Yahoo Finance L’Occitane and cocktails: Inside American Express’ newest airport lounge
American Express has announced its new card member lounge at Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal, replete with L’Occitane en Provence-equipped showers, vegan treats and cocktails.
The new card member lounge will replace American Express’ existing lounge as of 23 October but will occupy a new, and more spacious, area.
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“Airport lounge access continues to be one of the most valued benefits for our card members and we know from the success of our lounges around the world that travellers appreciate the stress-free environment, complimentary dining, and luxury amenities that our American Express Lounges offer,” said Naysla Edwards, vice president of brand, charge cards and experiences at American Express ANZ.
“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,” Edwards added.
What’s inside?
The current American Express Lounge opened in 2014, but the new lounge is three-times as large, occupying a sprawling 600 square metres.
Tired travellers will be able to take a shower in one of the three suites using L’Occitane en Provence products.
Then, they can relax with complimentary food and drinks.
On offer, vegan, vegetarian and wellness options as well as an exclusive dining area and live cooking stations.
And if you were after something a bit stronger, the full service bar offers cocktails and craft and international tap beers.
Espresso martinis are on offer, and you can just grab a can of Squealing Pig or bottle of Cascades from the fridge. Chips, lollies, fruit and water at three temperatures are also on offer.
Need to get some work done? The high-speed wi-fi, charging stations and quiet resting areas are also designed to let travellers achieve a bit of respite.
Who can get in?
Unlimited entry
Children and up to two guests are permitted into the lounge with these card members’ unlimited entry:
American Express® Centurion Card
American Express® Platinum Card
American Express® Platinum Business Card
Two complimentary entries per calendar year
If you have one of these cards, you are entitled to two complimentary entries between 1 January and 31 December, although additional entries are also allowed with a fee.
Card members’ children are also granted entry, while guests may also be allowed in at the discretion of the Lounge.
American Express® Platinum Corporate Card
American Express® Explorer™ Credit Card
American Express® Business Explorer™ Credit Card
American Express® Platinum Reserve Credit Card
David Jones American Express® Platinum Card
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Qantas American Express® Corporate Platinum Card
American Express Velocity Platinum Card
American Express Airpoints Platinum Card
American Express® Westpac Altitude Black Card
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