Apr 3, 2015, 4:46 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
San Diego Lindbergh Field International Airport (SAN) Aspire Lounge
Terminal 2 East, near Gate 33
Link to SAN AA airport information.
Link to SAN airport web site.
LOCATION:
Terminal 2, immediately to the left, before Gate 23
INFORMATION:
This former Airspace Lounge is a contract lounge that accepts Admirals Club members as well as American Express Centurion and Platinum members and certain premium cabin passengers on British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Edelweiss. All staff are contracted employees, there are no longer AA staff (“AAngels”) at the front desk.
Irrespective of travel class or airline, the Aspire Lounge at San Diego Airport is open to all guests departing from terminal 2. Guests at this lounge can enjoy a range of facilities including: free WiFi, complimentary showers, dedicated business areas and facilities and an expansive food and beverage menu. Formerly the Airspace Lounge, this airport lounge allows guests to separate themselves from the busy airport concourse and work, play or simply relax.
HOURS:
The hours and additional information are posted here.
AMENITIES:
Photographs
Credit: Swissport
Terminal 2 East, near Gate 33
Link to SAN AA airport information.
Link to SAN airport web site.
LOCATION:
Terminal 2, immediately to the left, before Gate 23
INFORMATION:
This former Airspace Lounge is a contract lounge that accepts Admirals Club members as well as American Express Centurion and Platinum members and certain premium cabin passengers on British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Edelweiss. All staff are contracted employees, there are no longer AA staff (“AAngels”) at the front desk.
Irrespective of travel class or airline, the Aspire Lounge at San Diego Airport is open to all guests departing from terminal 2. Guests at this lounge can enjoy a range of facilities including: free WiFi, complimentary showers, dedicated business areas and facilities and an expansive food and beverage menu. Formerly the Airspace Lounge, this airport lounge allows guests to separate themselves from the busy airport concourse and work, play or simply relax.
HOURS:
The hours and additional information are posted here.
AMENITIES:
- Additional $10 credit for premium menu items included with every entry (Not available for Admirals Club members. Credit available for AMEX Platinum and Centurion holders. Passengers who access via BA or JL are entitled to two premium items, regardless of price)
- Unlimited, complimentary soft drinks and light snacks
- Full bar
- Unlimited complimentary espresso and cappucino
- Unlimited complimentary Peet's Coffees & Teas
- Complimentary WiFi
- Power outlets at every seat
- Semi-private conference room (Seats up to 6)
- Complimentary printing
- Complimentary scanning
- Complimentary use of shower facility
Photographs
Credit: Swissport
SAN / San Diego Int'l. Airport AirSpace Lounge / "Admirals Club" (master thread)
Apr 12, 2016, 9:35 am
#106
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PNW
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, WN CP
Posts: 130
T1 to T2?
I looked around in flyertalk and just read this whole thread and will be flying in and out of T1 (WN), it looks like I have to clear security again to get into this lounge (have AMEX plat), there's no way to change terminals airside? ( the last flyertalk thread about this had a lot of talk about the now closed commuter terminal)
I looked around in flyertalk and just read this whole thread and will be flying in and out of T1 (WN), it looks like I have to clear security again to get into this lounge (have AMEX plat), there's no way to change terminals airside? ( the last flyertalk thread about this had a lot of talk about the now closed commuter terminal)
Apr 12, 2016, 11:18 am
#107
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
T1 to T2?
I looked around in flyertalk and just read this whole thread and will be flying in and out of T1 (WN), it looks like I have to clear security again to get into this lounge (have AMEX plat), there's no way to change terminals airside? ( the last flyertalk thread about this had a lot of talk about the now closed commuter terminal)
I looked around in flyertalk and just read this whole thread and will be flying in and out of T1 (WN), it looks like I have to clear security again to get into this lounge (have AMEX plat), there's no way to change terminals airside? ( the last flyertalk thread about this had a lot of talk about the now closed commuter terminal)
May 12, 2016, 3:08 pm
#108
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EP, UA Gold-MM, UA 1K (former), GS (former),SPG LT Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,299
The food at that lounge is fairly strong-- charcuterie plates, etc plated per order.
