Originally Posted by
nshep
It does surprise me that if AA offer the ability to do this that they don't in some way mark the baggage (extra tag or something) of those who are eligible to do this, so they can easily identify the unclaimed baggage and store it appropriately.
I don’t think AA intends for the Flagship Lounge and Flagship First dining generally to be used as an arrivals lounge, even though AA certainly allows it for SFO/LAX-JFK flights.
If you do intend to use the lounge on arrival, have a paper boarding pass, as mobile boarding passes “expire” as soon as you land. I have gotten in using a mobile boarding pass, but it did take some extra time because the agent had to take down my details manually.