Originally Posted by
relangford
Not relating directly to the OP's question (which I would love to hear about, too), but why is it the "Admirals Club"? An airline isn't the Navy.
AA has always had a nautically themed branding. "Flagship" service/lounges. "Luxury Liners." The nautical Admiral's pennants on the DC-3s. I believe that AA used to refer to its frequent fliers as "Admirals of the Sky" (circa 1930s) - hence naming the lounge the "Admirals Club." Initially when the first lounge was opened in LaGuardia it was invite-only for the exclusive use of these "Admirals."
-FlyerBeek