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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Older and obsolete posts regarding the old GRU AA lounge facility have been archived; they can be read at: ARCHIVE: GRU / Sao Paulo Admirals Club (consolidated)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
Mar 13, 2016, 10:07 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 184
Just notice that some JJ flights leave from T2, specially the ones to South America on smaller planes. If this happens you have to take the connector between the terminals and you will probably take around 10 to 15 minutes.
Mar 13, 2016, 6:08 pm
#32
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,590
I think the GRU AC is very nice and staffed by a collection of great folks. However, my last two visits consisted of one lap through the most crowded AC I have ever seen followed by a quick jaunt over to the TAM lounge. Both on Friday nights.
Mar 13, 2016, 11:13 pm
#33
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monte Sereno, California
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, 2 mm, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,398
Do you get access to the TAM lounge if you are EXP but flying on AA?
I agree the GRU admirals club is too crowded to enjoy.. I also could care less for the food, it was awful, but staff was great.
I agree the GRU admirals club is too crowded to enjoy.. I also could care less for the food, it was awful, but staff was great.
Mar 19, 2016, 9:15 pm
#34
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 184
Mar 19, 2016, 10:22 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IC Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 961
Apr 4, 2016, 6:01 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: AMS
Posts: 579
Hey maxvor, you will be able to access both lounges, and since they are pretty much next to each other, you can easily check both of them.
Just notice that some JJ flights leave from T2, specially the ones to South America on smaller planes. If this happens you have to take the connector between the terminals and you will probably take around 10 to 15 minutes.
Just notice that some JJ flights leave from T2, specially the ones to South America on smaller planes. If this happens you have to take the connector between the terminals and you will probably take around 10 to 15 minutes.
Apr 4, 2016, 10:22 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
, and I'm not counting the Elites (OW Emeralds and Sapphires).
Apr 5, 2016, 8:53 pm
#38
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monte Sereno, California
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, 2 mm, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,398
Yes the Tam lounge had horrible food, wines were very good tho, love the malbec they had! It's a lot less crowded than the Admirals Club, seems more exclusive. I also thought the design was much nicer than the AA club which seemed more like a cafeteria.
Apr 6, 2016, 8:00 am
#39
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
Is it still that way? My wife and I (EXP) are flying to GRU tomorrow night and returning the following Sunday which is occasionally a busy departure day back to the US. I agree that the last three times I've been there, it has been very crowded, and the food offerings dismal. The decoration and design however, is really upscale though. The club just needed another 100 sq. meters. It will be interesting then, to try the TAM lounge.
Apr 6, 2016, 8:51 am
#40
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: AMS
Posts: 579
Don't laugh much, but I really liked toilets in JJ lounge - no standing urinals at all, every toilet is a separate room, all decorated with a very nice small tile.
As to food complains, I found it not too bad in both lounges (or better said, provided by shared lounge catering service, since the offer was very similar between both) . It's definitely better than what most of Admiral Clubs offer in US, even in AA's Flagship lounges.
If you're allowed, try TAM's First class lounge though.
As to food complains, I found it not too bad in both lounges (or better said, provided by shared lounge catering service, since the offer was very similar between both) . It's definitely better than what most of Admiral Clubs offer in US, even in AA's Flagship lounges.
If you're allowed, try TAM's First class lounge though.
Apr 6, 2016, 10:27 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
Is it still that way? My wife and I (EXP) are flying to GRU tomorrow night and returning the following Sunday which is occasionally a busy departure day back to the US. I agree that the last three times I've been there, it has been very crowded, and the food offerings dismal. The decoration and design however, is really upscale though. The club just needed another 100 sq. meters. It will be interesting then, to try the TAM lounge.
Don't laugh much, but I really liked toilets in JJ lounge - no standing urinals at all, every toilet is a separate room, all decorated with a very nice small tile.
As to food complains, I found it not too bad in both lounges (or better said, provided by shared lounge catering service, since the offer was very similar between both) . It's definitely better than what most of Admiral Clubs offer in US, even in AA's Flagship lounges.
If you're allowed, try TAM's First class lounge though.
As to food complains, I found it not too bad in both lounges (or better said, provided by shared lounge catering service, since the offer was very similar between both) . It's definitely better than what most of Admiral Clubs offer in US, even in AA's Flagship lounges.
If you're allowed, try TAM's First class lounge though.
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Apr 6, 2016, 10:29 am
#42
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
Yes, AA EXP or PLT are allowed to use TAM Lounges as part of OW rules, the only condition is you need to have a OW BP
We are flying paid J.
Where is the TAM's First Class lounge? is the same as TAM & LAN VIP Lounge? but with a separate access? I will be there the morning of the 16, I didn't have to much time when I went last month (I was late and I took a shower).
We are flying paid J.
Where is the TAM's First Class lounge? is the same as TAM & LAN VIP Lounge? but with a separate access? I will be there the morning of the 16, I didn't have to much time when I went last month (I was late and I took a shower)
.
Apr 6, 2016, 11:43 am
#43
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: AMS
Posts: 579
Yes, AA EXP or PLT are allowed to use TAM Lounges as part of OW rules, the only condition is you need to have a OW BP
Where is the TAM's First Class lounge? is the same as TAM & LAN VIP Lounge? but with a separate access? I will be there the morning of the 16, I didn't have to much time when I went last month (I was late and I took a shower).
Where is the TAM's First Class lounge? is the same as TAM & LAN VIP Lounge? but with a separate access? I will be there the morning of the 16, I didn't have to much time when I went last month (I was late and I took a shower)
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Apr 6, 2016, 3:44 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: GRU
Programs: *A Gold, OW Sapphire, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Accor Plat
Posts: 3,367
Then I believe you were inside GRU First International Lounge, available for any passenger flying any carrier with an F boarding pass.
Apr 18, 2016, 11:10 am
#45
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
The only thing entertaining about last evening's visit to the GRU Admiral's Club was to watch the "Votacao" - the lower house impeachment vote. The food offered was not minimally awful, just minimal and awful. I stuck with peanuts, suco da uva (grape juice) and "voto sim!" I don't understand why AA can't put out some steamed rice, fechuado, and vinagarette (Brazilian staples) with some meat or chicken.
