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Amex adds Centurion lounges at Newark and Heathrow, while British Airways expands its Heathrow lounge network

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American Express plans new Centurion lounges at Newark, opening in 2027, and Heathrow Terminal 5, due in 2028, alongside larger lounges in Philadelphia and Houston. Separately, British Airways has announced a major Heathrow lounge investment that includes a new Terminal 5 facility scheduled for 2028.

Discovered 2026-10-08T07:20:37.324947-07:00 | 2026-10-08T07:20:37.324947-07:00

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  • The announcements put airport lounges at the center of competing efforts to improve the passenger journey: Amex is adding two locations and expanding two others, while British Airways is investing in its Heathrow lounge network.
  • Newark’s Centurion Lounge opening has slipped to 2027; the new Amex and BA Terminal 5 facilities at Heathrow are both planned for 2028.

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