View Poll Results: How do you usually access the Admirals Club now?
I am a regular Admirals Club member
105
13.87%
I am a CitiBank AAdvantage Executive card member
48
6.34%
AMEX Platinum or Centurion card
494
65.26%
oneworld (AA etc.) status or class of service for eligible flights
77
10.17%
Occasional pass / 30 day membership as needed
33
4.36%
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Dec 4, 2013, 8:52 pm
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For renewing Admirals Club members, the annual fees are:
Alternatives include a 30 day membership ($99, full membership privileges, thirty continuous days, no guests) and a one day Pass ($50, no guests, use all day at all / any Clubs possible). See here.
Another is the CitiBank AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard, $450 annual fee, including Admirals Club membership and other benefits, such as 2 miles per dollar spend on AA, one free bag, etc. see here.
oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members still have access when eligible for access in accordance with oneworld lounge access rules.
For renewing Admirals Club members, the annual fees are:
EXP / EP / Executive Platinum: $350 or 45,000 miles
PLT / Platinum: $400 or 55,000 miles
GLD / Gold: $425 or 60,000 miles
No Status- $450 or 70,000 miles
For those who are purchasing membership the first time, add $50 or 10,000 miles.PLT / Platinum: $400 or 55,000 miles
GLD / Gold: $425 or 60,000 miles
No Status- $450 or 70,000 miles
Alternatives include a 30 day membership ($99, full membership privileges, thirty continuous days, no guests) and a one day Pass ($50, no guests, use all day at all / any Clubs possible). See here.
Another is the CitiBank AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard, $450 annual fee, including Admirals Club membership and other benefits, such as 2 miles per dollar spend on AA, one free bag, etc. see here.
oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members still have access when eligible for access in accordance with oneworld lounge access rules.
Archive: USA AMEX Platinum Members Lose Admirals /US Airways Club Access 22 Mar 2014
Dec 4, 2013, 9:25 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: FL400
Programs: AA 5MM EXP, UA 2MM 1K, HH LT DIA, MR Plat, NRAC EEV, AMEX Plat
Posts: 682
Archive: USA AMEX Platinum Members Lose Admirals /US Airways Club Access 22 Mar 2014
We are writing to give you advance notice of changes to your travel benefits and to remind you about other valuable features of your Platinum Card.
As of March 22, 2014, Platinum Card Members will no longer receive complimentary access to American Airlines® Admirals Club lounges and US Airways® Club locations.
As of March 22, 2014, Platinum Card Members will no longer receive complimentary access to American Airlines® Admirals Club lounges and US Airways® Club locations.
We recognize the inconvenience this may cause you as someone who travels frequently, so we have included you in a special offer. You will receive up to $500 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014. You can use these credits toward:
• Membership fees in the Admirals Club program and US Airways Club
• One-day passes to Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Clubs
• Other American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees like baggage fees or flight change fees
There's no enrollment required, and purchases made by both the Basic and Additional Card Members on the Card account are eligible for the promotion. These statement credits are in addition to the $200 Airline Fee Credit benefit already included in your Membership.
• Membership fees in the Admirals Club program and US Airways Club
• One-day passes to Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Clubs
• Other American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees like baggage fees or flight change fees
There's no enrollment required, and purchases made by both the Basic and Additional Card Members on the Card account are eligible for the promotion. These statement credits are in addition to the $200 Airline Fee Credit benefit already included in your Membership.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:26 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: AA PLT, UA Silver, EK Gold, Hilton Diamond, Global Entry, Clear
Posts: 1,082
Good news for those who pay for their AC memberships...
Dec 4, 2013, 9:27 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,533
Thanks for the confirmation. We had read here in another thread that this seemed to be coming. Certainly reduces somewhat the value of the card for an AA flier, and means that I'll have to re-enlist with the AC. It still has Centurion Lounge access at DFW (and LAS), though 
I wonder if the $500 will work for gift cards the way the $200 does
Cheers.
I wonder if the $500 will work for gift cards the way the $200 does
Cheers.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:30 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: FSD
Programs: AA CK, DL SM, UA PS, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium , Hyatt Globalist, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 457
Question is...
