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Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining Changes, Renovations & Additions
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On 17 February 2016 American Airlines announced a number of additions and implied possible access changes. Link.
Link to aa.com page listing lounge updates. (DEACTIVATED)
NOTES:: Day Pass sales have been suspended at airports with Admirals Clubs under renovation.
Thirty day memberships ceased to be available 25 Jul 2016.
Read the newest posts for updated information.
Admirals Club, Flagship, Arrivals Lounges and Flagship First Dining
CLT Concourse B Club to be closed “soon” (As of June 2018) for renovation.. Link.
DFW Terminal D Club CLOSED for refurbishment, Dining closed, interim Premium passenger lounge open ~7 Apr 2018. New Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open (perhaps in 18-24 months?) See this thread.
DFW Terminal A Club OPEN again as of 7 April 2018.
DFW Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Dining CLOSED 7 Apr 2018.
DFW Terminal D interim Premium Lounge above D36 OPEN 7 Apr 2018. (NOTE: only open to eligible International Premium cabin passengers, not Admirals Club members.)
SEE DFW Admirals Club Terminal D 7 Apr 2018 Closure for Extensive Changes
Current Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining Lounges: Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) renewed.
London (LHR) and New York (JFK) Flagship Lounges recently renewed.
Flagship Lounge Additions, Club Renovations and Flagship Dining expansion and access changes:
During renovations and prior to new rules allowing longhaul international Business, EP, PPro and Plat passengers to access Flagship Lounges, some will temporarily be renamed "International First Class Lounge".
Closures (2015): Clubs were closed at Buffalo (BUF) and San Juan (SJU) in 2015.
Access changes from AA
However, thirty day memberships are no longer available as of 25 Jul 2016, and One Day Pass cost has increased to $59. Annual Club memberships increased in price in 2016.
Link to View from the Wing article
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Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining Changes, Renovations & Additions
Signed in members with 90 days / 90 posts can edit this Wikipost; print wiki content with
(lower right wiki corner)On 17 February 2016 American Airlines announced a number of additions and implied possible access changes. Link.
Link to aa.com page listing lounge updates. (DEACTIVATED)
NOTES:: Day Pass sales have been suspended at airports with Admirals Clubs under renovation.
Thirty day memberships ceased to be available 25 Jul 2016.
Read the newest posts for updated information.
Admirals Club, Flagship, Arrivals Lounges and Flagship First Dining
CLT Concourse B Club to be closed “soon” (As of June 2018) for renovation.. Link.
DFW Terminal D Club CLOSED for refurbishment, Dining closed, interim Premium passenger lounge open ~7 Apr 2018. New Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open (perhaps in 18-24 months?) See this thread.
DFW Terminal A Club OPEN again as of 7 April 2018.
DFW Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Dining CLOSED 7 Apr 2018.
DFW Terminal D interim Premium Lounge above D36 OPEN 7 Apr 2018. (NOTE: only open to eligible International Premium cabin passengers, not Admirals Club members.)
SEE DFW Admirals Club Terminal D 7 Apr 2018 Closure for Extensive Changes
Current Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining Lounges: Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) renewed.
London (LHR) and New York (JFK) Flagship Lounges recently renewed.
Flagship Lounge Additions, Club Renovations and Flagship Dining expansion and access changes:
During renovations and prior to new rules allowing longhaul international Business, EP, PPro and Plat passengers to access Flagship Lounges, some will temporarily be renamed "International First Class Lounge".
- Chicago (ORD): H6-K6 Renovations (Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining, Admirals Club) over
- Chicago (ORD): The new Admirals Club at Concourse L opened 27 Nov 2016.
- Dallas - FT. Worth (DFW): Terminal "D” Flagship Lounge / oneworld Airlines Premium Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open ~2019 .
- Los Angeles (LAX): Renovation (Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining, Admirals Club) complete. T5 lounge open in old Delta Sky Club space.[/b]
- London (LHR): Arrivals Lounge recently renovated; reopened 3 Aug 2016 with enhanced breakfast, expanded hours and 29 shower suites.
- Miami (MIA): D30 Flagship Lounge renovation is finished (Club portionclosed?), D15 Renovation is finished, restrooms, children's room, business center all open; D30 new Flagship Lounge with 6 nice big showers, Arepa station, buffet and more is open ; Flagship Dining open.
- New York (JFK): B12 Club closed for renovation (temporary lounge open on mezzanine bridge or use C42 Club); Flagship First Dining opened 25 May 2017. First Class Lounge renovation completed 8 Dec 2016 and Flagship Lounge name restored.
- Philadelphia (PHL): New Flagship Lounge scheduled - A West Club Gates A15/A16.
- Rio de Janeiro (GIG) Renovation completed 4 Aug 2016.
Access changes from AA
- Flagship Lounge access AA: Starting in mid 2017, Flagship Lounge access is extended to customers booked in Business and First Class on A321T three class transcon, Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific and deep South American flights, as well as EXP/EMD, PPRO & PLAT/SAP on qualifying flights in any class of service.
See and discuss in Expanded Access to Flagship Lounge Coming "in Spring 2017"
- Flagship First Dining access: First Class customers on American’s 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive access to FlagshipSM Dining in 2017.
