Originally Posted by
FlyerMonkey
I'm flying first class domestic to DFW, have about a 3 hour layover, and am then flying business to CDG with my girlfriend. I have two questions: First, I assume that we will be able to access the AC at terminal D due to our international business tickets both coming and going. I have been through these posts, but am confused. Some say you get only 2 chits for alcohol, others say you can go get more chits for more alcohol if you ask, still others say you only need chits for spirits. I checked on the AA website, and it seems that all alcohol costs money, but am not sure if this applies if you are flying business international. Which way is it? I have never been to an AC, but have been to Korean Air, Asiana, and Singapore Air clubs, and have found that they basically have an open bar where you help yourself. They also have a large selection of warm food free of charge. Can someone please enlighten me. Second question is if we will have access to the BA lounge, and is it worth going there?
Thank you.
Here is what you need to know. Because of your business class flight to CDG, you have access to any oneworld operated lounge at DFW, including all the Admirals Clubs. However, apparently the BA lounge there is operated by a third-party, so you need to be flying BA. Some people have had some luck, but general consensus is that it's inferior to the D AC. Some threads on the BA lounge:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ed-access.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
Normally, only the cheap alcohol (Budweiser, well liquor, etc) is free in the AC, unless you an international passenger accessing the AC via status or class of service. In that case, you'll get 2 (sometimes only 1) drink chits, good for any premium drink or bottle of water. You may certainly go and ask for more at the desk. Or go to a different club and collect more.
Yes, most airline lounges elsewhere have a self serve bar. But airlines in the USA are different in that they offer paid memberships to their lounges, likely the reason for the restriction. You'll also find the selection of free food quite disappointing. But that's the way it is.