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GRU São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport
Admirals Club and other lounges contracted by oneworld partner airlines
Link to GRU airport information on aa.com
Link to GRU website (English)
Link to oneworld website Lounge Access and Lounge Finder tool
Link to GRU Admirals Club page on aa.com
GRU T-3 Admirals Club
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Accessible to those qualifying passengers departing on AA marketed and operated flight.
Amenities:
Link to article with extensive photos
LATAM VIP lounge
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Eligible passengers departing on British Airways or Iberia flights
Hours: For current hours and further information, please see here.
Amenities:
"Notes: LATAM Airlines Group's first joint VIP lounge, offering abundant natural light and an unparalleled view of the airport. In addition to an entertainment room with individual tablets, video games and wi-fi connection throughout, the lounge is separated into various sections, each with its own ambiance. All seating is equipped with power sockets and USB ports, thus enabling customers to remain connected at all times. For those who prefer to relax, the lounge offers exclusive shower rooms and bathing products with scents of tropical Brazilian fruits. The buffet of hot and cold dishes is nearly 30 meters long and offers a wide selection of culinary options. Customers can also choose from a wide variety of premium beverages or relax with a draft beer at the bar."
Executive Lounge GRU Airport Operated by a third party.
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Eligible passengers departing on Qatar Airways flights
Opening hours: Daily: 07:00-02:30
Amenities:
Older and obsolete posts regarding the old GRU AA lounge facility have been archived; they can be read at: ARCHIVE: GRU / Sao Paulo Admirals Club (consolidated)
Special Information: U.S. Citizens: You must obtain your Brazilian visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to your place of residence in the United States. Visas cannot be obtained at the airport, and immigration authorities will refuse entry into Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa. (This is waived for a time period about the Olympic Games.)
For visas, you may use a visa service in the city with the Brazilian Consulate serving your geographical area. To submit documents and interview for a visa, you can only use the Brazilian Consulate with jurisdiction serving the area where you live. Each Consulate may have different requirements and time frames for securing your visa; check the requirements of the Consulate having jurisdiction over where you live. You will not be allowed to apply at any other Consulate than the one with jurisdiction.
List of Brazilian Consulates in the U.S.A. with links to their sites. Note, some may not work.
GRU São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport
Admirals Club and other lounges contracted by oneworld partner airlines
Link to GRU airport information on aa.com
Link to GRU website (English)
Link to oneworld website Lounge Access and Lounge Finder tool
Link to GRU Admirals Club page on aa.com
GRU T-3 Admirals Club
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Accessible to those qualifying passengers departing on AA marketed and operated flight.
Amenities:
- USB and AC power at seats (need plug adapter to use AC)
- Complimentary WiFi
- Business Center
- PCs with Internet access
- Self-service hot and cold food, variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Children's Room
- Flat screen televisions
- Two shower suites with amenities
- Telephones
Link to article with extensive photos
LATAM VIP lounge
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Eligible passengers departing on British Airways or Iberia flights
Hours: For current hours and further information, please see here.
Amenities:
"Notes: LATAM Airlines Group's first joint VIP lounge, offering abundant natural light and an unparalleled view of the airport. In addition to an entertainment room with individual tablets, video games and wi-fi connection throughout, the lounge is separated into various sections, each with its own ambiance. All seating is equipped with power sockets and USB ports, thus enabling customers to remain connected at all times. For those who prefer to relax, the lounge offers exclusive shower rooms and bathing products with scents of tropical Brazilian fruits. The buffet of hot and cold dishes is nearly 30 meters long and offers a wide selection of culinary options. Customers can also choose from a wide variety of premium beverages or relax with a draft beer at the bar."
Executive Lounge GRU Airport Operated by a third party.
Location: Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level, Departures Area
Access: Eligible passengers departing on Qatar Airways flights
Opening hours: Daily: 07:00-02:30
Amenities:
- Free Wifi
- Food and Beverages
- Showers
- Wheelchair access
- Television
Older and obsolete posts regarding the old GRU AA lounge facility have been archived; they can be read at: ARCHIVE: GRU / Sao Paulo Admirals Club (consolidated)
Special Information: U.S. Citizens: You must obtain your Brazilian visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to your place of residence in the United States. Visas cannot be obtained at the airport, and immigration authorities will refuse entry into Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa. (This is waived for a time period about the Olympic Games.)
