Question on Admirals Club at CDG
Nov 17, 2003, 11:46 am
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Question on Admirals Club at CDG
I am an AA gold, traveling in coach into CDG this weekend (unless my miles upgrade request clears, which I am not optimistic about.)
I'm an Admirals Club member, and am confused as to whether I will be able to go into the Admirals Club and freshen up after the flight (from DFW, if that matters). The AA site says that the Admirals Club is located "after Passport Control"....does that mean that I can get in there?
I assume for sure I'll have access after my checkin coming home to the US on the return, right?
Thanks a bunch.
I'm an Admirals Club member, and am confused as to whether I will be able to go into the Admirals Club and freshen up after the flight (from DFW, if that matters). The AA site says that the Admirals Club is located "after Passport Control"....does that mean that I can get in there?
I assume for sure I'll have access after my checkin coming home to the US on the return, right?
Thanks a bunch.
Nov 17, 2003, 12:20 pm
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The AC is located at the gate area, down an escalator. It's actually just below the gate area. As an arriving passenger, you will not be able to access the AC since you are directed from the plane straight to passport control and then out. If you fly in J, there is an arrivals lounge after you clear passport control. I went straight to my hotel last time and didn't use it. Somebody else here can give you directions to it.
Nov 17, 2003, 2:04 pm
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Thanks djcrooks - guess that makes me out of luck. 
Nov 17, 2003, 3:05 pm
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Well, only if your upgrade request doesn't clear. In case it does, to get to the AA arrivals lounge, as soon as you exit the customs(douane) area, go to one of the elevators right across from where you exit, go down one floor, turn left after exiting the elevator and then you'll see a sign for the lounge on the wall on the right. It's basically straight ahead after you've made your left turn exit from the elevator, thru a set of doors and down a few stairs. The showers and amenities are very nice. Great place to get refreshed for your visit of Paris!
Nov 17, 2003, 3:25 pm
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Thanks from me too. I'm arriving CDG, from MIA, at 10:20Am and don't continue on until taking the TGV at 1:11pm. From there it is a walk in Lyon and flight to Cologne, so a shower in the arrivals lounge would be in order.
The info on aa.com did not show showers in any AC in CDG. Is this an AA arrival lounge? Is there any better choice, BA or LH (I'm also on an LH flight later that day,) in the same terminal?
The info on aa.com did not show showers in any AC in CDG. Is this an AA arrival lounge? Is there any better choice, BA or LH (I'm also on an LH flight later that day,) in the same terminal?
Nov 17, 2003, 7:34 pm
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Excellent, Thanks Tom.
Nov 18, 2003, 4:54 am
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AC (inside security) has no showers. Arrivals Lounge (outside security) does.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rbAA:
Thanks from me too. I'm arriving CDG, from MIA, at 10:20Am and don't continue on until taking the TGV at 1:11pm. From there it is a walk in Lyon and flight to Cologne, so a shower in the arrivals lounge would be in order.
The info on aa.com did not show showers in any AC in CDG. Is this an AA arrival lounge? Is there any better choice, BA or LH (I'm also on an LH flight later that day,) in the same terminal?</font>
Thanks from me too. I'm arriving CDG, from MIA, at 10:20Am and don't continue on until taking the TGV at 1:11pm. From there it is a walk in Lyon and flight to Cologne, so a shower in the arrivals lounge would be in order.
The info on aa.com did not show showers in any AC in CDG. Is this an AA arrival lounge? Is there any better choice, BA or LH (I'm also on an LH flight later that day,) in the same terminal?</font>
Nov 18, 2003, 8:08 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by aamilesslave:
AC (inside security) has no showers. Arrivals Lounge (outside security) does.
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AC (inside security) has no showers. Arrivals Lounge (outside security) does.
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Nov 18, 2003, 7:58 pm
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I was under the impression that Gold, Plat, etc. members are eligible for access, no matter the class of service paid, to any AA arrivals lounge when travel is outside of North America. Is this not the case?
Nov 18, 2003, 8:16 pm
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No, I don't believe it is. GLD/PLT/EXP do have access to any AC when traveling internationally, but arrivals lounges(only at LHR and CDG I believe) are reserved for F and J passengers only. Except at LHR, where I think you can buy a one day pass for 30GBP if you happen to be traveling in MRTC and want a shower, etc.
Nov 19, 2003, 2:35 am
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Almost.... PLT/EXP have access to AC when traveling internationally in any class; not GLD (unless traveling in J/F, but then any any non-status pax would have the same access).
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by arkangel:
No, I don't believe it is. GLD/PLT/EXP do have access to any AC when traveling internationally, but arrivals lounges(only at LHR and CDG I believe) are reserved for F and J passengers only. Except at LHR, where I think you can buy a one day pass for 30GBP if you happen to be traveling in MRTC and want a shower, etc.</font>
No, I don't believe it is. GLD/PLT/EXP do have access to any AC when traveling internationally, but arrivals lounges(only at LHR and CDG I believe) are reserved for F and J passengers only. Except at LHR, where I think you can buy a one day pass for 30GBP if you happen to be traveling in MRTC and want a shower, etc.</font>
Nov 19, 2003, 3:00 am
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There's a difference between "AC" and "Arrivals Lounge." Status may allow access to AC when on int'l itn's BUT for LHR and CDG "Arrivals Lounge" it's COS flown: you must show BP from Biz or F cabin for access. So even EXP sitting in coach is not (normally) permitted access to Arrivals Lounges. And if your destination is LHR or CDG --while you may have AC entitlement as a member or status--, you cannot gain access to club due to it's location.
Some AC's, such as FRA are accessable for arrivals AND have showers. Then AC membership or status or just having a seat in F or J gains an arrivals shower.
Some AC's, such as FRA are accessable for arrivals AND have showers. Then AC membership or status or just having a seat in F or J gains an arrivals shower.
Nov 19, 2003, 3:18 am
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OW Emerald status (EXP) gives you access to ALL OW lounges - including AA arrival lounges, regardless of COS.
Nov 19, 2003, 7:10 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by arkangel:
No, I don't believe it is. GLD/PLT/EXP do have access to any AC when traveling internationally, but arrivals lounges(only at LHR and CDG I believe) are reserved for F and J passengers only. Except at LHR, where I think you can buy a one day pass for 30GBP if you happen to be traveling in MRTC and want a shower, etc.</font>
No, I don't believe it is. GLD/PLT/EXP do have access to any AC when traveling internationally, but arrivals lounges(only at LHR and CDG I believe) are reserved for F and J passengers only. Except at LHR, where I think you can buy a one day pass for 30GBP if you happen to be traveling in MRTC and want a shower, etc.</font>