New American Express Lounge opens at Sydney Airport
American Express' new Sydney Airport lounge offers premium amenities, dining, and comfort
American Express will open its new lounge on October 23, 2019, at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal, replacing its existing lounge.
The new American Express Lounge will be three-times the size of the original lounge at over 600 square metres and offer more amenities, dining options and variety of relaxation spaces.
The lounge will be operated by Plaza Premium who is a huge lounge operator worldwide.
The new lounge is a huge upgrade from the old lounge at Sydney’s International terminal which has been in operation sine 2014! Some of the new feature you can look forward to:
- Three shower suites featuring L’Occitane en Provence products
- Complimentary food and beverages featuring a variety of vegetarian, vegan and wellness options, an exclusive dining area, and live cooking stations
- Full-service bar including a selection of cocktails and a wide selection of craft and international tap beers
- High-speed Wi-Fi and charging stations and quiet resting areas
- Flight information screens, and a selection of local and international magazines and newspapers
“Airport lounge access continues to be one of the most valued benefits for our card members and we know from the success of our lounges around the world that travellers appreciate the stress-free environment, complimentary dining, and luxury amenities that our American Express Lounges offer,” said Naysla Edwards, Vice President of Brand, Charge Cards and Experiences at American Express.
“Opening this new, spacious and convenient American Express Lounge at Sydney Airport is part of our ongoing commitment to provide our card members with premium travel benefits, exceptional hospitality and best-in-class facilities and experiences. We look forward to welcoming travellers to our new card member lounge,” Edwards added.
Song Hoi-see, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, commented: “We are very excited to continue working with American Express on this collaboration. Services, facilities, food and beverage offerings, and ambience are always the foundation upon which Plaza Premium Lounge is created. We believe guests will thoroughly enjoy all the additions, in particular the live cooking stations where guests can now order from an a la carte menu.”
Sydney Airport Chief Commercial Officer Vanessa Orth said the new offering is a welcome addition to the airport’s robust lounge portfolio, delivering greater choice to customers as part of their airport journey.
“This is great news for our customers, and we feel confident they’ll embrace the new, tailored approach delivered by American Express and Plaza Premium Group in their expanded footprint, including luxury amenities and quality dining options as well as key essentials that make everything that little bit easier including strong Wi-Fi, charging points and quiet zones.”
Who can access the new lounge?
Below is a list of some of the Amex Cards eligible to enter The Centurion Lounge in Sydney.
- American Express Centurion Card
- American Express Platinum Card
- American Express Platinum Business Card
- American Express Explorer Credit Card
- Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Entry into The Centurion Lounge is governed by the full Terms and Conditions available at amex.com.au/airportlounge. All entrants must adhere to the General Conditions of Entry. American Express Explorer Card Members are entitled to a total of two (2) entries into The Centurion Lounges in Australia per calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Complimentary access is available for the Card Member’s children 17 years and younger. Card Members wishing to bring additional guests may be subject to a charge that is to be processed on the Card Member's American Express Card.
