SAN / San Diego Admirals Club Going Away - SAN Airport to operate shared club (2012)
May 11, 2012, 3:17 pm
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SAN / San Diego Admirals Club Going Away - SAN Airport to operate shared club (2012)
Was just informed by airport management that the change is coming soon along with the club's current expansion. AA and others are planned (by the airport) to use the shared club as an airport concession. Any AA lurkers care to comment as to the plans? I sure hope the fantastic staff remain and that AA maintains club access for Admirals Club members...
May 11, 2012, 7:04 pm
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What does "shared" mean? Will this be a communal club of some form that is no longer controlled by AA? This doesn't seem to make sense. If AA is remodeling this club, I assume that means it will remain an Admirals Club. AA is investing in improving the Admiral's Club experience even during bankruptcy. My home airport (STL) is currently operating from a temporary club due to tornado damage to original Admirals Club, but is investing heavily in reopening the club back to the classic state it was in during filming of "Up in the Air" with George Clooney. This level of investment shows that AA is committed to maintaining the quality of Admirals Clubs so I would be surprised if AA surrendered control of an AC to the airport management.
May 11, 2012, 7:22 pm
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I'd like some elaboration on the shared club concept.
May 11, 2012, 7:41 pm
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Meaning it will be an airport-run club like Las Vegas where airlines pay the airport per head entering. I was told that AAgels may still be present to service American passengers, which gave me hope, but little understanding of how that would be pulled off in a shared club environment.
American is not paying for the current expansion work--the airport is.
I have a hard time believing that AA would not negotiate to rights to use for Admirals Club members and OneWorld partners. BA and soon JL have direct service here. But, it would be nice to get facts from AA on this.
I'll note that both UA and DL will open brand new clubs next year with the opening of the T2 expansion.
American is not paying for the current expansion work--the airport is.
I have a hard time believing that AA would not negotiate to rights to use for Admirals Club members and OneWorld partners. BA and soon JL have direct service here. But, it would be nice to get facts from AA on this.
I'll note that both UA and DL will open brand new clubs next year with the opening of the T2 expansion.
May 11, 2012, 7:47 pm
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I take it an Admirals Membership will still allow entry. But what if you are not flying AA that day? Will you still be able to get in with membership alone?
May 11, 2012, 7:51 pm
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My home airport (STL) is currently operating from a temporary club due to tornado damage to original Admirals Club, but is investing heavily in reopening the club back to the classic state it was in during filming of "Up in the Air" with George Clooney. This level of investment shows that AA is committed to maintaining the quality of Admirals Clubs so I would be surprised if AA surrendered control of an AC to the airport management.
Sorry to go off-topic. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of the SAN club. I always enjoyed passing some time there.
May 11, 2012, 7:55 pm
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May 12, 2012, 12:20 am
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I would not be surprised if it by "others" that means BA and JL, with the three joining to operate a combined lounge. This has already happened in Denver, Philadelphia and Miami (E), and is rumored for Dulles. I expect this merged club concept to continue where feasible.
May 12, 2012, 5:45 am
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I was just there two weeks ago. It's supposed to be a combined club with Japan Airlines and British Airways. I thinking better food lol.
May 12, 2012, 5:49 am
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clearly you never visited the Former JAL Lounge at ORD
May 12, 2012, 7:05 am
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May 12, 2012, 8:58 am
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I would not be surprised if it by "others" that means BA and JL, with the three joining to operate a combined lounge. This has already happened in Denver, Philadelphia and Miami (E), and is rumored for Dulles. I expect this merged club concept to continue where feasible.
May 12, 2012, 3:02 pm
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San Diego club
BA and AA share the club in PHL - it is a great club with both AA and BA staff.
Food and beverage selections are much better than the average Admirals's club.
I think the combined club for AA/BA/JAL will be a lot better.
I am sure the great staff in SAN will be retained.
Food and beverage selections are much better than the average Admirals's club.
I think the combined club for AA/BA/JAL will be a lot better.
I am sure the great staff in SAN will be retained.
May 12, 2012, 3:10 pm
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The DEN club has both AA and BA staff at the front desk. Also, I use the Bridge security checkpoint to avoid taking the train to the concourse altogether.