American Express (NYSE:AXP) today reopened the expanded Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). At 16,000 square feet, the lounge has nearly doubled in area with more seating, an additional bar with “Wine Flights” curated by Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge’s sommelier and wine director, and a new menu by Ravi Kapur, executive chef at the Liholiho Yacht Club in San Francisco.
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American Express Opens 16,000 Square Foot Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are excited to start the new year with the opening of our Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport,” said Pablo Rivero, vice president and general manager, Global Lounge Experiences. “With outstanding menus, wines, and Northern California-inspired art, the Lounge Card offers members a place to recharge their batteries so they can travel refreshed.”
The Centurion Lounge at SFO now offers even more space for eligible Card members and now features two wine bars and cafe areas, additional restrooms, private phone rooms, multiple private work areas and more. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.
CRY OUT REGIONAL CULTIVATION1
At a new lounge bar, guests can enjoy flights of four regional specialty wines curated by renowned wine expert Anthony Giglio. The new bar complements the existing wine wall, where guests can sample wines from across California. The wine flights will change every season and start today with a Sonoma Chardonnay flight and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon flight:
Sonoma Chardonnay Flight
- Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
- Head High Sonoma County Chardonnay 2021
- Sonoma Cutrer Les Pierres Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2019
- Walt Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Flight
- Emblem Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
- Miner Emily’s Cuvee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
- The Critic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
- Twenty Rows Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
“With San Francisco enjoying a worldwide reputation for its world-class wines, the San Francisco International Airport Centurion Lounge’s wine list is dedicated to locally grown California grapes,” said Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge’s sommelier and wine director. “It’s fantastic to be able to showcase two of America’s most famous and established wine regions: Sonoma and Napa Valley on our first Wine Flight experience.”
FOOD AND DESIGN FOR THE HIGHEST DEMANDS
The lounge features a new seasonal menu featuring Bay Area produce curated by Liholiho Yacht Club Executive Chef Ravi Kapur. The Hawaiian native and James Beard Award nominee chef will continue to showcase his unique flair at SFO’s Centurion Lounge with menus inspired by his roots and family memories, including Kochujang Marinated Chicken Thighs, Wild Rice Coconut Soup and baby carrots glazed with black vinegar and honey.
Consumers value the opportunity to dine at airport lounges. According to a recent Amex Trendex* survey, the majority of respondents (64%) prefer airport lounges to offer quality food and beverages.
The lounge will feature two bespoke floor-to-ceiling wall coverings by abstract artist Tracie Cheng. The new design of the space references the region’s vineyards, landscape and signature San Francisco fog to provide guests with a sense of relaxation.
UNIQUE WORLDWIDE ACCESS
With more lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market and the only credit card issuer with its own lounge at SFO, the American Express Global Lounge Collection™ is just one of the many offerings American Express offers to support its card members in their travels. American Express continues to expand the Centurion lounge network with new locations and the expansion of existing lounges. American Express plans to open new lounges at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
*AMEX TRENDEX METHODOLOGY
This online survey by Amex Trendex was conducted between November 4 and November 7, 2022 among 2,000 adults with household incomes greater than $70,000 who travel by air at least once a year. The survey was conducted online. The results of the entire survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
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ABOUT THE CENTURION LOUNGE
The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, providing access to American Express Centurion lounges, international American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card members flying Delta, Priority Pass™ Includes Select Lounges upon registration, Airspace Lounges, MAG US Escape Lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges – a total of more than 1,400 lounges in 140 countries and counting.
Eligible Card Members can find a lounge on the Global Lounge Collection website or through the American Express® app. They can also check into selected Centurion lounges using the American Express® app mobile check-in tool.
ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The SFO offers travelers an airport experience characterized by seamless access, thoughtful offerings, sustainable design and inspirational artwork and exhibits.
For up-to-date information on departures and arrivals, airport maps and information on shopping, dining, cultural exhibits, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on twitter.com/flysfo and facebook.com/flysfo.
Source: American Express Company
Location: United States
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