Featuring the signature Centurion Lounge experience, including comfort and locally inspired design elements, the lounge is part of The American Express Global Centurion Lounge Collection™.
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, March 30, 2026: American Express today announced the opening of its new Centurion Lounge at Terminal 1 (T1), Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Featuring the signature Centurion Lounge experience, including comfort and locally inspired design elements, the lounge is part of The American Express Global Centurion Lounge Collection™. The lounge is accessible to eligible American Express Card Members from India and around the world, subject to capacity and access policies.
American Express Centurion Lounge with curated collection of bespoke artworks and elegantly designed workspaces.
“We continue to grow our industry-leading Centurion Lounge network, designed to elevate and enhance the overall travel experience for our Card Members who love to travel.” said Audrey Hendley, President, American Express Travel. “This new lounge in New Delhi will blend the premium service, food, and drinks our lounges are known for with unique design elements that reflect the local culture.”
“The Centurion Lounge at Delhi’s T1 reflects how today’s premium Card Members want to travel; effortlessly, comfortably, and with an integrated global and local experience,” said Sanjay Khanna, CEO and Country Manager, American Express India. “As India continues to grow as one of the key travel destinations, the new lounge underscores our commitment to delivering distinctive, world-class experiences that help our eligible Card Members to relax, recharge, and travel across Indian cities with ease and confidence.”
Contemporary Design Meets Indian Craft
The lounge features a curated collection of bespoke artworks created exclusively for the space, celebrating the richness of Indian artistry. It includes a custom installation using traditional Batik techniques, interwoven with elements that honor the American Express legacy, alongside works by local artists.
Balancing comfort with functionality, the lounge offers elegantly designed workspaces as well as plush, dedicated zones for rest and relaxation, creating an environment that feels sophisticated and welcoming.
Elevated Dining and Amenities
The Centurion Lounge features a thoughtfully curated menu featuring a diverse selection of breakfast and lunch offerings, including live buffet counters, convenient on-the-go options for those traveling on a tight schedule, and artisanal coffee crafted to refresh and energize. A full-service bar complements the experience, with a carefully curated, premium selection of wines and spirits. For those seeking focus or relaxation, the lounge features a dedicated quiet room, ideal for working or unwinding before a flight. Additional amenities include well-appointed restrooms, along with dedicated changing and nursing facilities for added comfort and convenience. A distinct zone reserved exclusively for Centurion is seamlessly integrated within the lounge, further elevating the experience for our most premium Card Members.
With more airport lounge options than any other credit card company on the market[1], the American Express Global Lounge Collection® is one of the many ways American Express supports Card Members while they travel. Eligible Card Members have access to more than 1,550 lounges worldwide, including 32 locations in the Centurion Lounge Network. The company continues to expand and enhance its global lounge network with plans announced to open new lounge locations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
