The new Centurion Lounge location will welcome Platinum Card ®, Centurion ® and Delta Reserve Card Members and their guests to redefine their pre-flight experience with top of the line amenities and a premium dining menu curated by James Beard semifinalist and local Charlotte Chef, Joe Kindred. The new location will be located post-security on the top floor of the airport’s newly expanded area called “ The Plaza,” situated between Concourses D and E. “As lounge access is one of the most important benefits to our Card Members, we are excited to continue enhancing their airport experiences with premium travel benefits such as our Centurion Lounges,” said Alexander Lee, Vice President of Loyalty and Benefits at American Express. “The new Centurion Lounge in Charlotte builds on the ongoing expansion of our airport lounge offerings, marking our second new Centurion Lounge to open this year, and 11th Centurion Lounge globally. From premium amenities, to a taste of some of the region's best culinary offerings, we’re excited to bring this new location to Card Members traveling through Charlotte,” said Alexander Lee.Īs the Executive Chef of the new Centurion Lounge, Chef Joe Kindred brings his local flair to the food menu for Card Members to enjoy. James Beard semifinalist, Joe Kindred is the chef owner of Kindred in Davidson, NC, and Hello, Sailor in Cornelius, NC, with his wife, Katy Kindred. Kindred’s menu will be inspired by his experience and memories growing up in North Carolina and will include a range of dishes such as Buttermilk Fried Chicken with a fresh and tangy Carolina slaw, Grilled Cauliflower Steak topped with a pistou sauce, Milk Bread French Toast using Kindred’s infamous milk bread, and Country Ham Biscuits spread with a red eye sorghum butter. Now that the repairs are complete, this will help flyers looking to use a lounge between flights and it will relieve congestion at the smaller Terminal B club.In addition to the locally inspired food menu from Chef Joe Kindred, the new Charlotte Lounge will offer Platinum Card, Centurion and Delta Reserve Card Members, along with their guests, access to premium amenities and services including:Ī complimentary full bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan and wines selected by wine authority, Anthony Giglio*Ī custom mural by local artist, Amanda Moody “The Centurion Lounge menu is inspired by our restaurants Kindred and Hello, Sailor, as well as our local North Carolina cuisine, to give travelers visiting the Centurion Lounge a look into what they can experience in the evolving Charlotte restaurant scene.” “I’m thrilled to partner with American Express to bring some of our southern hospitality to Charlotte Douglas International Airport,” shared Joe Kindred. With more travelers moving through airports than at any other time during the last couple of years, the reopening of American Airlines' largest Admirals Club at Charlotte's Terminal C is welcome news for members. Related: The Club opens at CLT for Priority Pass members Bottom line It's worth noting that there is a different club closer to that part of the airport – an American Express Centurion Lounge, which is an option for travelers who carry The Platinum Card® from American Express. Charlotte is also American's second-largest hub, so there are a lot of flyers passing through the terminal. For instance, it will mean a much shorter walk to the club for travelers using the airport's E gates, many of which connect in Charlotte from a regional flight. In addition to being Charlotte's largest Admirals Club, it's also far closer than the Terminal B lounge for many travelers moving through the airport. Throw in a day like Friday, June 17, when Charlotte saw hundreds of flights canceled or delayed amid operational issues up and down the East Coast – inevitably leading to passengers spending more time in the airport – and there's certainly a need for extra club space. Still, there's no doubt this club's reopening comes at an ideal time, with summer travel season in full swing and airports across the country seeing some of their busiest days. (Photo by Scott Mayerowitz/The Points Guy)
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