Jun 3, 2015, 10:57 am
Centurion Lounge MIA [Opened 4 June 2015, enlarged January 2019]
Nov 12, 2015, 7:44 am
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Wow is there no easy stair access?
When I was there last month and earlier this month, both elevators seemed to be working.
Wow is there no easy stair access?
When I was there last month and earlier this month, both elevators seemed to be working.
Nov 12, 2015, 3:46 pm
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Weird... (and maybe a little dangerous)
Regards
Nov 12, 2015, 4:30 pm
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Kind of agree with you. I find this quite surprising, particularly in an emergency situation (e.g. fire, etc.). I really can't think of many things like this, in public spaces, that are exclusively accessible via elevators.
Weird... (and maybe a little dangerous)
Regards
Weird... (and maybe a little dangerous)
Regards
They definitely should construct some stairs or escalators to this lounge at some point though. Even when the elevator(s) is/are working, they're very slow and usually packed.
Nov 12, 2015, 5:08 pm
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But your point is well taken that there is emergency exit stair access available.
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Nov 13, 2015, 2:49 am
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Agree with others this is a bit of a mess. At least give us a fire escape pole to slide down... and a baggage chute for carryons.
Nov 16, 2015, 4:03 pm
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For the veterans, does anyone recall what was in the Centurion space before it was a BA lounge? In the early 1990s, MIA had a Burger King with a large seating area that overlooked the tarmac. Anyone know if this is the same space? Thanks.
Nov 23, 2015, 1:07 pm
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Monday last we had a three-hour layover in MIA and anticipated refuge in the Centurion lounge. However, there was no room in the inn. They put our names on a wait list and said we "might" clear in 30 minutes. Um. Hm. I think AmEx badly underestimated usage, poor planning. They get another chance next month when our layover is SIX hours so all digits crossed for access luck.
Nov 23, 2015, 7:42 pm
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Monday last we had a three-hour layover in MIA and anticipated refuge in the Centurion lounge. However, there was no room in the inn. They put our names on a wait list and said we "might" clear in 30 minutes. Um. Hm. I think AmEx badly underestimated usage, poor planning. They get another chance next month when our layover is SIX hours so all digits crossed for access luck.
Nov 23, 2015, 8:16 pm
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I personally think it's ridiculous that a family of 4 can access the lounge on one card. I'm sure others will disagree, but that is my personal opinion. If I'm limited to two guests, everyone should be. Just because you decide to have four children, they shouldn't all be granted access to the lounge.
Nov 24, 2015, 8:54 am
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We were there after a red-eye flight on Saturday Nov 7th and it was packed. There were very few seats left and a lot of families in there with children running around. I really didn't care for the breakfast. The pancakes they offered I think had some kind of overwhelming orange flavor and made them bitter. We didn't really enjoy our experience.
We flew back through MIA on November 14th and go to the lounge in the late morning. It was a completely different experience. There were places to sit, the food was good, both breakfast and lunch, and it was much quieter and overall just a better experience. I guess it's the luck of the draw.
We flew back through MIA on November 14th and go to the lounge in the late morning. It was a completely different experience. There were places to sit, the food was good, both breakfast and lunch, and it was much quieter and overall just a better experience. I guess it's the luck of the draw.
Nov 24, 2015, 9:06 am
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We were there after a red-eye flight on Saturday Nov 7th and it was packed. There were very few seats left and a lot of families in there with children running around. I really didn't care for the breakfast. The pancakes they offered I think had some kind of overwhelming orange flavor and made them bitter. We didn't really enjoy our experience.
We flew back through MIA on November 14th and go to the lounge in the late morning. It was a completely different experience. There were places to sit, the food was good, both breakfast and lunch, and it was much quieter and overall just a better experience. I guess it's the luck of the draw.
We flew back through MIA on November 14th and go to the lounge in the late morning. It was a completely different experience. There were places to sit, the food was good, both breakfast and lunch, and it was much quieter and overall just a better experience. I guess it's the luck of the draw.
Nov 24, 2015, 1:32 pm
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I was hoping to visit the Lounge in a couple weeks, but I will be flying Air Canada out of Terminal J...
How long of a walk would it be from J to get there? My flight is at 1pm on a Thursday, and I should have TSA pre-check security clearance.
Thanks
How long of a walk would it be from J to get there? My flight is at 1pm on a Thursday, and I should have TSA pre-check security clearance.
Thanks
Nov 25, 2015, 5:56 am
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This is ridiculous. What time were you there? There should never be a point where wait lists are activated. Amex may need to trim access for families and guests. I personally think it's ridiculous that a family of 4 can access the lounge on one card. I'm sure others will disagree, but that is my personal opinion. If I'm limited to two guests, everyone should be. Just because you decide to have four children, they shouldn't all be granted access to the lounge.