Feb 17, 2014, 7:10 pm
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This thread is now archived and has been replaced with a new thread discussing the current access scheme:
Admirals Club / AC members' access to Alaska Airlines / AS Board Room (consolidated)
On November 7, 2014, the LAX Alaska Airlines® Board Room was added to AA flyers / AC members:
On May 26, 2011, AA sent out an official email announcing this agreement
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/ACExpandAccess.jsp
"Member Access to Select Alaska Airlines® Board Rooms
Your Admirals Club (and now US Airways Club) membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club (or US Airways Club) membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines (or US Airways). Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge. Note: Citi AAdvantage Executive card confers full Admirals Club membership to the primary (not subsidiary) cardholder; most, if not all, cards have the Admirals Club title and emblem on the reverse side of the card.
Airport and Location
. . . ● Anchorage International Airport (ANC): Concourse C, near Gate C1
. . . ● Portland International Airport (PDX): Concourse C, next to Gate C4
. . . ● Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Just beyond the Central Security Checkpoint
Through our new expanded lounge access program, Admirals Club members now enjoy the ability to visit Alaska Airlines Board Room locations when traveling through these three cities.
More recently: "Must present Admirals Club or US Airways Club membership card (or 30 Day Membership receipt) and boarding pass for same day travel on AA or US marketed and operated flight*.
*Flight sold with AA or US flight number and flown on AA or US aircraft." (aa.com)
NOTE: AS is not a oneworld member, nor affiliate; oneworld lounge access rules are not pertinent. Class of service access rules to Admirals Clubs also do not pertain to this AA-AS agreement.
Alaska Airlines is a registered trademark of Alaska Air Group, Inc."
Alaska Airlines Board Room Hours and Locations
Admirals Club / AC members' access to Alaska Airlines / AS Board Room (consolidated)
On November 7, 2014, the LAX Alaska Airlines® Board Room was added to AA flyers / AC members:
Originally Posted by jkazski
Went to the LAX AS Boardroom today. Sign outside the elevators now says AA/US club members welcome.
Originally Posted by MAH4546
Yup. Board Room access rules changed today.
All clubs: Access for all AC members with same day ticket (or redeye arrival) on AA, US or AS.
LAX only: Access for Plat/EXP flying international (AA definition) and AA customers flying international or to/from MIA/JFK in first/business (in other words, same lounge access rules as if it were a OW lounge). This special rule for LAX is no doubt because of AA's long-term lease of space at T6.
All clubs: Access for all AC members with same day ticket (or redeye arrival) on AA, US or AS.
LAX only: Access for Plat/EXP flying international (AA definition) and AA customers flying international or to/from MIA/JFK in first/business (in other words, same lounge access rules as if it were a OW lounge). This special rule for LAX is no doubt because of AA's long-term lease of space at T6.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/ACExpandAccess.jsp
"Member Access to Select Alaska Airlines® Board Rooms
Your Admirals Club (and now US Airways Club) membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club (or US Airways Club) membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines (or US Airways). Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge. Note: Citi AAdvantage Executive card confers full Admirals Club membership to the primary (not subsidiary) cardholder; most, if not all, cards have the Admirals Club title and emblem on the reverse side of the card.
Airport and Location
. . . ● Anchorage International Airport (ANC): Concourse C, near Gate C1
. . . ● Portland International Airport (PDX): Concourse C, next to Gate C4
. . . ● Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Just beyond the Central Security Checkpoint
Through our new expanded lounge access program, Admirals Club members now enjoy the ability to visit Alaska Airlines Board Room locations when traveling through these three cities.
More recently: "Must present Admirals Club or US Airways Club membership card (or 30 Day Membership receipt) and boarding pass for same day travel on AA or US marketed and operated flight*.
*Flight sold with AA or US flight number and flown on AA or US aircraft." (aa.com)
NOTE: AS is not a oneworld member, nor affiliate; oneworld lounge access rules are not pertinent. Class of service access rules to Admirals Clubs also do not pertain to this AA-AS agreement.
Alaska Airlines is a registered trademark of Alaska Air Group, Inc."
Alaska Airlines Board Room Hours and Locations
ANC / LAX / PDX / SEA AS Alaska Board Room access for Admirals Club Members (archive)
Apr 10, 2014, 1:01 pm
#151
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Don't expect access to the BA lounge unless you are flying BA in J or F. They have some BS piece of paper that includes only those passengers regardless of the wording at both the BA and OW website. When pushed, they said it was a capacity issue even though it appeared at 50%. No recognition of OW emerald on international travel here.
Apr 25, 2014, 10:19 pm
#152
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The BA lounge in SEA has pretty short hours, and its location is inconvenient for domestic flights. Considering that, I would hope they'd let BA exec in if they made the effort, but I've never tried.
May 1, 2014, 12:24 pm
#153
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I've read the thread but just want to clarify - at PDX it sounds like if I arrive on an AA flight and show them the DFW - PDX boarding pass along with my Citi Exec card (which includes full 100% AC membership) I should be fine?
