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American Express will be opening its latest Centurion Lounge® tomorrow at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The nearly 12,000-square-foot space will be a welcome respite for travelers in Washington DC.
This lounge was first announced in 2021 and was supposed to open in 2022. That got pushed to Q2 2024 and is finally opening tomorrow, July 17th. American Express was the first credit card issuer to open a US lounge back in 2013. The concept was novel at the time, but both Capital One and Chase have opened their own lounges since. The new lounge will offer the usual food, beverages, and shower suites that American Express has become known for providing. This location will also feature floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook airport operations. The Centurion Lounge® by American Express will be located in Terminal 2 past the South Security Checkpoint. It’s open daily from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM (except Saturdays where it closes at 7:00 PM).
Food will be provided by three chefs, including Michelle Bernstein, Ravi Kapur, and Michael Solomonov. Guests can expect menu items like Creamy Polenta, Shabazi Spiced Salmon with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce, and Tamari-Honey Glazed Tofu & Pineapple. The cocktail menu is designed by Centurion Lounge® mixologist Jim Meehan. It will feature drinks like the Haku Hanami, which is inspired by Washington DC’s cherry blossoms and the Ambrosia Spritz (made with bitters and liqueurs from local producer Don Ciccio & Figli).
Art will be inspired by Washington DC with pieces commissioned from local artists including Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter, Lori Katz, and Emon Surakitkoson. The main dining area features a ceiling sculpture made up of 260 lanterns that represent the original boundary markers that outlined the city when it was founded in 1791.
Access is granted to American Express cardmembers who hold the Centurion, The Platinum Card® from American Express, or The Business Platinum Card®. Those flying on a Delta-operate flight who also have the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card are also granted entry. Terminal 2 is home to Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines. If you’re flying Air Canada, Frontier, or Spirit Airlines, you can’t access this lounge as Terminal 1 is not connected airside.
Anthony’s Take: I have been a big fan of the Centurion Lounge® by American Express concept and started going to the one in Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) back in 2013. I can’t wait to check this one out.
(Image Credits: American Express.)
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