For visas, you may use a visa service in the city with the Brazilian Consulate serving your geographical area. To submit documents and interview for a visa, you can only use the Brazilian Consulate with jurisdiction serving the area where you live. Each Consulate may have different requirements and time frames for securing your visa; check the requirements of the Consulate having jurisdiction over where you live. You will not be allowed to apply at any other Consulate than the one with jurisdiction.
List of Brazilian Consulates in the U.S.A. with links to their sites. Note, some may not work.
Guide: GRU / Sao Paulo Admirals Club & oneworld Airline Lounges
Oct 20, 2015, 8:19 pm
#16
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Better question to ask in the destination forum, or even the Lounge Access Help Desk thread? I do know you're not eligible to use the GRU Admirals Club, not departing on a oneworld flight.
Oct 21, 2015, 2:25 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Posts: 546
Used the lounge in GRU last night - it's a nice lounge. Little disappointing that it's a combined business/first lounge with no separate F lounge as it's pretty busy, but it's one of the nicer ones in the system for sure.
Oct 21, 2015, 3:04 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SFO, CA
Posts: 406
Thanks
Nov 1, 2015, 6:17 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1
Hello All,
Passing through GRU for the first time, so all help appreciated.
Flying AA J class to GRU, connecting then to GOL flight to AEP. GOL flight is in Y booked on DL skypesos!!
I'm an AA EXP
I'm an Alitalia Alata Plus (No DL status)
I have priority pass lounge access
I have Amex Plat card
Two, questions:
1) Layovers in GRU are long, 7 hrs and 5 hrs going and coming, any advice on this connection? Like print GOL boarding pass, clearing transit, etc. I'll have not checked bags
2) Suggestions on lounge access? emphasis on fast internet and good food. Outbound layover is 12 pm to 7 pm and inbound is 7 pm to midnight.
Thank you!
MTG
Passing through GRU for the first time, so all help appreciated.
Flying AA J class to GRU, connecting then to GOL flight to AEP. GOL flight is in Y booked on DL skypesos!!
I'm an AA EXP
I'm an Alitalia Alata Plus (No DL status)
I have priority pass lounge access
I have Amex Plat card
Two, questions:
1) Layovers in GRU are long, 7 hrs and 5 hrs going and coming, any advice on this connection? Like print GOL boarding pass, clearing transit, etc. I'll have not checked bags
2) Suggestions on lounge access? emphasis on fast internet and good food. Outbound layover is 12 pm to 7 pm and inbound is 7 pm to midnight.
Thank you!
MTG
It`s got the best food & beverage options for domestic flights!
Nov 1, 2015, 9:27 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: Recovering AA flyer, LT PLT 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,543
Decided to try AA again, after more than a year of not flying oneworld at all, with a trip to GRU.
The GRU lounge main seating area is so brightly lit it hurts my eyes and makes an annoying hum -- I was getting a headache after just a few minutes. The plugs near the seats are Brazilian-only, despite the fact that there must be a sizable number of US pax using the lounge. The urinals in the gent's are so high, if I was any shorter than my 5'8", there would have been "cupping". The food selection was abysmal -- if you're looking to dine before you fly the rather late red-eye to MIA, good luck. The drink selection was worse.
It is clean and new. Those are the only positive things I can say about it. Those will fade quickly.
Combined with the experience aboard the flights, I'm not inspired to go back to AA. It'll be another 12+ months before I check in with them again...
The GRU lounge main seating area is so brightly lit it hurts my eyes and makes an annoying hum -- I was getting a headache after just a few minutes. The plugs near the seats are Brazilian-only, despite the fact that there must be a sizable number of US pax using the lounge. The urinals in the gent's are so high, if I was any shorter than my 5'8", there would have been "cupping". The food selection was abysmal -- if you're looking to dine before you fly the rather late red-eye to MIA, good luck. The drink selection was worse.
