RDU clubs
May 5, 2013, 4:09 pm
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RDU clubs
I am flying to Costa Rica in the am on AA but I really don't care much for the AA club at RDU and am wondering if It is worth trying out the US Air club tomorrow morning? I assume AMEX plat card holders can still access US Air clubs??
May 5, 2013, 4:21 pm
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Wow. This is one of my favorite small clubs in the system. What don't you like about it? Some of the best staff around and a good space except when it gets crowded for the evening LHR flight.
May 5, 2013, 4:31 pm
#3
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Never been to the US club at RDU, but supposedly it's smaller.
May 5, 2013, 4:55 pm
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There's a dedicated thread to the US Air club @ RDU on the US Air forum which includes photos (well, a link to photos).
And while I too am a fan of the RDU club, I must say that the US Air club look pretty nice in the photos.
And while I too am a fan of the RDU club, I must say that the US Air club look pretty nice in the photos.
May 5, 2013, 5:26 pm
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I think I was spoiled at the Delta Club by lots of munchies morning noon and night!! The AA club is a pretty club no doubt, but the last time I was there in the morning all they had was a few tiny muffins and coffee. I had to end up buying breakfast in the terminal. Hoping the US Air club had a better breakfast selection. If not I might skip the clubs altogether and just eat at one of the terminal restarants.
May 5, 2013, 5:28 pm
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Though the US Club looks alright in the photos, it's one big room. The AC at least offers some smaller rooms if you want privacy or need to make calls, etc.
AC>US any day.. Hopefully the AC will be the surviving club.
AC>US any day.. Hopefully the AC will be the surviving club.
May 5, 2013, 5:51 pm
#7
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I think all three of the RDU clubs (AA, Delta and US) are about par. Don't think you will find any improved breakfast at the US Air club
Wonder if United will take over the US club once AA/US merger is done?
Wonder if United will take over the US club once AA/US merger is done?
May 5, 2013, 7:19 pm
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The lighting in the DL hub is hideous compared to the AA club. Haven't been to the US club.
May 5, 2013, 9:16 pm
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The AA club is nice, but I've seen it packed to the point of having difficulty finding a seat.
I like the US club there, feels quite classy. Both are nicer than the Sky Club, which feels find of run down.
I like the US club there, feels quite classy. Both are nicer than the Sky Club, which feels find of run down.
May 5, 2013, 9:31 pm
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Platinum Card Access1*
To gain admission, simply present your Platinum Card, a government issued ID, and a ticket valid for same-day travel to the club agent in:Your Spouse and children under age 21, or up to two traveling companions, may join you
Ticket must be on the club's corresponding airline. (Obviously US Airways is the exception.)
P.S. We can only hope AMEX Platinum will allow admission to the expanded stable of lounges should the US-AA reverse takeover merger come to fruition.
To gain admission, simply present your Platinum Card, a government issued ID, and a ticket valid for same-day travel to the club agent in:
- American Airlines Admirals Clubs®
- Delta Sky Clubs®
- US Airways Clubs® (Note: ticket not required for US Airways Clubs)
- Airspace Lounges3 (BWI, CLE and JFK)
Ticket must be on the club's corresponding airline. (Obviously US Airways is the exception.)
P.S. We can only hope AMEX Platinum will allow admission to the expanded stable of lounges should the US-AA reverse takeover merger come to fruition.
Last edited by JDiver; May 6, 2013 at 6:32 am Reason: add USAC exception highlight
May 6, 2013, 5:38 am
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DL SC has a very wide variety of breakfast food-bagels, oatmeal, yogurt, etc. RDU AC does have a shower.
May 6, 2013, 6:33 am
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May 6, 2013, 8:47 am
#13
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I like the AA club at RDU better than the US club. The US club is small and I like the food at AA better. Of the three clubs at RDU, DL is the winner.
Your AMEX plat card will get you into the US club no matter who you fly with. DL and AA insist you fly with them.
Your AMEX plat card will get you into the US club no matter who you fly with. DL and AA insist you fly with them.
May 6, 2013, 5:19 pm
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I like the RDU AC a lot, but DL definitely has a better selection of free eats, especially at breakfast. I have yet to visit the US club.
May 7, 2013, 10:33 am
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