BA Gold Flying AA Y out of JFK
Jul 16, 2017, 6:24 pm
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BA Gold Flying AA Y out of JFK
Evening all, apologises if the answer to this is buried elsewhere.
I'm flying JFK - LHR tomorrow on AA in Y. As a BA GCH what kind of access can I benefit from in terms of priority check-in/lounges/etc at Terminal 8.
Many thanks for any advice out there - travelling through T7 14 or 15 times a year I'm very much out of my comfort zone tomorrow in T8!
SWLondonflyer
I'm flying JFK - LHR tomorrow on AA in Y. As a BA GCH what kind of access can I benefit from in terms of priority check-in/lounges/etc at Terminal 8.
Many thanks for any advice out there - travelling through T7 14 or 15 times a year I'm very much out of my comfort zone tomorrow in T8!
SWLondonflyer
Jul 16, 2017, 6:35 pm
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There is a Priority check-in but it's for all Rubys, Business and above, there's no longer an Emerald/FC segregation. You cannot use Flagship Check-In. If you're arriving by car/taxi/Uber try to be dropped off by the first door on the right side.
There is a Priority security line, easily seen as you walk down the line of desks towards security.
There is a Flagship Lounge you can use, you'll be directed to it when you check in at the lounge entrance. You cannot use Flagship Dining which is located within the lounge.
There is a Priority security line, easily seen as you walk down the line of desks towards security.
There is a Flagship Lounge you can use, you'll be directed to it when you check in at the lounge entrance. You cannot use Flagship Dining which is located within the lounge.
Jul 16, 2017, 8:30 pm
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Jul 16, 2017, 8:34 pm
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Why can't we use Flagship Check-In as non AA OWE it says we can on their website:
"You can use Flagship® First Check-In if you’re flying on any flight operated by American (regardless of cabin).*
*American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship® First Check-In access. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except MEX), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean."
https://www.aa.com/i18n/plan-travel/...t-check-in.jsp
"You can use Flagship® First Check-In if you’re flying on any flight operated by American (regardless of cabin).*
*American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship® First Check-In access. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except MEX), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean."
https://www.aa.com/i18n/plan-travel/...t-check-in.jsp
Jul 16, 2017, 10:11 pm
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OP is entitled to Flagship check-in and the Flagship lounge as a OWE according to the newest AA rules. However, the Flagship dining facility is only reserved for AA transcontinental and first passengers.
Jul 16, 2017, 10:18 pm
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Well, that must be a very recent and welcome change! I had no idea!
It used to be reserved for premium transcontinental First, international First and AA Concierge Keys.
It used to be reserved for premium transcontinental First, international First and AA Concierge Keys.
Jul 17, 2017, 12:30 am
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Maybe some of the usual differentiation between AA EXP status and OWE but I've used the Flagship check in at T3 at LHR several times over the last few years (as BA Gold or GGL) so access for OWE isn't new...
Jul 17, 2017, 1:26 am
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