It is clean and new. Those are the only positive things I can say about it. Those will fade quickly.
Combined with the experience aboard the flights, I'm not inspired to go back to AA. It'll be another 12+ months before I check in with them again...
Last edited by sinanju; Nov 1, 2015 at 9:36 am
Nov 1, 2015, 9:50 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: GRU
Programs: *A Gold, OW Sapphire, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Accor Plat
Posts: 3,367
Hello All,
Passing through GRU for the first time, so all help appreciated.
Flying AA J class to GRU, connecting then to GOL flight to AEP. GOL flight is in Y booked on DL skypesos!!
I'm an AA EXP
I'm an Alitalia Alata Plus (No DL status)
I have priority pass lounge access
I have Amex Plat card
Two, questions:
1) Layovers in GRU are long, 7 hrs and 5 hrs going and coming, any advice on this connection? Like print GOL boarding pass, clearing transit, etc. I'll have not checked bags
2) Suggestions on lounge access? emphasis on fast internet and good food. Outbound layover is 12 pm to 7 pm and inbound is 7 pm to midnight.
Thank you!
MTG
Passing through GRU for the first time, so all help appreciated.
Flying AA J class to GRU, connecting then to GOL flight to AEP. GOL flight is in Y booked on DL skypesos!!
I'm an AA EXP
I'm an Alitalia Alata Plus (No DL status)
I have priority pass lounge access
I have Amex Plat card
Two, questions:
1) Layovers in GRU are long, 7 hrs and 5 hrs going and coming, any advice on this connection? Like print GOL boarding pass, clearing transit, etc. I'll have not checked bags
2) Suggestions on lounge access? emphasis on fast internet and good food. Outbound layover is 12 pm to 7 pm and inbound is 7 pm to midnight.
Thank you!
MTG
Because you are flying GOL to AEP, maybe you prefer to relax using GOL/Smiles lounge where your Priority Pass will be welcome. T1&T2 are connected airside for international passengers in the sterile area through a walking belt. GOL lounge has showers, most welcome after a long flight.
Food options at GRU are mostly the same from lounge to lounge as they all share a rather very sad food supplier, presentation may differ between them though. Lower your expectations for GOL lounge... the high point is the free shower for Priority Pass users, where in the other lounges you would be charged an additional fee on top of the entrance fee paid.
Your AA J boarding pass clears your way to both the AA and TAM lounges; I believe the TAM lounge to be better off in space and environment.
Nov 1, 2015, 11:00 am
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,663
For an AA EXP arriving in J with AA and flying out of terminal 2 in TAM domestic coach, do they get free access to any OW lounges in T2 or T3?
For those with PP, are there any better lounges at T2?
For those with PP, are there any better lounges at T2?
Nov 2, 2015, 12:09 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SFO, CA
Posts: 406
You are an international connecting passenger, you should have no need to clear customs/immigration at GRU; Simply head to international connections on your way out of your arriving international aircraft to clear security and be in the international sterile area.
Because you are flying GOL to AEP, maybe you prefer to relax using GOL/Smiles lounge where your Priority Pass will be welcome. T1&T2 are connected airside for international passengers in the sterile area through a walking belt. GOL lounge has showers, most welcome after a long flight.
Food options at GRU are mostly the same from lounge to lounge as they all share a rather very sad food supplier, presentation may differ between them though. Lower your expectations for GOL lounge... the high point is the free shower for Priority Pass users, where in the other lounges you would be charged an additional fee on top of the entrance fee paid.
Your AA J boarding pass clears your way to both the AA and TAM lounges; I believe the TAM lounge to be better off in space and environment.
Because you are flying GOL to AEP, maybe you prefer to relax using GOL/Smiles lounge where your Priority Pass will be welcome. T1&T2 are connected airside for international passengers in the sterile area through a walking belt. GOL lounge has showers, most welcome after a long flight.
Food options at GRU are mostly the same from lounge to lounge as they all share a rather very sad food supplier, presentation may differ between them though. Lower your expectations for GOL lounge... the high point is the free shower for Priority Pass users, where in the other lounges you would be charged an additional fee on top of the entrance fee paid.
