PHL / Philadelphia Admirals Club (temp location Sep 29, 2011) (consolidated)
Sep 24, 2011, 10:45 pm
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PHL / Philadelphia Admirals Club (temp location Sep 29, 2011) (consolidated)
The current Admiral's Club outside of security at PHL will be closing on September 28, 2011 and be co-located with the BA club in Terminal A - inside security.
This move will be temporary for 12-18 months until AA's operations at PHL move to Terminal E and the former Northwest Club is converted into the new PHL Admiral's Club.
This information comes from one of the PHL AA staff.
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MODERATOR NOTE:
Formal announcement from AA here: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...nouncement.jsp
For a related thread on the PHL BA oneworld Lounge, see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
For the historical thread on the old PHL landside club, see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
JY1024, AA forum co-moderator
This move will be temporary for 12-18 months until AA's operations at PHL move to Terminal E and the former Northwest Club is converted into the new PHL Admiral's Club.
This information comes from one of the PHL AA staff.
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MODERATOR NOTE:
Formal announcement from AA here: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...nouncement.jsp
A More Convenient Location for the Philadelphia Admirals Club
Admirals Club and BA Galleries Co-Locate A Short Distance From A-East Security Checkpoint
The Philadelphia Admirals Club© is moving and will co-locate to the British Airways Galleries Lounge on September 29, 2011, further strengthening the joint business relationship between the two carriers. The jointly operated lounge offers customers access to a lounge inside the security checkpoint with the amenities and services synonymous with Admirals Club lounges. Located on the 2nd level of Terminal A West – a short three minute walk from the A-East Security checkpoint – the lounge is more conveniently located for departing passengers.
In addition to the updated décor with exclusively designed furnishings and more seating, enjoy the following amenities:
- A variety of complimentary light fare and snacks
- Complimentary, self service soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Business center with 3 work stations
- Public access computers
- Access to printer and fax services
- 8 tables designed to accommodate 2 laptop users each
- Bar area with TV
- Lounge is open daily from 5:00am-10:00pm with Admirals Club full suite of services available from 5:00am-7:00pm
- Familiar Admirals Club representatives to assist you
Admirals Club and BA Galleries Co-Locate A Short Distance From A-East Security Checkpoint
The Philadelphia Admirals Club© is moving and will co-locate to the British Airways Galleries Lounge on September 29, 2011, further strengthening the joint business relationship between the two carriers. The jointly operated lounge offers customers access to a lounge inside the security checkpoint with the amenities and services synonymous with Admirals Club lounges. Located on the 2nd level of Terminal A West – a short three minute walk from the A-East Security checkpoint – the lounge is more conveniently located for departing passengers.
In addition to the updated décor with exclusively designed furnishings and more seating, enjoy the following amenities:
- A variety of complimentary light fare and snacks
- Complimentary, self service soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Business center with 3 work stations
- Public access computers
- Access to printer and fax services
- 8 tables designed to accommodate 2 laptop users each
- Bar area with TV
- Lounge is open daily from 5:00am-10:00pm with Admirals Club full suite of services available from 5:00am-7:00pm
- Familiar Admirals Club representatives to assist you
For the historical thread on the old PHL landside club, see: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
JY1024, AA forum co-moderator
Last edited by dstan; Apr 25, 2012 at 2:40 pm Reason: updated mod note
Sep 24, 2011, 10:46 pm
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That's great! The existing club is horrible and never should have been opened in that location.
Sep 25, 2011, 3:11 am
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The BA club (business side) is fairly cramped and if I remember doesn't have any windows. Although its nice to be inside security, I'm not sure if this is a positive change (although is only temporary as noted below).
Edited to add: Is terminal E being renovated before AA moves? From what I can remember (its been a few years) terminal E is a dump. I couldn't find anything using a quick Google search about the planned move
Edited to add: Is terminal E being renovated before AA moves? From what I can remember (its been a few years) terminal E is a dump. I couldn't find anything using a quick Google search about the planned move
Last edited by ScreenGuy; Sep 25, 2011 at 3:24 am Reason: Add move question
Sep 25, 2011, 8:16 am
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Then I'll be visiting it one last time on Monday morning. It always seemed like a very temporary setup, and I'm glad to hear that it is moving inside security.
Sep 25, 2011, 9:04 am
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The BA club (business side) is fairly cramped and if I remember doesn't have any windows. Although its nice to be inside security, I'm not sure if this is a positive change (although is only temporary as noted below).
Edited to add: Is terminal E being renovated before AA moves? From what I can remember (its been a few years) terminal E is a dump. I couldn't find anything using a quick Google search about the planned move
Edited to add: Is terminal E being renovated before AA moves? From what I can remember (its been a few years) terminal E is a dump. I couldn't find anything using a quick Google search about the planned move
D&E now have a consolidated check-point and a food court/shopping set up much like the area that connects B&C in the US domestic mainline concourses.
Sep 25, 2011, 9:29 pm
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I always like the Philly AC because I could always get a boarding pass done before security. The "fast" lane in security usually went fast enough. Now I'll have to be sure that I have my boarding passes printed before I leave home.
AA used to be in terminal E before terminal A opened. They only had 6 gates then. As stated above, E has been updated quite a bit recently.
AA used to be in terminal E before terminal A opened. They only had 6 gates then. As stated above, E has been updated quite a bit recently.
Last edited by phillyjoe; Sep 25, 2011 at 9:33 pm Reason: Forgot to add info
Sep 25, 2011, 9:38 pm
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Will Amex Platinum Cards be honored for entrance? Or, will this be considered a BA lounge where they let AC members in?
Sep 25, 2011, 9:50 pm
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Are you referring to the old BA Club in A-East or the relatively new BA (First/Club World) Galleries Club in A-West?
Sep 25, 2011, 10:02 pm
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I would assume the move to "E" is being coordinated with the opening of the new club, else it's a Looong haul (or Bus Ride) from the A-West BA Club to E.
Sep 25, 2011, 11:38 pm
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I wonder if they'll grant access to both, but with EXP members having access to the First/Club World club much like how EXP's have access to the Flagship lounges.
Sep 26, 2011, 7:16 am
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My guess is the F section will remain available to EXPs only flying on same-day international itineraries. That said, given the likely expanded hours of the BA lounge to accomodate AA access - having F lounge access at an AA outstation will be quite the odd (and nice) perk for an outstation as small (from an AA perspective) as PHL.
Sep 26, 2011, 7:47 am
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That is great news. 
That club has the worst location I can imagine. Recently I had a 3 hour delay at PHL and I waited in the terminal rather than go back outside security.
That club has the worst location I can imagine. Recently I had a 3 hour delay at PHL and I waited in the terminal rather than go back outside security.
Sep 26, 2011, 8:24 am
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Yes, in recent years Terminals D and E have been renovated/expanded - in part due to the large growth of WN and AirTran. Now that they are pulling back in PHL - it appears to be freeing up more space for other carriers.
D&E now have a consolidated check-point and a food court/shopping set up much like the area that connects B&C in the US domestic mainline concourses.
D&E now have a consolidated check-point and a food court/shopping set up much like the area that connects B&C in the US domestic mainline concourses.
I have been extremely impressed by the AAdmiral's Club staff on the few occasions I have visited the PHL club and hope that they will remain in the new club.
Sep 26, 2011, 9:15 am
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That said, I'm flying in to PHL on 9/30 and use Amex to get in, so I'll post an update!
Sep 27, 2011, 3:20 pm
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While the staff was great, I always found the PHL AC to be the worst AC in the system. I believe this means the last outside security Admirals Club is now closed. Funny to think that a few years ago, both JFK locations were outside security.