The new lounge, operated by Plaza Premium Lounges, is three times the size of the previous lounge at over 600 square metres, and offer more amenities, dining options and variety of relaxation spaces
American Express has opened a brand new card member lounge today, located near Gates 50-63 at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal, replacing the pre-existing lounge, which opened in December 2014.
The new lounge, operated by Plaza Premium Group, is three times the size of the original lounge at over 600 square metres, and offer more amenities, dining options and variety of relaxation spaces including:
- Three shower suites featuring L’Occitane en Provence products;
- Complimentary food and beverages featuring a variety of vegetarian, vegan and wellness options, an exclusive dining area, and live cooking stations;
- Full service bar including a selection of cocktails and wide selection of craft and international tap beers;
- High-speed Wi-Fi and charging stations and quiet resting areas;
- Flight information screens, and a selection of local and international magazines and newspapers.
“Opening this new, spacious and convenient American Express Lounge at Sydney Airport is part of our ongoing commitment to provide our card members with premium travel benefits, exceptional hospitality and best-in-class facilities and experiences. We look forward to welcoming travellers to our new card member lounge,” said Naysla Edwards, Vice President of Brand, Charge Cards and Experiences at American Express A/NZ.
“We believe guests will thoroughly enjoy all the additions, in particular the live cooking stations where guests can now order from an a la carte menu,” added Song Hoi-see, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group.
The new American Express lounge at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal is part of American Express’ broader Global Lounge Collection, which offers Platinum and Centurion Card Members with access to more than 1,200 airport lounge locations across the world, in 500 plus cities, across 130 countries and counting.
The Global Lounge Collection includes access to American Express Centurion Lounges, International American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying on Delta, Priority PassTM Select Lounges upon enrolment, Airspace Lounges, MAG U.S. Escape Lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges. Card Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection website or by using the Amex Mobile app.