Your AA J boarding pass clears your way to both the AA and TAM lounges; I believe the TAM lounge to be better off in space and environment.
Nov 23, 2015, 8:45 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 184
Guys, here are some pics published in a great FT website: Passageiro de Primeira
Oversized images display has been disabled. See the online article and photos at:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/sala...ulo-guarulhos/
Entrance:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...t-18.29.49.png
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6447.jpg
First food buffet:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6448.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6441.jpg
Main seating area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6438.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2918.jpg
Business Center:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6432.jpg
Main dining area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6433.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2920.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6434.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2924.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2928.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6436.jpg
Some hot food option:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2923.jpg
Bar area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2931.jpg
All pics are taken from the Passageiro de Primeira website: http://www.passageirodeprimeira.com
In a few weeks I'll be going over myself. I'll try to take more pics from the lounge, like shower area and the kids area.
Oversized images display has been disabled. See the online article and photos at:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/sala...ulo-guarulhos/
Entrance:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...t-18.29.49.png
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6447.jpg
First food buffet:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6448.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6441.jpg
Main seating area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6438.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2918.jpg
Business Center:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6432.jpg
Main dining area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6433.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2920.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6434.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2924.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2928.jpg
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/GOPR6436.jpg
Some hot food option:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2923.jpg
Bar area:
http://passageirodeprimeira.com/wp-c...1/IMG_2931.jpg
All pics are taken from the Passageiro de Primeira website: http://www.passageirodeprimeira.com
In a few weeks I'll be going over myself. I'll try to take more pics from the lounge, like shower area and the kids area.
Last edited by JDiver; Mar 27, 2016 at 2:58 pm Reason: IMG tags removed from oversized images
Dec 15, 2015, 10:25 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW/STL
Programs: AA EXP, AA Admirals Club, Marriott PLT Premier, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 762
Arriving in GRU (AA from DFW in J) and connecting to GOL flight to Iguasu falls. Have a 3 hour connection. I see AA arrives in Terminal 3 & GOL departs from Terminal 2. Possible to get to the Admirals Club before my GOL flight to catch wifi?
Jan 1, 2016, 7:23 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 923
admirals club in GRU
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UA flyer traveling through GRU. Last time departing intl through GRU, when at *A lounge, which I liked (though showers smaller than old UC club) saw construction of Admiral's Club. Since I have access into that club as well, can someone give a review of that club, especially vis a vis the *A club.
UA flyer traveling through GRU. Last time departing intl through GRU, when at *A lounge, which I liked (though showers smaller than old UC club) saw construction of Admiral's Club. Since I have access into that club as well, can someone give a review of that club, especially vis a vis the *A club.
Jan 4, 2016, 8:09 pm
#27
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Programs: AA / AV
Posts: 647
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UA flyer traveling through GRU. Last time departing intl through GRU, when at *A lounge, which I liked (though showers smaller than old UC club) saw construction of Admiral's Club. Since I have access into that club as well, can someone give a review of that club, especially vis a vis the *A club.
UA flyer traveling through GRU. Last time departing intl through GRU, when at *A lounge, which I liked (though showers smaller than old UC club) saw construction of Admiral's Club. Since I have access into that club as well, can someone give a review of that club, especially vis a vis the *A club.
(in Portuguese only, but at least you can look at the photos)
Jan 7, 2016, 2:59 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: BSL
Programs: AA (EXP); among others :)
Posts: 2,522
The new facility in T3 is ways ahead of the old one. Ample seating with equally ample power plugs. The WiFi is fast. I`ve been in there six times since November, and finding a seat/workspace was never an issue. Dog-friendly, too - the staff was very courteous to my (service) dog.
Very decent for an Admirals Club. They have real food on offer, an open bar (nothing special in the selection, though) and everything is well presented and tasty (really liked the soup).
No idea about the Star lounge. Never been in the current one.
I`ll go through there two more times this month. Will take pictures, test the showers and put up a proper review in here. Check back in this thread around the 25th...
Very decent for an Admirals Club. They have real food on offer, an open bar (nothing special in the selection, though) and everything is well presented and tasty (really liked the soup).
No idea about the Star lounge. Never been in the current one.
