American Express Centurion Lounge Miami Coming Late 2014

I never thought about this before, but Amex has precise data on exactly which airports their Platinum/Centurion customers transit the most based upon the detailed ticket data they get from ticket purchases made with their cards.

So if one is not an AmEx Platinum card holder but has an AmEx card in general there will be a $50/day fee to use the lounges, correct?

@ Eric D -- Yep, that's correct.

Is the North terminal the larger of the 2 AA terminal? I'm assuming yes.

@ Seth -- Yep, it's the main AA terminal.

Do we know where the location of the LGA club will be?

I visited the DFW Centurion Lounge last Friday. Nice but I wouldn't call it stunning. No where near as nice as some of the business class lounges I've used in Asia. The breakfast choices were okay but clearly being kept warm (not fresh, and we were there at 8:30 a.m.). Seating was comfortable but the chairs weren't meant for long-term use, e.g., sleeping.

Was it nicer than the typical Admirals Club? Yes, somewhat, but I certainly wouldn't get a Platinum card or pay $50 just to use the lounge.

The DFW Centurion lounge is a nice place, but I was disappointed in the food. As Dave said, it was kept warm rather than fresh. The food layout, type of serving platters and utensils makes it cumbersome for the user, which results in spills on the buffet. It frequently looks messy. Ive visited a number of times so this is the norm, not the exception. Overall, the food is very tasty but its not visually appealing.
Its a good club and far away better than the Admirals club. But, its potential, it could be so much more than it is if they would focus their efforts more on the food.
For me, its worth the annual membership, especially with the included Priority Pass membership.

What I want to know is how can you access the DFW when arriving international? You're in term D, but have to exit thru passport control & customs. Even with global entry queue, you still exit. Is there any way at all to visit the lounge when coming in on an international flight? It's easy to do this for domestic arrivals- just skylink train from c to d. It's all post-security. But international arriving in D already?

@ Norm Schiff -- Not confirmed yet, though my understanding is it will be landside.

@ m -- Not unless you have a connecting flight, unfortunately.

@Lucky: According to SFO, it is 'Centurian'! 🙂

Next to the new T3 Elite Security Theater, there is a boarded off area. The sign read:

SFO Ascent 2020: Opening in the Fall of 2014 the new Centurian lounge

So, at least at SFO, perhaps you need to be 100 years old to enter?

Seriously, I am excited to see this lounge opening. It will be a great addition to T3.