American Express The Centurion Lounge






- Complimentary hot buffet
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Complimentary full bar
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- Flight information monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV
Spreading over 13,000 square feet, the Centurion Lounge Charlotte is one of American Express’ larger clubs worldwide.
The elegantly-appointed retreats features large windows overlooking the tarmac, a posh seating area, convenient work spaces, and a large dining zone.
The complimentary hot buffet, curated by chef Joe Kindred, showcases Southern-leaning cuisine.
Amenities include power outlets, fast Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, a printer, shower suites, a family room, and a complimentary full bar with cocktails curated by mixologist Jim Meehan.
American Express The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Douglas Intl (CLT) welcomes:
- American Express Centurion® card holders (+2 guests or immediate family)
- American Express Platinum Card® holders (+2 guests and children under 2 years old) within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) Proof of age or a lap infant boarding pass required for children under 2.
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure of their first flight, and at any connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card holders departing on a flight operated by Delta, within 3 hours of departure and at connection points (no access at final destination.) No guests allowed.
Members can purchase access for additional guests at $50 per person. Access requires confirmed travel plans (standby boarding passes are not eligible.)
Cards accepted

The following is a typical sample selection; actual choices may vary. All food and drinks are complimentary. The menu has been designed by chef Joe Kindred. See thecenturionlounge.com for the latest offer.
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Milk Bread French Toast with Whipped Creme Fraiche and Bourbon Maple Syrup
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Sweet Potato and Onion Hash
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Soft Scrambled Eggs with Salsa Verde
- Country Ham Biscuits with Red Eye Sorghum Butter
(Continental breakfast is served between 5:30 am and 6:30 am.)
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Little Gem Lettuces with Buttermilk Dressing, Shaved Cucumber, Shaved Carrot, and Herby Breadcrumbs
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Arugula Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Grana Padana, and Curried Pepitas
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Creamy Celery and Potato Soup
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Carolina Slaw and Alabama White Sauce
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Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Romesco and Pistou
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Braised Collard Greens with Apple Cider and Bacon
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Charred Broccoli with Lemon Tahini Dressing
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Potato Gratin with Garlic Cream, Parmesan and Herby Breadcrumbs
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Cast Iron Milk Bread Pudding with Sorghum Milk Jam
(Soups and salads are available between 9 pm and 9:45 pm.)
Cocktails (10:30am – 9:30pm)
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Cheery Cola: Copper & Kings American Brandy, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Cheerwine
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Raisin Cane: Bacardi 8 Year Old Rum, P.X., Cream, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters
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Kitty Hawk: Sutler’s Gin, Lemon Juice, Cointreau, Jack Rudy Grenadine
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Rainmaker: Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whiskey, Rainwater Madeira, Canton Ginger Liqueur
Wine: sparkling and champagne, red, rose, white
Coffee and tea: Centurion Lounge Custom Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino.
(Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Screwdrivers, Bailey’s Irish Cream, beer, and wine are available on Mondays to Saturdays between 7 am and 10:30 am.)
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