I`ll go through there two more times this month. Will take pictures, test the showers and put up a proper review in here. Check back in this thread around the 25th...
Mar 8, 2016, 8:15 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: BSL
Programs: AA (EXP); among others :)
Posts: 2,522
Better late than never - here's some pictures:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...ac_gru_t3.html
As noted earlier, seating is ample and I´ve never seen this lounge (over-)crowded even at evening peak times.
There's lots of staff at the check-in desk - never experienced any queues to get in as well.
WiFi was fast and reliable whenever I was there.
They have gone with the times and offer AC power and USB at all seats - oddly (and departing from other - older - international ACs) there's no universal outlets and US travelers need an adapter for their devices.
Shower suites are spacious, sparkling clean and there's nice touches such as the oversize towels. The rain showers are ceiling-mounted and accommodate even the tallest people.
Had to wait half an hour for one the last time I was there, though (that's why there's only so few pictures - I had to hurry up as my flight was already boarding by the time I got out of the shower).
Food is well-presented, there's enough of a variety for my non-spoiled mind and especially the sweet treats are very tasty. Staff always was really behind in replenishing items - the pictures were taken around 22:30, in the middle of all the evening AA departures.
There's an array of hot food as well (no photos). It is entirely possible to have a filling meal there.
Coffee comes by way of a Nescafe Milano instant machine - I found the lattes/cappucino pretty decent, and the 'chocolate' bordering on undrinkable.
The 'champagne' is Brazilian sparkling wine that retails for about ten dollars a bottle, but it's decent. Same for the (Chilean) white wine, which actually fits well with the food served there. Didn't try any of the reds.
Dog-friendly staff as well: My (service) dog was very welcome there and offered water and food (a special helping of unseasoned grilled chicken straight from the kitchen).
Bottom line: Very nice for an Admirals' Club, and I`d compare it with the Flagship lounges in the US. Staff seems to give a thing.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...ac_gru_t3.html
As noted earlier, seating is ample and I´ve never seen this lounge (over-)crowded even at evening peak times.
There's lots of staff at the check-in desk - never experienced any queues to get in as well.
WiFi was fast and reliable whenever I was there.
They have gone with the times and offer AC power and USB at all seats - oddly (and departing from other - older - international ACs) there's no universal outlets and US travelers need an adapter for their devices.
Shower suites are spacious, sparkling clean and there's nice touches such as the oversize towels. The rain showers are ceiling-mounted and accommodate even the tallest people.
Had to wait half an hour for one the last time I was there, though (that's why there's only so few pictures - I had to hurry up as my flight was already boarding by the time I got out of the shower).
Food is well-presented, there's enough of a variety for my non-spoiled mind and especially the sweet treats are very tasty. Staff always was really behind in replenishing items - the pictures were taken around 22:30, in the middle of all the evening AA departures.
There's an array of hot food as well (no photos). It is entirely possible to have a filling meal there.
Coffee comes by way of a Nescafe Milano instant machine - I found the lattes/cappucino pretty decent, and the 'chocolate' bordering on undrinkable.
The 'champagne' is Brazilian sparkling wine that retails for about ten dollars a bottle, but it's decent. Same for the (Chilean) white wine, which actually fits well with the food served there. Didn't try any of the reds.
Dog-friendly staff as well: My (service) dog was very welcome there and offered water and food (a special helping of unseasoned grilled chicken straight from the kitchen).
Bottom line: Very nice for an Admirals' Club, and I`d compare it with the Flagship lounges in the US. Staff seems to give a thing.
Mar 13, 2016, 7:45 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: AMS
Posts: 579
Hi guys,
A bit confused about lounge access policies in GRU. As AAdvantage Platinum (OW Sapphire) flying TAM internationally (should be from terminal 3, right?), what lounge can I possibly use?
Thanks in advance for clarification!
A bit confused about lounge access policies in GRU. As AAdvantage Platinum (OW Sapphire) flying TAM internationally (should be from terminal 3, right?), what lounge can I possibly use?
Thanks in advance for clarification!
Last edited by maxvor; Mar 13, 2016 at 7:51 am