying through Las Vegas will soon have a stylish new spot to unwind, as American Express plans to open Sidecar—a speakeasy-style lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)—in 2026. When it opens, American Express will be the only credit card issuer with two lounges at LAS. 'Many of our visitors spend less than an hour in our lounges, and we've created Sidecar specifically for them,' Hendley said in the statement. '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.' Access will be complimentary for card members who already enjoy access to the Centurion Lounges, and guests will be able to access Sidecar within 90 minutes before their flight departs. American Express also announced it is partnering with James Beard Award winning Resy chefs Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi, and Mike Solomonov, as well as renowned Bar Director Harrison Ginsberg, to form The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge. The collective will create a menu of dishes and craft cocktails inspired by their renowned restaurants, and the new menu items will be available at all 15 Centurion Lounges in the U.S. starting July 29. Some recipes will be available at the new, intimate airport lounge at LAS' Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. Eligible card members who have limited time will be able to grab a quick bite or drink, including gourmet small plates and signature drinks curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, in the speakeasy-style space. 'We know how much Card Members love the food and drinks at the Centurion Lounges and look forward to seeing what's new. With help from our Resy chef partners, we've brought together a group of some of the most exciting culinary minds in America to create incredible menus, available all in one place for the first time ever,' Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, said in a statement shared with T+L. 'You'd be lucky to make it to each of their celebrated restaurants across the country, but now visitors to our Centurion Lounges will be able to sample dishes created by these chefs.' The new curated menus from the Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge will include many dishes that change seasonally, along with dishes that are inspired by the local cuisine in the city where the lounge is located. Specific dishes will vary from lounge to lounge. 'The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge is so inspiring and works incredibly well because each of the chefs, and American Express, share the same ethos. We care about food, innovation and diverse flavors—key elements of this collaboration,' Mike Solomonov, one of the chefs in the collective, said in a statement. The Centurion Lounge is American Express' signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes complimentary access to a total of more than 1,550 lounges across 140 countries.
Travel Weekly
15-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
American Express is doing a quick-stop airport lounge
American Express will open a new kind of airport lounge designed for travelers in a hurry: Sidecar by the Centurion Lounge. The new concept will debut at Harry Reid Airport in Las Vegas in 2026. Its design is speakeasy-inspired, American Express said, and travelers can access Sidecar within 90 minutes before their flight's departure. The lounge will feature a small-plate menu. Sidecar is open to all card members with access to the Centurion Lounge network. The Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas will continue to operate, giving travelers a choice. "Many of our visitors spend less than an hour in our lounges, and we've created Sidecar specifically for them," said Audrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel. New menus at Centurion Lounges American Express also announced the Culinary Collective by the Centurion Lounge, a group of four chefs and a bar director who will create a new menu of food and drinks for lounges. Chef Sarah Grueneberg's watermelon salad. Photo Credit: American Express New menu items will be available beginning July 29. Select recipes from the collective will also be available at the Sidecar lounge. The collective includes chefs Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, and bar director Harrison Ginsberg. "You'd be lucky to make it to each of their celebrated restaurants across the country, but now visitors to our Centurion Lounges will be able to sample dishes created by these chefs," Hendley said.
