Feb 10, 2022, 8:05 am
Last edit by: Zorak
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FAQ
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
FAQ
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014; Expanded 31 December 2022]
Aug 29, 2022, 6:16 pm
#151
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I'm not in the SFO CL much (visited twice last year, this is my first visit this year) but I'm a regular at the CLT CL and often at DFW, PHL, LGA and SEA. Compared to those lounges I considered this food spread to be above average.
As to the rest of your post I think you're being a touch hyperbolic. I've never been "disgusted" by an airline lounge or the people in it.
As to the rest of your post I think you're being a touch hyperbolic. I've never been "disgusted" by an airline lounge or the people in it.
Aug 29, 2022, 10:57 pm
#152
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How often do you go to SFO Cen lounge? Their food is the same everyday for the last 5 years. It's disgusting. The crowd gobble down the food and drink like they are in a refugee camp. And the workers push the food supply carts through the front entrance, stacking up food supply by the doorway, by the restrooms, by the bar table. Try afternoon, you will be disgusted.
Aug 29, 2022, 11:04 pm
#153
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Aug 30, 2022, 2:00 pm
#154
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Thank goodness I am not based in SFO anymore. I rarely fly domestic now. When I fly international, I use airline lounge. The better ones these days are United Paloris, Delta One, American Flagship. These lounges have very restricted entry rule (business class ticket holders only) to prevent crowding, so they can provide better food and lounge experience.
I posted in other threads that I wish Amex Plat increase their annual fee to >$1000, or make Cen Lounge access as a separate benefit for additional annual fee.
As it stands now, the Amex CL is more of a economy lounge.
I posted in other threads that I wish Amex Plat increase their annual fee to >$1000, or make Cen Lounge access as a separate benefit for additional annual fee.
As it stands now, the Amex CL is more of a economy lounge.
Last edited by Mama; Aug 30, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Aug 30, 2022, 3:15 pm
#155
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I hope this make you feel better about CL now. Thank you for your humor.
Last edited by Mama; Aug 30, 2022 at 5:52 pm
Aug 30, 2022, 10:05 pm
#156
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Thank goodness I am not based in SFO anymore. I rarely fly domestic now. When I fly international, I use airline lounge. The better ones these days are United Paloris, Delta One, American Flagship. These lounges have very restricted entry rule (business class ticket holders only) to prevent crowding, so they can provide better food and lounge experience.
I posted in other threads that I wish Amex Plat increase their annual fee to >$1000, or make Cen Lounge access as a separate benefit for additional annual fee.
As it stands now, the Amex CL is more of a economy lounge.
I posted in other threads that I wish Amex Plat increase their annual fee to >$1000, or make Cen Lounge access as a separate benefit for additional annual fee.
As it stands now, the Amex CL is more of a economy lounge.
Aug 31, 2022, 8:14 am
#157
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As already noted, you've misstated the entry requirements for the AA Flagship lounges.
Aug 31, 2022, 2:11 pm
#158
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I was at SFO yesterday and the Centurion Lounge closed at 5:30 PM. 
Apparently, they'll close next week for renovation.
Is he making things up?
Apparently, they'll close next week for renovation.Is he making things up?
Aug 31, 2022, 4:39 pm
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Aug 31, 2022, 4:44 pm
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I have rest my case on the state of SFO CL, but please feel free to elaborate on this CL. Tell us how much you love the infamous grilled chicken there for the past 5 years.
About United, Delta, AA, perhaps I was wrong on Delta, AA. So I guess this put United Polaris to the top. Is Polaris a nice lounge? I say yes.
About United, Delta, AA, perhaps I was wrong on Delta, AA. So I guess this put United Polaris to the top. Is Polaris a nice lounge? I say yes.
Last edited by Mama; Sep 1, 2022 at 5:15 pm
Aug 31, 2022, 6:33 pm
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A few posts have been removed. Write about American Express products, policies and practices, not about each other. The function of a Flyertalk thread is to exchange information and ideas. Please do this respectfully, or do not post.
Sep 1, 2022, 7:49 am
#163
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I have rest my case on the state of SFO CL, but please feel free to elaborate on this CL. Tell us how much you love the infamous grilled chicken there for the past 5 years.
About United, Delta, AA, perhaps I was wrong on Delta, AA. So I guess this put United Polaris to the top. Is Polaris a nice lounge? I say yes.
About United, Delta, AA, perhaps I was wrong on Delta, AA. So I guess this put United Polaris to the top. Is Polaris a nice lounge? I say yes.
I expect the CL to be significantly better in Feb when the access is more restrictive and expansion is completed.
Sep 1, 2022, 12:29 pm
#164
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Just saw this notice that the lounge is closing for maintenance starting on 9/6 on the SFO Centurion Lounge site. Was looking forward to visiting before my flight next Friday.
The Centurion® Lounge at San Francisco International Airport will be temporarily
closed for maintenance, beginning September 6.
Grab-and-go pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverage options will be
provided for eligible Card Members to enjoy, beginning September 12 from
8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
The Centurion Lounge at SFO is providing grab-and-go pre-packaged food options
and limited non-alcoholic beverage options for Card Members to enjoy.
Grab & Go Menu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cold Sandwich
Bag of Chips
Protein Bar
Hand Fruit
The Centurion Lounge at SFO is providing limited non-alcoholic beverage
options for Card Members to enjoy, including flavored sparkling or distilled
water and bottled coffee.
The Centurion® Lounge at San Francisco International Airport will be temporarily
closed for maintenance, beginning September 6.
Grab-and-go pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverage options will be
provided for eligible Card Members to enjoy, beginning September 12 from
8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
The Centurion Lounge at SFO is providing grab-and-go pre-packaged food options
and limited non-alcoholic beverage options for Card Members to enjoy.
Grab & Go Menu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cold Sandwich
Bag of Chips
Protein Bar
Hand Fruit
The Centurion Lounge at SFO is providing limited non-alcoholic beverage
options for Card Members to enjoy, including flavored sparkling or distilled
water and bottled coffee.