New Lounge Option at Las Vegas
Apr 19, 2013, 9:04 am
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New Lounge Option at Las Vegas
Recently American Express opened the first of a planned chain of lounges. The first one is at LAS; near the D Gates and just a tram ride from the E Gates. It's a real step up from the third party Club at LAS and is more like a good UK First Lounge than a typical Admirals Club or other US Lounge. Details at The Centurion Lounge. It's a great deal for Amex Centurion Card holders (free) and if you eat and drink there; it's probably worth the $50 for others Amex Members.
My American Express Card is from outside the US. Am I eligible to access The Centurion Lounge?
Yes, all American Express Cardmembers who hold a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to access The Centurion Lounge.
My American Express Card is from outside the US. Am I eligible to access The Centurion Lounge?
Yes, all American Express Cardmembers who hold a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to access The Centurion Lounge.
Apr 19, 2013, 9:29 am
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The entrance to it is certainly impressive! I may take a look next time I am going through!
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Apr 19, 2013, 10:05 am
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From Amex:
Any eligible American Express Cardmember may purchase a one-day Access Key at the Lounge for $50. If you hold a Centurion Card from American Express, or if you received a promotional mailing with an Access Key, access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary. Purchase of one-day Access Keys is subject to Lounge capacity.
Apr 19, 2013, 10:08 am
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Having (any) Amex card allows one the "privilege" of purchasing an Access Key for $50.
Amex Centurion Card holders don't need to pay for the above mentioned Access key, and they get free entry. (As do those who get a promo mailing with a "free key".)
Apr 19, 2013, 10:09 am
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The Q&A on the page say:-
ACCESS TO THE CENTURION LOUNGE
Who is eligible to visit The Centurion Lounge?
All American Express® Cardmembers with a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to visit The Centurion. (Note: Access is subject to capacity and is not guaranteed.) Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What do I need to bring to The Centurion Lounge to get in?
To be admitted to The Centurion Lounge, you must present your valid American Express Credit or Charge Card and, upon request, show your same-day airline ticket on any carrier and government-issued I.D. If you received a promotional mailing with an Access Key, you must bring the American Express Card indicated on that Access Key.
Will I need to pay for admission to The Centurion Lounge?
Any eligible American Express Cardmember may purchase a one-day Access Key at the Lounge for $50. If you hold a Centurion Card from American Express, or if you received a promotional mailing with an Access Key, access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary. Purchase of one-day Access Keys is subject to Lounge capacity.
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Who is eligible to visit The Centurion Lounge?
All American Express® Cardmembers with a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to visit The Centurion. (Note: Access is subject to capacity and is not guaranteed.) Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What do I need to bring to The Centurion Lounge to get in?
To be admitted to The Centurion Lounge, you must present your valid American Express Credit or Charge Card and, upon request, show your same-day airline ticket on any carrier and government-issued I.D. If you received a promotional mailing with an Access Key, you must bring the American Express Card indicated on that Access Key.
Will I need to pay for admission to The Centurion Lounge?
Any eligible American Express Cardmember may purchase a one-day Access Key at the Lounge for $50. If you hold a Centurion Card from American Express, or if you received a promotional mailing with an Access Key, access to The Centurion Lounge is complimentary. Purchase of one-day Access Keys is subject to Lounge capacity.
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Apr 19, 2013, 10:10 am
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Recently American Express opened the first of a planned chain of lounges. The first one is at LAS; near the D Gates and just a tram ride from the E Gates. It's a real step up from the third party Club at LAS and is more like a good UK First Lounge than a typical Admirals Club or other US Lounge. Details at The Centurion Lounge. It's a great deal for Amex Centurion Card holders (free) and if you eat and drink there; it's probably worth the $50 for others Amex Members.
My American Express Card is from outside the US. Am I eligible to access The Centurion Lounge?
Yes, all American Express Cardmembers who hold a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to access The Centurion Lounge.
My American Express Card is from outside the US. Am I eligible to access The Centurion Lounge?
Yes, all American Express Cardmembers who hold a valid American Express Credit or Charge Card are eligible to access The Centurion Lounge.
Apr 19, 2013, 10:21 am
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$50? better off sticking your $ into a Wheel of Fortune Slot - the jackpots are won from time to time at the airport. I won $800 from a 75c bet at T2 a couple of years ago as I couldn't get into the heaving shared lounge.
Apr 19, 2013, 11:01 am
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There are quite a few people who are not flying premium and do not enjoy airline status but willingly pay Ł20-30 to access a UK third-party lounge (champagne costing extra) to enhance their journey. In comparison, $50 seems a reasonable price to pay for the Centurion Lounge. It's not as if the Club at LAS is much of a competitor.
Apr 19, 2013, 11:20 am
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And the idea of branding it a Centurion lounge is a stroke of genius. Every Platinum card holder will want to be let in to play with the big boys for a few hours.
Apr 19, 2013, 11:27 am
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Apr 19, 2013, 11:28 am
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But in the airport there is normally plenty of opportunity to sit somewhere comfortable a decent distance from others and walk around freely without sitting in a lounge.
Accordingly I would be unlikely to pay USD 50 for a few hours in a lounge unless the connection is long or there is something truly special on offer. This lounge looks a bit ordinary to me.
Apr 19, 2013, 11:40 am
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There seem to be an awful lot of people who don't mind paying a few thousand for a comfy chair on a plane for a few hours.
And the idea of branding it a Centurion lounge is a stroke of genius. Every Platinum card holder will want to be let in to play with the big boys for a few hours.
And the idea of branding it a Centurion lounge is a stroke of genius. Every Platinum card holder will want to be let in to play with the big boys for a few hours.