New airport lounge features amenities by
award-winning local partners, including Soapsmith’s Samantha
Jameson, Michelin-Star Chef Assaf Granit and more
Today, American Express announced the opening of the Centurion
Lounge, which is part of its signature airport lounge program, at
London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Located in Terminal 3, the lounge
will be the first Centurion Lounge in Europe and American Express’
third Centurion Lounge to open this year.
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“We are thrilled to introduce the Centurion Lounge experience to
our Card Members traveling through London’s Heathrow Airport and
make their return to travel even more special,” said Pablo Rivero,
Vice President & General Manager, Global Lounge Experiences.
“From bespoke interior design to signature bites from a
Michelin-Star chef, we continue to raise the bar for airport
lounges by providing truly unique, top-notch premium
experiences.”
Bringing the Best of Britain to
Heathrow:
Spanning over 7,000 square feet (650 square meters), the new
lounge will embody London’s vibrancy and charm while incorporating
the signature features Card Members know and love. The new space
will feature local custom-made design elements and unique
amenities, including:
- Curated Global Menu by Michelin-Star Chef Assaf Granit:
Chef Assaf Granit of Coal Office in London will serve as the
Executive Chef. Chef Assaf Granit’s menu ties back to London's rich
multicultural heritage through signature dishes from his top
restaurants across the globe. Dishes include his staple homemade
Kubalah bread, fried pita chips with tahini, shakshukit, a beef
& lamb dish with confit tomatoes and tahini, and for dessert,
an “Oh 'My Baklava’" olive oil cake with pistachio anglaise and
rose water diplomat.
- British-Inspired Tea Cart with Hot and Cold Beverage
Selections: Celebrating the nation’s tea tradition, the
first-ever Centurion Lounge tea cart will host a selection of local
hot and cold teas as well as pastries. In the mornings, Card
Members can stay energized during their travels with immune booster
drinks, mango infused coconut water, peach iced tea and more. The
bar will have offerings from legendary mixologist Jim Meehan, whose
menu features British cocktails1 like the Wayne's Collins, a mashup
of the Tom Collins and White Negroni, and non-alcoholic mixtures
like the Hare of the Fog, a Negroni riff featuring England’s own
Seedlip spirit and Aecorn aperitifs. The lounge will feature global
wines sourced from France, Italy, Argentina, and more – exclusively
selected by Wine Director Anthony Giglio.
- Seasonal Soapsmith Products by Samantha Jameson: The new
lounge will host a collection of award-winning, bespoke scented
bath and body care products from London-based Soapsmith. Founder
Samantha Jameson’s line of six signature scents is inspired by
different areas of London and made by a family of highly skilled
soapsmiths with local ingredients. The scents will be rotated
seasonally in the lounge, starting with “Hackney,” a tribute to the
borough where Samantha grew up.
- British Art and Design: From a moss wall that nods to
London's famous Hyde Park to a series of architectural pencil
artwork by Minty Sainsbury, the lounge interior will transport
guests on a journey to discover London through design. The lounge
will feature custom furniture sourced from UK-based producers Konk,
Naughtone and Deadgood and an art gallery curated by Art Story,
including Norman Parkinson’s fashion photography as well as
original pieces by Carne Griffiths and Stephen Marshall. Each
artwork contains a QR code so Card Members can digitally engage
with it and learn more about the piece and artist. The lounge will
also feature luxury and modern lighting designs by Lee Broom and
Tom Dixon, two of the UK’s leading product designers in lighting
design.
Essentials for business and leisure travelers alike, guests can
enjoy dedicated workspaces, power outlets, private phone areas,
comfortable seating, wireless mobile charging, high-speed Wi-Fi and
access to American Express Member Services Professionals to assist
with on-site Card and travel-related services. As health and safety
remains top of mind, the “Centurion® Lounge Commitment” practices
are also in place at the lounge, which includes increased cleaning
frequency, requirements to wear a face covering within the lounge
unless eating and drinking, and more.
“We are delighted to be the first major hub airport in Europe to
host an American Express Centurion Lounge. As travel restrictions
continue to ease and key markets open back up, the new Centurion
Lounge in Terminal 3 will be a most welcome addition for passengers
in need of a quiet place to relax before setting off on their
journeys,” said Fraser Brown, Director of Retail and Property at
Heathrow.
The Centurion Lounge at LHR will also be the first Centurion
Lounge to partially utilize renewable energy through newly
installed solar panels. The environmentally conscious design is in
line with American Express’s 2025 environmental goals to reduce
energy use across its managed facilities and its recent
announcement to commit to net-zero emissions globally by 2035.
Lounge access continues to be a top travel benefit for Card
Members and American Express. As of July 1, the Consumer Platinum
and Business Platinum Card® Members have access to even more
airport lounges and premium amenities when they travel including
+40 Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio
Partner locations worldwide. With more than 1,300 airport lounges
across 140 countries and counting, the American Express Global
Lounge Collection® offers Platinum Card Members access to more
lounge location options than any other credit card on the
market2.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
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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
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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
access to American Express Centurion Lounges, Escape Lounges - The
Centurion Studio Partner, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying
on Delta, Priority PassTM Select Lounges upon enrollment, Airspace
Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, select Lufthansa Lounges when
flying Lufthansa Group, and Additional Global Lounge Collection
Partner Lounges-- with lounges across 140 countries and
counting.
Eligible Card Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge
Collection website or by using the American Express® App. They can
also check into select Centurion Lounges through the mobile
check-in tool within the American Express® App.
ABOUT HEATHROW AIRPORT
Heathrow is the UK’s only hub airport and one of the world’s top
international aviation hubs. The airport is Britain’s largest cargo
port, helping to drive British trade growth and assisting the
country in the fight against COVID-19. Heathrow’s aim is to provide
passengers with the best airport service in the world, and we’re
delighted to have been voted one of the world’s top ten airports in
the 2021 Skytrax Awards. Heathrow has been awarded the “Best
Airport in Western Europe” for the sixth year, and became the only
UK airport to win the COVID-19 Airport Excellence Award in
recognition of the airport’s efforts to keep our passengers and
colleagues safe during the pandemic. Heathrow has passed the CAA's
COVID-19 Security Assurance Scheme and has secured the Airport
Health Accreditation from Airports Council International.
1 Must be of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please
drink responsibly. 2 As of August 2021.
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