Rigmutt

It was my understanding that Plat members are allowed access to Admirals Clubs on day of departure internationally. I've visited one in the past, and I believe I've read postings to that effect on these boards.

Today an EXP Cust Serv rep (my call was routed to her b/c of overflow volumes on Plat) told me that non-AC members can only use the facilities if flying BUSINESS or FIRST.

What is the deal? Can Platinum's use AC's, or only if I am in Bus or First? This is quite an unpleasant surprise, since I am taking a rare int'l trip next week.

Thanks for the response.

dogcanyon

Platinum members who are flying internationally (except to/from Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean) are allowed to use Admirals Clubs even when flying Economy Class.

2 Many Miles

Any person who's traveling in Biz or FC can use the AAdmiral's club.

Additionally, and PLT or EXP can use the AAdmirals club on day of int'l travel regardless of class of service being flown.

millionmiler

She gave you incorrect information. You can use it.

STAM4NICK

And this person was from the EXP Desk!

FewMiles

Within the N. Amer "domestic zone" or are you referring to intl only?

FewMiles..

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2 Many Miles

FewMiles --

Thanks for the catch. I should have said anyone who's traveling outside of the N. American zone in FC or Biz can use the approrpriate clubs on day of travel.

tedhl

in fact a question I have been thinking about is...in all the oneworld materials that I saw, they only mention "on an international itinerary" or "traveling internationally"...but I never/seldom saw something like "same-day internationally" (as in the case for UA/Star where they state clearly)...

does the international portion has to be on the same day in order for me to get access to the AC during my domestic connection ?? if so, is there anywhere I can find a reference to this rule ?? that makes a big difference for me (who don't live in US) as all of my itineraries are "international itineraries" anyway, just that sometimes I might stopover, say, in SFO for a day or two before going on to my final destination in JFK, for example...

thanks...

bhxnick

It does acording to a jobsworth desk clerk in DFW a couple of months ago.



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FewMiles

tedhl, what about your MPO status? That'll get you into the AC any day you are flying with a oneworld carrier. Just use your CX credentials to get in instead of your AA card.

FewMiles..

tedhl

FewMiles, you are absolutely right...but this year I don't think I want to renew my MPO Gold...instead I'd rather concentrate and aim for AA EXP...that's why I was asking...

EXPLAT

Will a Business Class ticket and Platinum get you into a Flagship lounge on international travel? Alfred--

maple

AFAIK, Flagship Lounge entry is only for EXPs and those flying on First/Premium classes.

bedelman

Explat, I understand what you're thinking -- that since a Plt on a International J ticket is entitled to go into the AC two different ways (by virtue of being Plt flying International, and by virtue of being in International J), it seems "only fair" that you be able to trade these joint & seemingly separate benefits for Flagship Lounge access. (Or maybe for bringing in more guests to the AC?)

Unfortunately it just doesn't work this way, and ground staff have never been willing to negotiate with me on this point in the past. I did suggest it via the Contact Us link on aa.com... maybe if enough more people do, they'll see the light.

(On the other hand, though, it sure is awesome how empty & relaxing the Flagship Lounges are in general. Wouldn't want to damage that too much... and I suspect there are a ton of Plts in J on a given day... me, for example, in general!)

thepla

Is Panama City considered international for an EXP at the flagship lounge?