Originally Posted by
fastflyer
The JFK Flagship Lounge is just a gussied corner of a domestic club. It's almost embarrassing that there's one small buffet, frequently nearly void of food & one small bar area.
AA should have a fully separate space (not attached to the Admirals Club) with a beautifully catered and constantly stocked buffet and at least two drinks stations.
And more seats please!
Only Chicago has a truly separate FL at this point (MIA did, but we'll see where that ends up) but that makes sense seeing as it is AA's only int'l gateway where there is significant competition from another single carrier offering F service. UA has little presence at JFK, while DL has no F, MIA and DFW are fortress hubs and LAX sees less and less UA every day, particularly to int'l destinations. Also, ORD is the only location without transcon "freeloaders" so it is truly reserved for those on int'l flights (OW Emeralds on domestics aside).