American Express Expands Chef-Driven Centurion Lounges U.S., Tokyo

American Express is expanding and enhancing its Centurion Lounge network with innovative culinary collaborations and new lounge concepts. Notably, The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, featuring acclaimed chefs Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi, and Mike Solomonov alongside mixologist Harrison Ginsburg, will offer diverse, chef-driven menus across all U.S. Centurion Lounges by July 2025. Complementing this, the Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, a streamlined space catering to travelers with limited time before flights, is set to open in 2026 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Additionally, American Express opened its 30th worldwide Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, incorporating Japanese design aesthetics and local culture to redefine luxury travel in Asia. These enhancements are part of American Express's broader strategy to attract and retain customers by focusing on experiential perks and exceptional service, which has contributed to a 20% rise in card fees and sustained revenue growth despite some volatility in travel spending. Together, these developments underscore American Express’s commitment to elevating the premium travel experience globally.