Hi all,
I have a question about AA`s gate location at CDG. I will be meeting my mother in Paris for a vacation, and I have booked her in C class on AA back to JFK. I will be departing an hour or two later back to NRT, most likely on JAL or AF (haven`t booked yet).
I would like to be able to be with my mother until she boards her AA flight, which leaves from Aerogare 2 terminal A. My flight (again, an hour or so later) will leave from Aerogare 2 terminal F (whether JAL or AF).
My question is simply whether or not as a passenger on JAL or AF, I will be able to enter 2A, wait in the Admirals club with my mother (I assume she is entitled to bring a guest, she is traveling on a paid C class ticket), and walk her to the gate? In other words, is it possible to walk from 2F to 2A without going through separate security, etc??
I have been to paris quite a few times, but have never taken notice of AA`s position relative to AF`s at this airport.
My mother is traveling alone back to new york and I would like to be with her until she boards the plane to ensure that she is comfortable and gets through the airport easily.
Second question, for my booking, which carrier has a better business class, AF or JAL? Both use 777, and have angled lie flat C class seats.
Thanks in advance for any information/advice! I appreciate it
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
For a related thread on the CDG Arrivals Lounge, which closed in 2005, and alternative options for showers upon arrival, see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
Admirals Club
Location details: Terminal 2A, after Passport Control to the round satellite by Gate A37-39, taking the escalator down.
Opening hours: Daily 07:30-22:30
The Admirals Club is located in the Terminal 2-A Satellite terminal, which includes Gates 37-38-39; for all other flights, one must include about 10 minutes to access the gates in the main terminal 2A. The Admirals Club also serves as the club for Air Austral, Air Madagascar, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian and XL Airways, so it can get crowded.
The Club is split - to your right (as you face the reception desk) are computer carrels (several with Internet-connected computers) and a small self-service station with limited beverages (including a coffee machine); to your left is the main and larger area, with more extensive offerings (but sometimes very crowded).
In addition to the American Airlines Admirals Club, as of Sep, 2012, this was the current list of oneworld lounges at CDG - be sure to check the oneworld lounge search tool for the latest info:
Cathay Pacific (as of 28 August 2012) - thread link; Article link with photos; CX CDG lounge page link
Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge
Location: After immigration and security, Level 2, in connection building between Terminals 2A and 2C
Opening hours: Daily Daily: 0800 - 1400 and 1700 - 2100
Notes: 4 showers, toilets, Noodle bar, Asian and Western buffet, 110 seats (300% capacity of previous lounge)
N.B. access to First Class Lounges is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Salon l'Espace*
Location details: Finnair: Terminal 2D
Opening hours: Daily 05:30-last departure
Operated by a third party on behalf of: Finnair
Air France L'ESPACE
Location details: Terminal 2E, Level 1 after immigration
Opening hours: Daily 05:30- 24:00
Operated by a third party on behalf of: Japan Airlines
Emirate Airlines Lounge
Location details: Terminal 2C, Lower Level, opposite gate A83
Opening hours: Daily 16:30-19:55
Operated by a third party on behalf of: LAN
* At peak periods, access to certain lounges may be restricted due to capacity constraints. Access is available on the day of departure when the next onward flight is with a oneworld member airline. Access may not apply at a limited number of third party lounges.
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