Amex Plans Bigger Centurion Lounges at Newark, Heathrow, and Beyond

American Express is adding Centurion lounges at Newark and Heathrow, alongside expansions and temporary closures in Houston and Philadelphia.

Photo: View from the Wing

Newark lounge size
>30,000 sq ft
Newark opening
2027
Heathrow T5 opening
2028

American Express is reshaping its Centurion Lounge footprint across key hubs. At Newark, the planned space is expanding to more than 30,000 square feet, though its opening has shifted back to 2027. Meanwhile, London Heathrow is set to add a Terminal 5 location in 2028.

Travellers passing through Houston and Philadelphia can also expect larger footprints and improved food offerings. In Philadelphia, however, those upgrades require a substantial downtime: the lounge closes on October 16 for construction running into late 2027.

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