Originally Posted by
Torgen
I'm distressed by they fact that they're calling it a Business Lounge and not an Admirals Club.
To me it is obvious why it is not an AC. AA is flying to STN only because of the all-business class service of Eos and Maxjet. I have used them, as well as L'avion to Paris. Without a lounge, AA would not be competitive.
My loyalty to AA does not exceed my loyalty to my bank balance. The base fares are less and the Exchequer doesn't nick me for the premium fare surtax when I upgrade. Above all, I avoid LHR. (And I no longer need miles to maintain status.)
If it were an AC, then any member flying in coach could enter. With a 48 person capacity it fits nicely into the potential use by J class pax based on a 2x/day scheduling.