I am continuing on a same-day AS flight (AA marketed / codeshare but AS operated) but from what I've read it seems like that BP is ineligible.
Worst case I still have my UC membership through the middle of the year so I can just walk over there instead if need be
I am continuing on a same-day AS flight (AA marketed / codeshare but AS operated) but from what I've read it seems like that BP is ineligible.
Worst case I still have my UC membership through the middle of the year so I can just walk over there instead if need be
May 1, 2014, 8:57 pm
#154
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I've read the thread but just want to clarify - at PDX it sounds like if I arrive on an AA flight and show them the DFW - PDX boarding pass along with my Citi Exec card (which includes full 100% AC membership) I should be fine?
I am continuing on a same-day AS flight (AA marketed / codeshare but AS operated) but from what I've read it seems like that BP is ineligible.
Worst case I still have my UC membership through the middle of the year so I can just walk over there instead if need be
I am continuing on a same-day AS flight (AA marketed / codeshare but AS operated) but from what I've read it seems like that BP is ineligible.
Worst case I still have my UC membership through the middle of the year so I can just walk over there instead if need be
May 1, 2014, 11:38 pm
#155
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Jun 10, 2014, 11:57 am
#156
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Apologize for the newbie question in advance. I seem to get conflicting info regarding gaining access to Admirals Club when not flying AA. We'll be flying SEA to ATL on Southwest. Will we be able to access Alaska Board Room in SEA?
Jun 10, 2014, 11:59 am
#157
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Nope, not under the current rules. You must have an AA marketed and operated flight in the mix.
Jun 10, 2014, 4:42 pm
#158
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aa.com agrees:
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
Jun 11, 2014, 5:00 am
#159
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aa.com agrees:
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
Jun 18, 2014, 8:39 am
#160
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Sorry if this is redundant. I booked R/T in first class using AA miles IND to SEA. My return is on Alaska in first SEA to PHL, shows fare code "A" on ticket. The connection is PHL to Ind on US same day. It would appear either flight would allow Alaska board room access with my Admirals Club membership?
But, AC policy for first class paid or award states "excluding reciprocal agreements with other airline clubrooms" Wasn't sure what that exclusion means. Does that mean the first ticket (SEA to PHL) will not get me in the lounge but the connection PHL to IND will get us in the Alaska board room? Thanks!
But, AC policy for first class paid or award states "excluding reciprocal agreements with other airline clubrooms" Wasn't sure what that exclusion means. Does that mean the first ticket (SEA to PHL) will not get me in the lounge but the connection PHL to IND will get us in the Alaska board room? Thanks!
Last edited by apex; Jun 18, 2014 at 10:07 am Reason: error
Jun 18, 2014, 11:07 am
#161
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Sorry if this is redundant. I booked R/T in first class using AA miles IND to SEA. My return is on Alaska in first SEA to PHL, shows fare code "A" on ticket. The connection is PHL to Ind on US same day. It would appear either flight would allow Alaska board room access with my Admirals Club membership?
But, AC policy for first class paid or award states "excluding reciprocal agreements with other airline clubrooms" Wasn't sure what that exclusion means. Does that mean the first ticket (SEA to PHL) will not get me in the lounge but the connection PHL to IND will get us in the Alaska board room? Thanks!
But, AC policy for first class paid or award states "excluding reciprocal agreements with other airline clubrooms" Wasn't sure what that exclusion means. Does that mean the first ticket (SEA to PHL) will not get me in the lounge but the connection PHL to IND will get us in the Alaska board room? Thanks!
Jun 19, 2014, 1:41 am
#162
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Specifically booked in F, D, P, or A class grants Alaska Boardroom Access. If you are upgraded (U class) Boardroom access must be obtained by another method.
Jun 19, 2014, 11:20 am
#163
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Thanks for the helpful information. At least I know when my wife and I show up at the Alaska Board Room we will be admitted without the Admirals Club membership, but due to the First Class "A" fare code.
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The same day connection on either AA or US only refers to connecting out of SEA, not a same day connection out of another city such as PHL which we have...makes sense. Only my second flight ever on Alaska and my first in first.
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The same day connection on either AA or US only refers to connecting out of SEA, not a same day connection out of another city such as PHL which we have...makes sense. Only my second flight ever on Alaska and my first in first.
Jun 19, 2014, 2:11 pm
#164
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aa.com agrees:
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
Your Admirals Club membership now extends your lounge access benefits beyond the network of 42 Admirals Club locations and 37 Qantas Club locations to include three more cities as part of a new arrangement with Alaska Airlines. You now have access to Alaska Airlines Board Room locations in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Anchorage, AK when presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines. Additionally, two guests or immediate family members traveling with you are welcome at no additional charge.
What about when I take SEA-ANC on AS? Would my DFW-SEA on AA on the same day give me access in ANC?
Jun 19, 2014, 5:05 pm
#165
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presenting a valid Admirals Club membership card along with a same day ticket/boarding pass on a flight operated and marketed by American Airlines.
