Meanwhile, the LaGuardia location is getting a significant facelift. Ramsey is a freelance travel journalist covering the hotel, cruise, and airline industry from every corner of the globe. American Express shut down its popular Centurion Lounges back in mid-March.
A few minutes later the server came back and said he had called the lounge GM who had told him that it was official American Express policy not to allow Fox in the lounges and only to allow CNN and that if I had any further questions I should call the 800 number on the back of my card. It is rather a meaningless, anecdotal statistic. While some airlines are reducing their spread to packaged snacks, some premium carriers are investing in table service. And on Monday, Oct. 26, the Miami (MIA) location opened, too. Let us know that you agree to receive e-mail: September 27, 2020 by Christian Markwat. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for American Express). I’m so frustrated with the fighting and with the lack of personal responsibility. AA, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, COVID-19, Delta, Lufthansa, Priority Pass, Qatar Airways, SkyTeam, UA, United, Review: United Club Newark and Polaris Business Class, COVID-19 Edition », […] 17th. Exhale spa services will be available at some Centurion Lounges, but only for treatments that don’t require the involvement of a practitioner such as digital meditations and Theragun massages. The lounge in JFK’s Terminal 4 even has a speakeasy-style bar, dubbed “1850.”. COVID-19 is accelerating the industry trend towards digital credentials. That’s all about the bottom line. © 2020 Thrifty Traveler. For those afraid to go fine – more room for me!
How far out do you guys think we are on opening? Definitely the emptiest it’s ever felt and this was at around noon on a Thursday. We use MailChimp as our marketing automation platform. Any new speculation on lounge reopening dates? I do know it hasn’t been studied very closely, so I don’t think it’s appropriate to assert it’s not likely. Because the Alaska Lounge, Admirals Club, etc., are open, but just don’t allow eating or drinking, as far as I know. American Express announced Wednesday it will reopen select Centurion lounges as of Oct. 5, starting with locations in Philadelphia (PHL) and Seattle (SEA). The JFK location is the fourth new Amex Centurion Lounge to open in 2020 alone, after Phoenix (PHX), Charlotte (CLT), and Los Angeles (LAX).
Based on what I read and what View From The Wing noted this isn’t the case. Each Centurion Lounge will have dedicated Cleaning Ambassadors who’ll be responsible for increased cleaning in the lounge. Around the world, Air France has re-opened a couple lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lufthansa is operating a single lounge at their Frankfurt and Munich hubs, Singapore Airlines has consolidated operations at Changi Airport, and Cathay Pacific is keeping two clubs in operation in Hong Kong. Transmission/infection risk while on the actual plane is low.
Airlines are updating lounge reception areas with social distancing markers, hand sanitizer dispensers, and signage outlining service adjustments and protective measures. Between the president, Like JFK, New York's LaGuardia Airport will gain a new Centurion Lounge, as AMEX also prepares to welcome travellers back.
It was early evening and my colleague asked one of the servers to switch the channel from ESPN to Fox as there was a Thursday night football game he wanted to watch. Guests enjoy a drink at the opening of the Hong Kong lounge in 2017 although it is still temporarily ... [+] closed.
When Will Centurion Lounges Reopen? ), Very impressed with the care taken by everyone. Don’t fly.
Coffee and water stations will also have additional safety measures, although those haven’t been specified right now. As for one-way traffic, it remains to be seen if the concept is actually enforced; but it’s an interesting idea nevertheless. American Express announced today that a couple of Centurion Lounges – those at PHL (Philadelphia) and SEA (Seattle-Tacoma) airports – are scheduled to reopen on October 5, 2020.
For those who are afraid or just think it unwise, just don’t go. Naturally, I can tell you what contact tracing didn’t happen… . @strv
Stay up-to-date on major lounge openings, exciting developments, and ground service innovations. I imagine even with fewer travelers the COVID-reduced capacity of the walk-in closet sized lounge will exacerbate the issue. For those able to travel, a Centurion Lounge visit will begin with contactless admission via the American Express mobile app, followed by seated dining with pre-portioned plates served by lounge staff. The timeline for reopening Amex’s other locations like Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS) is unclear. Had a great visit at the PHL lounge last week.
What do you think?
You’ll still need to show your ID and boarding pass, but Amex is billing this as a contactless experience, so you presumably won’t have to actually hand those over. COVID spreading BY plane, not ON the plane. Re-opening airport lounges poses unique challenges. Comments by Stvr are typical of those who think they know what’s better for me than myself. Face masks will be mandatory inside all Centurion lounges. As others have noted the CDC star that a higher percentage of people that tested positive went to a restaurant is meaningless (and I have a degree in statistics). I asked if there was a supervisor or manager on duty we could talk to and was told there was not. Centurion Lounges are easily some of the best airport lounges you can find in the U.S. Getting into any of these lounges is one of the best parts of holding the Platinum Card from American Express. (I am out of So Cal – we were in N Cal and Portland). Announced way back in early 2018, it’s Amex’s largest Centurion Lounge, spanning two floors and 15,000 square feet. Same bartenders from before (Camille and Michael at PHL are such amazing people, glad they’re back! We now have a partial answer. At Zurich airport, the Aspire Lounge in the Schengen area—which is currently the only open club within the entire airport—imposes a limit of two guests per table. What’s up with the LAX Centurion club plans. Don’t fly. Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
I agree with Leo for Stvr to stay home, wear your mask, including while you shower if that makes you feel better. Photo by Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty Images For American Express, Six airport lounges to re-open in October. Right. To make the lounges ‘COVID proof’ several special measures are visible in the lounges. The server told me he did not have a card or email address. They’ll still be offering a full wine menu at the bar, although there’ll be a shorter cocktail menu to ensure there’s a shorter wait for drinks and thereby fewer people lining up for drinks. Also the report doesn’t say it was transmitted at a restaurant just that people went to them. I asked for a reason and the server said he did not know and that he was only relaying what he had been told. American Express is presumably launching a soft reopening of Centurion Lounges by trialing it at only two airports before rolling out reopening plans at their other locations in the future to help ensure any reopening kinks are ironed out. There are more folks in here cleaning and making sure everyone is safe than there are guests. I dropped it at that point. I'd say we're still far away from Centurion lounges re-opening. United isn’t communicating a schedule anymore. >> Just don’t go there. This will vary by lounge as it’ll be affected by local rules and regulations. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
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