American Express Debuts First Centurion Lounge in Mainland Europe

Business Traveller - Sep 16, 2026

Amex is bringing Centurion to Amsterdam Schiphol, complete with Dutch art, canal-inspired design, regional dishes and barista-made local coffee. Even the lounge bulldog gets the Delft treatment. The post American Express Debuts First Centurion Lounge in Mainland Europe appeared first on Business Traveller.

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