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With outdoor terraces and a debut concept whiskey bar, the new Atlanta facility is American Express' most impressive airport lounge yet.

American Express has just upped the stakes in the battle for high-spending travelers. The company opened its latest airport lounge on Wednesday, and it is no ordinary affair. 

The new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. It spans almost 26,000 square feet and includes indoor and outdoor areas. 

With so much space to play with at the world's busiest airport, the design team has introduced several new concepts. There are multiple outdoor terrace areas – unique to Atlanta within the Centurion network – which have been created with the city's changeable weather in mind. There are heaters as well as fans installed to encourage year-round use. 

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