Amex plans luxury lounge for Newark Airport’s newest terminal

American Express is planning to debut a new luxury lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport, part of the credit-card giant’s continued push into travel and entertainment services. The credit-card company is planning to open a new Centurion Lounge in 2026 outfitted with a terrace overlooking the Manhattan skyline, a cocktail bar and individual workspaces, according to releases published Tuesday by American Express and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. The perks will be available to Amex Platinum Card users, who, for a hefty $695 annual fee, have access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries. Neighboring airports like New York’s LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport already boast similar facilities. Airport lounges have grown increasingly popular with credit-card companies competing to showcase the flashiest space with the most luxurious amenities. Capital One Financial Corp. opened up a new lounge at Dulles International Airport just outside of Washington DC this month and JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expected to open at least seven US airport lounges before the end of the year. Amex, in particular, has been swiftly expanding its collection of airport lounges in recent years, adding locations in San Francisco, Las Vegas and London. The company has long said the lounges are an important part of why cardholders are willing to pay the $695-a-year fee that comes with the Platinum card.<br/>