{"id":253732,"date":"2026-04-01T13:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=253732\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:37:03","slug":"centurion-lounge-dfw-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/amex-membership-rewards\/centurion-lounge-dfw-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Amex to Expand and Renovate the Centurion Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everything's bigger in Texas \u2014 including The Centurion\u00ae<\/sup> Lounge<\/a>. Well, at least it will be.<\/p>\n

On April 1, 2026, American Express announced plans to expand and renovate its outpost at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). And the issuer is working on a relatively short timeline to grow the lounge\u2019s footprint and introduce new amenities.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you can expect from the newly renovated Centurion Lounge at DFW once it opens.<\/p>\n

Amex to Expand and Renovate Its DFW Centurion Lounge<\/span><\/h2>\n

Airport lounges these days are busy places, and beyond adding new ones, issuers and operators are increasingly focused on finding creative ways to renovate and expand existing spaces. And that\u2019s exactly what American Express plans to do with its DFW Centurion Lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The DFW Centurion Lounge has been through this before. It originally opened in 2013 as a roughly 9,000-square-foot space, then was expanded and renovated in 2018 to about 12,500 square feet. Now, Amex will grow the space again.<\/p>\n

This time, the issuer plans to grow the lounge\u2019s footprint by about 50%, which will bring it closer to 19,000 square feet. Along with the added space, Amex will refresh the interior design with Western- and desert-inspired decor and introduce several new amenities, including a walk-up ice cream bar, a second full-service bar, a new dining area, and additional seating.<\/p>\n

Based on the press release Amex shared on April 1, 2026, the expanded lounge is expected to open in 2027. However, we're not sure if that\u2019ll be in the first or second half of the year.<\/p>\n

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Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Related: Amex Centurion Lounges: Primary and Sidecar Locations, Access Rules, and Guest Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What we don't know about the DFW Centurion Lounge expansion<\/span><\/h3>\n

The press release didn\u2019t specify when construction will begin. And it\u2019s also unclear whether the lounge will fully close during the renovation period. While a temporary closure would make sense, Amex hasn\u2019t shared if that's the plan or whether eligible Card Members will have an alternative space to use in the meantime.<\/p>\n

If we had to guess, Card Members may be directed to one of the Priority Pass lounges<\/a> at DFW. Eligible Card Members can access these lounges through the Priority Pass Select benefit, which is a staple perk of cards like the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and The Business Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n

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