(This has put Flagship Dining into a category similar to the BA Concorde Room and a few other lounges - not oneworld lounges, restricted to long haul Flagship (three class) First passengers on AA marketed and operated flights only.)
- Admirals Club access: No announced or predicted access changes.
Link to View from the Wing article
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ARCHIVE: 2016-2017 Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge & Dining Changes, Renovations
Mar 20, 2017, 1:24 pm
#496
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: RNO, PHL, SLC
Programs: DL Platinum, AA EXP
Posts: 214
Will be sweet to have access to a club in T5 with the AA gate and the shuttle stop to the Eagle terminal move.
Mar 20, 2017, 3:20 pm
#497
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Dallas/Orlando
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 2,716
Mar 20, 2017, 3:32 pm
#498
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AT Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, National
Posts: 2,442
Mar 21, 2017, 7:05 pm
#499
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: MCO - former DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire
Posts: 93
MCO
This morning the outer construction area door was open and I could see the exterior wall and open area into the club. Two reception desks were right inside and I saw other lounge furniture off to the right so looks like it may be - finally - getting close. Since I'm now based in MCO, I'' ready and wondering if there will be any grand opening celebration...
Mar 22, 2017, 8:36 am
#500
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
Converted. Delta is leaving T5 and getting a brand new facility on the other side of the airport.
Mar 22, 2017, 3:48 pm
#501
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
Compared to the Flagship / First Class Lounges at JFK and ORD the dining room at DFW really lags. I think it being called a "dining" lounge it would have a better selection of food and beverages. The beverages are not self service and hidden away so I don't even know what they have. The hot food opitons consist of two soups and one entree. Overall it's not a comfortable room and with meager food opitons it's not really worth the time. One I was here about a year ago it seemed to be much better (self service beer, wine, bottled water and more food).
Mar 23, 2017, 3:51 am
#502
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,109
Funny how they fail to mention the open, free premium bar at the Terminal A AC 
"Hello Teemuflyer,
AAdvantage® Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
The Admirals Club® lounge in Terminal A at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) will be undergoing renovations during your upcoming trip. Amenities and seating will be limited.
For full club amenities, visit our other club locations in Terminals B, C and D."
"Hello Teemuflyer,
AAdvantage® Executive Platinum Number: XXXXXXX
The Admirals Club® lounge in Terminal A at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) will be undergoing renovations during your upcoming trip. Amenities and seating will be limited.
For full club amenities, visit our other club locations in Terminals B, C and D."
BTW There was an issue in men's bathroom. Went to wash my hands and noticed there was an uncovered electrical box right next to the sink. Obviously is supposed to have a face plate, but was forgotten about. One could easily touch the waters and/or get water in the box. Surprised someone (especially a child) hasn't electrocuted their self.
Mar 24, 2017, 8:32 am
#503
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Chicago, London
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 31
ORD Admirals Club L concourse still serve complimentary non-well drinks?
Has anyone been to Concourse L AC recently? Are they still serving all alcohol complimentary due to H/K construction? TIA.
Mar 24, 2017, 10:07 am
#504
Suspended
Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I was there in December and they had stopped serving premium liquor...reported it in the AC thread too.
Mar 25, 2017, 9:34 am
#505
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: United, Hilton, Hertz
Posts: 24
Apologize if this has been asked already but does anyone know when the Houston (IAH) Admirals Club will open?
Mar 25, 2017, 11:33 pm
#506
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
Compared to the Flagship / First Class Lounges at JFK and ORD the dining room at DFW really lags. I think it being called a "dining" lounge it would have a better selection of food and beverages. The beverages are not self service and hidden away so I don't even know what they have. The hot food opitons consist of two soups and one entree. Overall it's not a comfortable room and with meager food opitons it's not really worth the time. One I was here about a year ago it seemed to be much better (self service beer, wine, bottled water and more food).
Mar 28, 2017, 6:11 am
#507
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
I wonder if this is a function of too many people coming in and out for "premium" beverages (champagne, etc.) while sitting in the main AC? It's been a while since I've been through DFW, but I know the last time I was there the door dragon and server inside seemed to get tired of my in-and-out...
Mar 28, 2017, 6:21 am
#508
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 6,012
Hasn't been self pour for months now.
You could be right... but, IMHO, it is 'courteous' when finished eating to clear out so others can sit and eat. (And I have no problem coming and going for a drink. Lady at the door didn't seem to mind.)
I wonder if this is a function of too many people coming in and out for "premium" beverages (champagne, etc.) while sitting in the main AC? It's been a while since I've been through DFW, but I know the last time I was there the door dragon and server inside seemed to get tired of my in-and-out...
Mar 28, 2017, 7:40 am
#509
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,459
What's the current MIA lounge status? Flying out tonight as OW Sapphire.
Mar 28, 2017, 8:26 am
#510
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
The other two ACs are good enough for a shorter layover. You'll get drink chits as a OW Sapphire. Just don't count on any substantial dining choices, unless you wish to purchase a light sandwich or salad.
Last edited by brewdog11; Mar 28, 2017 at 8:31 am