Will the clubs merge by then so I only have to but a single membership rather than both?
Will the clubs merge by then so I only have to but a single membership rather than both?
Dec 4, 2013, 9:31 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: AA GLD Skymiles DM MM, a+ rewards lifetime elite, AS, Marriott plat, PC plat, HH gold
Posts: 1,275
Wow the merger is not even closed yet! A big screw you to the justice department; from their August 13 release-
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying Higher Airfares and Receiving Less Service; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Airline Industry
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying Higher Airfares and Receiving Less Service; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Airline Industry
Dec 4, 2013, 9:31 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
Wow... They probably don't expect to renew this feature or they wouldn't be giving such a fat credit. Probably they expect you to stay with the card thinking the $500 will cover your ac membership, and then next year they'll yank that too
Dec 4, 2013, 9:31 am
#7
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: FSD
Programs: AA CK, DL SM, UA PS, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium , Hyatt Globalist, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 457
On a positive note.....
Maybe they will put the door back up on the quiet room at CLT with far fewer folks now that the Plats don't have access any longer?
Maybe they will put the door back up on the quiet room at CLT with far fewer folks now that the Plats don't have access any longer?
Dec 4, 2013, 9:32 am
#8
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Programs: Wouldn't you like to know?!
Posts: 23,822
Just got the email. I was a bit sad when I heard about the news before Amex sent out this email about the $500. Now I'm 
Dec 4, 2013, 9:33 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 759
well the $500 softens the blow, and since it's on top of the $200 airline credit, I'll definitely stick with the card.
If they weren't offering the $500, I would likely cancel.
If they weren't offering the $500, I would likely cancel.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:34 am
#10
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA, WN, BA, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 313
Is everyone's email saying $500 credit? Mine only says $200.
Special Offer: Up to $200 in Statement Credits
We recognize the inconvenience this may cause you as someone who travels frequently, so we have included you in a special offer. You will receive up to $200 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014.1 You can use these credits toward:
• Membership fees in the Admirals Club program and US Airways Club
• One-day passes to Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Clubs
• Other American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees likebaggage fees or flight change fees
Special Offer: Up to $200 in Statement Credits
We recognize the inconvenience this may cause you as someone who travels frequently, so we have included you in a special offer. You will receive up to $200 in statement credits toward American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees charged to your Card from March 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014.1 You can use these credits toward:
• Membership fees in the Admirals Club program and US Airways Club
• One-day passes to Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Clubs
• Other American Airlines and US Airways incidental fees likebaggage fees or flight change fees
Dec 4, 2013, 9:34 am
#11
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
Well this sure sucks! So does that mean that DL is now the only club which will have the Amex deal?
I don't travel enough to justify an AC membership, but at the same time I travel enough that it was a big part of the justification for having Amex.
I haven't gotten an email about the $500 yet; the email I received a few minutes ago only references the $200 benefit already included. For those who did receive the email, did it come separately, or was it included in the initial email?
I don't travel enough to justify an AC membership, but at the same time I travel enough that it was a big part of the justification for having Amex.
I haven't gotten an email about the $500 yet; the email I received a few minutes ago only references the $200 benefit already included. For those who did receive the email, did it come separately, or was it included in the initial email?
Dec 4, 2013, 9:35 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: FSD
Programs: AA CK, DL SM, UA PS, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium , Hyatt Globalist, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 457
Dec 4, 2013, 9:35 am
#13
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA PLT 3MM
Posts: 1,135
Wow the merger is not even closed yet! A big screw you to the justice department; from their August 13 release-
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying Higher Airfares and Receiving Less Service; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Airline Industry
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Merger Between US Airways and American Airlines
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying Higher Airfares and Receiving Less Service; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Airline Industry
Dec 4, 2013, 9:36 am
#14
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,514
I expect this was a necessity since the (expected) reciprocal access between AA and US clubs will increase usage of both. Add in the AMEX holders and there could have been capacity issues.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:36 am
#15
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: FSD
Programs: AA CK, DL SM, UA PS, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium , Hyatt Globalist, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 457