American Express is making big moves south of the border.
The publisher announced on Wednesday that it will open a fourth issuance Centurion Lounge at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) on August 1.
The new lounge will be located on the domestic side of Terminal 1 of the airport, home to Mexican airlines Volaris and Viva Aerobus.
The space spans 8,400 square feet and offers many of the Centurion Lounge’s standard amenities, including private phone booths, multiple comfortable seating areas, a fully stocked bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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This lounge also offers shoe-shining services—one of the most unique amenities we’ve seen in a Centurion Lounge system.
The lounge’s menu will be curated by chef Jonatan Gómez Luna, who was recently awarded a Michelin star for his Le Chique restaurant in Cancun.
Additionally, later this year, Luna will become the exclusive chef partner for Amex’s Centurion Lounges across Mexico, spanning three more lounges in Mexico City and two lounges in Monterrey.
“We have seen incredible demand for Centurion Lounges in Mexico City, with the majority of our eligible Card Members in Mexico visiting at least one of these lounges during their trip. The opening of our fourth Centurion Lounge in Mexico City is a major milestone as we continue to expand the global footprint of the Centurion Lounge Network and provide Card Members with a premium experience to start their travels,” Audrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel, said in a statement.
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Many of Amex’s international lounge locations were not originally labeled as Centurion Lounges, but in 2021, the unit released decided to close its entire network of exclusive lounges. into the Centurion Lounge brand.
According to the announcement, Amex has renovated many international spaces that were not up to the latest standards, and the newest facilities around the world are all fully equipped with the signature amenities and design elements of the Centurion Lounge.
Amex currently operates three Centurion Lounges in Mexico City. There are two in Terminal 1—one on the domestic side and one on the international side. There is also a Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.
With the fourth lounge at MEX and the second lounge for the issuing company in the domestic area of Terminal 1, the move will help ease overcrowding.
The news should come as a welcome boost to Amex’s premium card members. The issuer continues to invest in building out its premier lounge network. Just last week, Amex opened its doors to The long-awaited Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC.
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The publisher also plans to open an outpost at the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). That location is expected to open in 2026.
There’s no official word yet on additional Amex lounges opening, but stay tuned to TPG for more updates on the Centurion lounge network.
How to access the Amex Centurion Lounge network
American Express card members with Centurion or Platinum branded cards such as The Platinum Card® from American Express or American Express Business Platinum Card® get access to the Amex Centurion Lounge.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card And Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card Members also enjoy complimentary access to the Centurion Lounge when flying on a Delta Air Lines-marketed or operated flight on the same day.
You cannot purchase Centurion Lounge access even if you carry another American Express card.
Note that Centurion Lounge Customer policy has changed last year to limit overcrowding.
Platinum Card members can no longer bring guests into the lounge for free unless they meet the new $75,000 annual spending requirement on their card. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay $50 per adult guest and $30 per child (ages 2 to 17). Children under 2 can enter for free. Centurion and Corporate Platinum Card members can continue to bring up to two guests into the lounge for free.
The information about the Centurion and Corporate Platinum credit cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
For more information on how to access the Centurion Lounge network, be sure to check out Comprehensive guide.
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