ARCHIVE: Guide to Flagship Lounge Access (expanded 2017) thru 2018
Sep 21, 2017, 4:18 pm
#256
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: AA Plat, National EE, Marriott Plat, HH Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 401
I am flying CX First class HKG to JFK arriving in JFK in the evening, can I access the flagship first dining and/or lounge upon arrival (waiting for a friend @ JFK)? OR If I have an onward connecting AA flight can I then access flagship first dining and/or flagship first lounge?
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
Last edited by kar don; Sep 21, 2017 at 4:27 pm
Sep 21, 2017, 4:36 pm
#257
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP, SPG / Marriott GLD, HHonors GLD
Posts: 520
I am flying CX First class HKG to JFK arriving in JFK in the evening, can I access the flagship first dining and/or lounge upon arrival (waiting for a friend @ JFK)? OR If I have an onward connecting AA flight can I then access flagship first dining and/or flagship first lounge?
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
If you have a connecting boarding pass you can re-clear security, and yes, it's been documented that Flagship Lounge and FL Dining access have been granted to arriving passengers and that CX passengers in F have access. Should get access by showing the CX F boarding pass.
Sep 24, 2017, 1:36 pm
#258
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 45
I am flying CX Business from JFK to YVR in a couple of months, can I access the Flagship Lounge in JFK? I know flights within USA and Canada generally don't qualify, but I was wondering if this flight is treated any differently?
Sep 24, 2017, 2:02 pm
#259
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,315
I am flying CX First class HKG to JFK arriving in JFK in the evening, can I access the flagship first dining and/or lounge upon arrival (waiting for a friend @ JFK)? OR If I have an onward connecting AA flight can I then access flagship first dining and/or flagship first lounge?
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
I am only AA plat but wondering if incoming CX first BP would allow access? Haven't been to JFK in a while...
Sep 24, 2017, 2:32 pm
#260
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,453
You should have access to the FL. I clearly recall reading numerous reports in a different thread (maybe in the CX forum?) of folks in your exact situation getting access.
Sep 24, 2017, 3:52 pm
#261
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
Yes. It has been widely reported that CX gives business and first passengers passes to FL on JFK-YVR.
Oct 1, 2017, 1:01 am
#262
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Gold (OWS), Hertz PC, Sixt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 275
Any news about the opening schedule of FL @ MIA? I Will be flying out from MIA next month and I´m eagerly awaiting to test the new FL.
Oct 1, 2017, 8:46 am
#263
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
Per an email I received on Sept. 29th, the MIA FL will open "later this year." I haven't heard anything more definite, unfortunately.
Oct 1, 2017, 9:27 am
#264
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
Will be there in 8 days for an international flight. I will ask if we don't hear before then.
Oct 1, 2017, 12:00 pm
#265
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
Seems there has been some big 'hiccup'. In late August, they were 'days' away from an early September opening and tracking to open before ORD. Not only did they miss September, 'later this year' seems like a 'late this year' type statement.
Will be there in 8 days for an international flight. I will ask if we don't hear before then.
Will be there in 8 days for an international flight. I will ask if we don't hear before then.
Oct 1, 2017, 3:46 pm
#267
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
1. The buffet was run completely down, in anticipation of the conversion to lunch.
2. Not one newspaper on the shelf.
3. The bathroom faucet handles for both sinks in the men's restroom felt as though they could come off in your hand. Only one hand-soap container; no lotion.
The Admiral's Club at D15 is beautiful and well-maintained. Great showers; friendly bartender; food/coffee buffet kept clean and full. Employees everywhere. Lots of seating choices and easy to find a quiet place to call your own. LOVE this remodeled club.
Oct 5, 2017, 4:31 pm
#268
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: AA Plat, National EE, Marriott Plat, HH Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 401
I don't know how as an arriving international passenger (without pre-clearance) you'd be able to access airside w/o an onward boarding pass to get to the Flagship Lounge.
If you have a connecting boarding pass you can re-clear security, and yes, it's been documented that Flagship Lounge and FL Dining access have been granted to arriving passengers and that CX passengers in F have access. Should get access by showing the CX F boarding pass.
If you have a connecting boarding pass you can re-clear security, and yes, it's been documented that Flagship Lounge and FL Dining access have been granted to arriving passengers and that CX passengers in F have access. Should get access by showing the CX F boarding pass.
Last edited by kar don; Oct 5, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Oct 6, 2017, 9:36 am
#270
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold but PlatPro thanks to LPs
Posts: 4,439
The airline will give you a terminal pass if you have a good reason, such as meeting minor children or an adult who needs your assistance (elderly, handicapped, etc.)