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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
May 5, 2017, 10:57 pm
#661
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According to AA website, MCO Admirals Club is now open.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInform...&locale=en_US#
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInform...&locale=en_US#
May 6, 2017, 9:19 am
#662
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Yes, but the upgrade must have already cleared, meaning you must have your business or first class boarding pass in hand. If it has cleared, there is no differentiation in services received, be it on the ground (on either side, such as access to the Arrivals Lounge in LHR) or in the air.
May 7, 2017, 9:11 pm
#663
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IAH Hours
Any word on the hours of the new IAH lounge? AA.com doesn't even have it listed on the site yet.
May 7, 2017, 10:47 pm
#664
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May 8, 2017, 9:15 am
#665
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With all the construction going on at ORD's lounges, which one is the best to go to right now (most comfortable, best snacks)? Thanks
May 8, 2017, 9:34 am
#666
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H/K is usually a zoo and I'd suggest skipping it altogether.
May 8, 2017, 6:55 pm
#667
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May 8, 2017, 7:01 pm
#668
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May 8, 2017, 8:16 pm
#669
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Does anybody know if a few of the clubs in hub airports still offer complimentary premium drinks during construction (e.g. A club in DFW, L in ORD)? I am flying through ORD this week and might avail myself of the free better drinks if still available.
May 9, 2017, 7:16 am
#670
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I was there a couple times in the last week...I'd have to say the lounges at L or G are much better than H/K while it's under construction. G has a fresh look and is complete. For less traffic or crowding, I'd recommend visiting the L club- whenever I was there it always seemed to be empty. Seems most people aren't aware of its existence yet.
H/K is usually a zoo and I'd suggest skipping it altogether.
H/K is usually a zoo and I'd suggest skipping it altogether.
L has some ridiculously awful furniture, and is usually completely empty. Depending on where you sit power is scarce. It's a great addition if your flight is on a RJ out of L, though. Plus, there is a great view of the new walkway and gates being built for AA, if you're interested in that kind of thing.
The new parts of H/K are really nice, and the renovation looks like it's going to be great. But right now, it's hard to find a seat.
May 9, 2017, 7:53 am
#671
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May 9, 2017, 8:39 am
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May 9, 2017, 9:01 am
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May 9, 2017, 3:17 pm
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Yes. Noon on Sundays. Home rule cities I believe can have slightly different hours if they choose.
May 9, 2017, 3:28 pm
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