Email Offering MIA Premium Lounge as Alternative
Jul 4, 2016, 9:04 am
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Email Offering MIA Premium Lounge as Alternative
I just got an email advising me of renovation in MIA D30 and D15 ACs. As an alternative the email offered entrance into the E Premium Lounge after 6AM. It would appear as though you don't need to be flying out of E and that the lounge is now opened in the morning. I'm assuming same expanded food selection and self serve bar remains. Anyone else get the same email?
Jul 4, 2016, 9:22 am
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I got the same email yesterday before flying down to MIA. Have an early flight out tomorrow morning so won't have time to check out the E lounge but would be an interesting development if true.
Jul 4, 2016, 9:27 am
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I did not get the e-mail, but wonder if it is targeted toward those with upcoming MIA travel? I have no MIA travel currently booked. I was through MIA numerous times last month though and was able to access the E lounge since I was going to/from Brazil. Self-service bar and expanded food options were there as you've previously experienced. This was true both in the evening and morning.
Jul 4, 2016, 8:58 pm
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I went back and looked at my emails, and found the same offer in one sent to me June 23, pertaining to a return flight on the 25th with a mia connection. Had not even opened it because I was not planning to use the Admirals Club during that flight connection. Did not get the email the week before when flying through Mia though, and my husband just went yesterday and he did not get the MIA email at all...though earlier in June we both received messages saying the JFK clubs were being renovated, though no other offer regarding them...
Jul 5, 2016, 6:49 am
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If your flight is out of a D gate it doesn't seem like any lounge in the E concourse is really a good alternative. I used the D15 Admiral's Club on June 11 and although not finished it was looking much better than previously and seemed to have much more seating.
I've also never gone from E to D or vice versa but thought you had to exit security and re-clear, not sure this is true however.
I've also never gone from E to D or vice versa but thought you had to exit security and re-clear, not sure this is true however.
Jul 5, 2016, 6:52 am
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If your flight is out of a D gate it doesn't seem like any lounge in the E concourse is really a good alternative. I used the D15 Admiral's Club on June 11 and although not finished it was looking much better than previously and seemed to have much more seating. I've also never gone from E to D or vice versa but thought you had to exit security and re-clear, not sure this is true however.
Jul 5, 2016, 7:08 am
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That is fantastic advice!! Unless you have a flight out of E or a stale sandwich and some food service lettuce from a bag is worth more than your time, There's no reason to hump over there. I have no idea why the E Lounge is seen as such a mysterious and exclusive place.
Jul 5, 2016, 5:13 pm
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I got the same email and used the E lounge when flying to CLT last weekend. I got there around 8:00 AM--same basic breakfast selection as the ACs, unlike the much better food and drink it has at lunch/dinner times. Note that the sign outside the E lounge elevator still has the old, much later opening time shown--very confusing.
Jul 5, 2016, 9:52 pm
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From what I understand, Premium Lounge access based on status is only given on departing international flights. Does any one know if that is still the case while D lounges are renovated?
Jul 5, 2016, 10:07 pm
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I had a moderately long layover last year traveling SFO-MIA-BCN, so I went over to the BA E lounge, which I thought was much nicer than either of the ACs, and decent food and drink too.
Jul 6, 2016, 9:41 am
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Email that I received
Below is the email that I received and I have three trips in the next few weeks:
Hello
AAdvantage® Executive Platinum Number:
The Admirals Club® lounges in Concourse D (near Gates D15 and D30) at Miami International (MIA) will be undergoing renovations during your upcoming trip. Amenities and seating will be limited.
For full club amenities, visit our Premium Lounge in Concourse E (inside security near E checkpoint) after 6 a.m.
Club locations at MIA Airport »
Hello
AAdvantage® Executive Platinum Number:
The Admirals Club® lounges in Concourse D (near Gates D15 and D30) at Miami International (MIA) will be undergoing renovations during your upcoming trip. Amenities and seating will be limited.
For full club amenities, visit our Premium Lounge in Concourse E (inside security near E checkpoint) after 6 a.m.
Club locations at MIA Airport »
