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Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
American Express Launches New Style of Airport Lounge
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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 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.
3 days ago
- Business
American Express to open new airport lounge concept Sidecar, plus new menu from top chefs
American Express is expanding its culinary and cocktail offerings at airports, plus creating a first-of-its-kind new concept that solves the problem of limited-time lounge access before a flight. The demand for pre-flight airport lounge access has continually exploded in popularity post-pandemic, and with an influx of overcrowding and limitations to control the chaos, American Express is rolling out a new concept that could solve that for cardholders on a time crunch hoping to utilize such perks. What to know about new airport lounge concept Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge The new speakeasy-inspired airport lounge concept announced by American Express on Tuesday is designed for eligible Card Members who are seeking a quick bite or drink before they board their flight. "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. "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." The new intimate space is set to open in 2026 and will make American Express the only credit card issuer with two lounges at LAS. Access will be complimentary for members who currently have access to The Centurion Lounge Network, including Platinum Card Members. Guests will be able to utilize Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge within 90 minutes before their departure flight. What's on the new Culinary Collective menus by The Centurion Lounge Amex also announced a new lineup of talent, adding James Beard Award-winning expertise to the network of airport lounge menus to create The Culinary Collective, which includes chef Mashama Bailey from The Grey in Savannah; Sarah Grueneberg, chef-partner of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago; Kwame Onwuachi of Tatiana fame in New York and Dōgon in Washington, D.C.; and Mike Solomonov from the highly celebrated Zahav in Philadelphia. Harrison Ginsberg, master mixologist and renowned bar director of acclaimed New York City cocktail bar Overstory, adds his expertise behind the bar with craft cocktails inspired by all four chefs' dishes coming to the in-lounge menus starting later this month. "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," Hendley said. "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 sample dishes created by these chefs." Onwuachi's dishes will include Suya Short Ribs and Tamarind Ice Box Cake. Examples of dishes from Bailey include gluten-friendly Paprika Chicken as well as a torched Espresso Crème Brûlée. Dishes diners can potentially expect from Solomonov include Pomegranate Glazed Salmon topped with Tabbouleh, as well as Charred Broccolini with Kashkaval Cheese and Lemon. Grueneberg's dishes will include vegan Lemony Orzo with Artichokes and Dill, as well as a Grilled Corn and Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Cilantro Salsa Verde. Ginsberg's elevated and imaginative cocktails will include The Centurion, a vodka-based drink with yuzu, soda and lime that has a touch of sweetness, plus a non-alcoholic option, The Green Tea Tonic, made with green tea, lemon, grapefruit and a botanical non-alcoholic spirit. The dishes from the Culinary Collective will make up nearly half of the menu at the U.S. lounges and will rotate seasonally and vary by lounge.
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Amex upgrades Centurion Lounge with renowned chefs and speakeasy-style bar
American Express is turning airport downtime into an actual dining event. Starting Tuesday, July 29, all 15 U.S. Centurion Lounges will debut new menus created by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a powerhouse lineup of James Beard Award-winning Resy chefs and a top cocktail maestro. And next year, Las Vegas travelers can look forward to an entirely new, speakeasy-style spot: Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. The new collaboration features big names bringing bold flavors. Kwame Onwuachi—known for his electric Afro-Caribbean dishes at Tatiana (New York City) and Dōgon (Washington, D.C.)—is bringing dishes like Suya Short Ribs and a Tamarind Ice Box Cake to the table. Savannah's Mashama Bailey of The Grey adds a Southern spin with Paprika Chicken and an Espresso Crème Brûlée finished with a torch. From Israeli cuisine pioneer Mike Solomonov, the chef behind Zahav in Philly, expect punchy Middle Eastern entries like Pomegranate Glazed Salmon and Charred Broccolini with Kashkaval Cheese & Lemon. Rounding it out, Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde in Chicago will lean into fresh, bright Italian flavors with the likes of vegan Lemony Orzo with Artichokes and Dill, and a Grilled Corn and Cucumber Salad tossed with Avocado and Cilantro Salsa Verde. Drinks aren't an afterthought either. Harrison Ginsberg, the creative mind behind NYC's Overstory (ranked North America's sixth best bar for 2025 by 50 Best Bars), is curating cocktails and spirit-free sips. Expect drinks like "The Centurion," a crisp vodka-yuzu-lime spritz and "The Green Tea Tonic," a botanical mix with grapefruit and lemon. Menus will change seasonally, and about half of each lounge menu will come from this star-studded team, while the rest highlights local fare unique to each city. The big reveal doesn't stop at the food. In 2026, American Express will open Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge at Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas. Designed for travelers with tight connections, this smaller, more intimate lounge will serve curated small plates and cocktails from The Culinary Collective, all in a speakeasy-inspired space done up in desert tones, brass and stone. It'll be open to Platinum Card Members and other eligible guests within 90 minutes of their flight. With this new collaboration—along with the recent opening of its —Amex isn't just raising the bar on lounge food, it's turning airport dining into a reason to show up early.
