American Express just revealed its biggest airport lounge expansion ever

American Express is planning to expand its luxurious Centurion Lounge network significantly, with a major focus on the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The company announced on Thursday that it will open a newer, 30,000-square-foot Centurion Lounge at Newark, more than doubling the previous plan of 18,000 square feet.

This new lounge will be the largest in the Centurion Lounge network when it opens in Terminal A in 2027. By the end of 2027, American Express will have proprietary lounges at all three major New York City-area airports: Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International.

The new Newark lounge will offer an impressive selection of food and drinks, including Blue Roast by American Express Coffee and Wellness Bar, specialty bars inspired by New Jersey's diner culture and Pine Barrens, and dishes from renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs. Meanwhile, at London Heathrow, American Express will open a second Centurion Lounge in Terminal 5 in 2028, nearly tripling the current space of over 9,000 square feet.

This new lounge will feature London-inspired design elements, dedicated work areas, and a VIP lounge area.

In addition to these new locations, American Express is also expanding two existing Centurion Lounges. Philadelphia International Airport's lounge will double in size from 6,000 to over 12,000 square feet, while Houston's lounge will nearly triple in size from 8,000 to over 23,000 square feet. Both of these lounges will offer upgraded facilities, including Blue Roast coffee and wellness bars, specialty dining areas, and premium shower suites.

These expansions are part of American Express's broader strategy to meet the growing demand for premium airport lounge experiences among its credit card members, with a total of 33 Centurion Lounges currently operating worldwide.