DKM

http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...nouncement.jsp

It's behind security and staff is moving over, but it looks pretty small.

JY1024

Thanks for sharing the link! I've merged your thread with the existing discussion on the PHL AC club relocation and also added a mod note to the first post. /Moderator

pinkcat

it is small
its full when there are 2 BA flights waiting to depart, so goodness knows where the AC members are going to go ,It does make sense to use it during the day for AC members as the BA flights are both evening departures.
I am not sure how they will arrange the drinks service, the BA lounges have self service alcohol but I believe AC has pay service for all but a few drinks.

sts603

I don't think it will be that big of a problem. First, most AA departures depart before BA pax are going to start to arrive. Also, the PHL AC is probably the least-visited AC in the system. I cannot remember a time when I've seen more than say like 7 or 8 people in there at once.

My guess is that the free liqour selection here will remain closer to or at BA standards. A nice little perk for AA elites in an underserved outstation.

[email protected]

Not in PHL. The state of PA does not really belive that prohibition is over and has some of the stupidist and most obsolete liquor laws around. The club must chage (1$) for alcohol.

JY1024

Ahh yes - almost forgot about that! I remember seeing all the disclaimers on the Admirals Club website and emails.

http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...miralsClub.jsp

(underlining is mine)

sts603

I believe this is an issue with the type of license they have. Or could be a prohibition on distributing free drinks and selling drinks in the same establishment. Regardless, the US Envory lounge certainly has a wide array of free booze. I'm sure the BA lounge is the same way.

dayone

That's the reason, possibly made moot by...

This text: "Complimentary, self service soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits."

and this picture:



Suggesting that all booze may be gratis in the joint Club. If so, I wonder when BA puts out the good stuff. Early enough for those on AA's 6:15 pm flight to DFW to imbibe?

NYCQuaker

Yuengling! Can't wait to visit the different AC in November

Ritz

Kinda describes PHL in its entirety, lol.

pinkcat

Behind the trays of snacks, there is usually a row of bottles of spirits, dont know if they have been removed or photoshopped out!
All beverages of any type are free and self service in the BA lounge,no $1 charge. There is a separate area with juices and wine and another wine basket near the coffee machine. I use this lounge around every 8 weeks and will report back at the end of October

DKM

I'll be there 10/8 and will report back, as well.

sts603

I think its photoshop to enhance the picture. Note the presence of rocks glasses and tobasco mix (a signature BA lounge item for the Bloody Mary station).

Hayden

I had the pleasure of visiting the Admiral's Club in the new BA location the morning it "opened" on September 29. As I recall, they had a full BA-esque breakfast spread, including yogurt, some baked goods, bananas, granola bars, etc., along with a selection of juices and some good coffee in the automatic coffee/espresso machine. Certainly enough to have a good continental breakfast, although perhaps it was only set up for the opening morning? A selection of self-service liquors was available along with a couple bottles of wine.

At about 10:15 am, the breakfast items were removed and replaced with cut vegetables, chips, hummus, and a few other items (I was just leaving).

There is free wifi and there are a few (3?) computers available towards the back. The bathroom facilities appeared quite limited--I think there is one unisex bathroom on the non-F side of the lounge.

They had three (or maybe 4?) newspapers available--the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Wall Street Journal. USA Today may also have been there.

The lounge has plenty of windows, but is modestly sized, and it's easy to imagine it feeling crowded prior to a BA departure, or even on a busy day for AA. Still, quite a pleasant experience, and all of the AA flyers there seemed excited at the change of scene.

nickflies

Visited this AM and can confirm, if there was any doubt, there is no problem at all for Amex Plat entrance.

Definitely small, but a massive step up from the old club in terms of decor and food selection. Although I always had a soft spot for the old club, and the staff was wonderful.