Charlotte City Council approve new speakeasy lounge at CLT

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be getting a new speakeasy-style lounge from American Express.

Leaders approved a lease with the Amex Sidecar Lounge on Monday.

Amex opened the first-ever Sidecar Lounge in the Las Vegas airport this week.

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Amex says it is designed for solo and small group travelers to get quick bites and drinks when they have a flight departing in 90 minutes or less.

The city council approved a 5-year lease for 4,600 square feet of leasable space in Concourse A.

The airport will get 25% of gross revenues generated at the space.

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