If you're buying your pass for San Diego only, then buy it from Airspace for $25 and get a $10 food credit included which buys anything on the food menu (i.e. The prices are ridiculously low, a big plus for this lounge) plus free alcohol. If you're paying for multiple-lounge use same-day, then buy the AA day pass which will not have the food inclusion but will have an Admirals Club-like comp alcohol selection.
More on the strong food program in this lounge is in this review:
http://ihaveaplanetocatch.com/2016/0...-lounge-san-2/
If you're buying your pass for San Diego only, then buy it from Airspace for $25 and get a $10 food credit included which buys anything on the food menu (i.e. The prices are ridiculously low, a big plus for this lounge) plus free alcohol. If you're paying for multiple-lounge use same-day, then buy the AA day pass which will not have the food inclusion but will have an Admirals Club-like comp alcohol selection.
More on the strong food program in this lounge is in this review:
http://ihaveaplanetocatch.com/2016/0...-lounge-san-2/
For my money, if I wasn't getting anything complimentary, I would buy something in the main terminal (the main food court has the most options) and then bring it in to the lounge.
Also for those that are interested the lounge serves Pepsi products.
May 12, 2016, 3:37 pm
#109
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Honolulu, HI
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 1,240
I was there a couple of days ago and was surprised to get the $10 credit with Amex (even lounge agent recommended me to use AMEX instead of prestige). Very nice!
food options are indeed very limited, but drinks are fine.
food options are indeed very limited, but drinks are fine.
Jul 24, 2016, 3:03 pm
#110
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 17
I tried to do something similar at SFO last month and the security person had to check with their supervisor to see if it was ok...
Last edited by soopra; Jul 24, 2016 at 3:04 pm Reason: spelling
Jul 24, 2016, 3:18 pm
#111
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CHS
Programs: Lots
Posts: 1,012
SAN in general is a pretty friendly place! I've never had any issues with entering T2 with an AS boarding pass. The ID checker usually mentions that my flight is in T1, I mention I'm going to the lounge and that's the end of it. Obviously ymmv but I doubt it will be a problem.
Nov 16, 2016, 8:00 am
#112
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BWI
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 82
I'm assuming the answer is "no" since this is a third party club and I don't see anything affirming it in the lounge access information, but I thought I should check: Will I have access to this lounge using the Citi Prestige AC access benefit (before that goes away next July)?
Nov 16, 2016, 8:02 am
#113
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
I'm assuming the answer is "no" since this is a third party club and I don't see anything affirming it in the lounge access information, but I thought I should check: Will I have access to this lounge using the Citi Prestige AC access benefit (before that goes away next July)?
Nov 16, 2016, 8:14 am
#115
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EP, UA Gold-MM, UA 1K (former), GS (former),SPG LT Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,299
I'm assuming the answer is "no" since this is a third party club and I don't see anything affirming it in the lounge access information, but I thought I should check: Will I have access to this lounge using the Citi Prestige AC access benefit (before that goes away next July)?
Nov 16, 2016, 5:13 pm
#116
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Apr 10, 2017, 11:19 pm
#118
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
Visited Airspace lounge on Saturday afternoon at around 1730 after a two year hiatus.
First, the lounge was very crowded, I believe BA's flight may have had something to do with this. Second, the only snacks available were some cheese cubes and a nut mix. Not exactly 'going for great'. I didn't bother even ordering a drink. Instead, walked over to the other side of the terminal and waited in the Delta Sky Club above Sunset Cove. What a difference: nice buffet, not crowded, Stone IPA was gratis, etc. Also, the United Club located right next to the Sky Club had the updated look and appeared to be rather empty although I didn't go in. Thus, for lounges, time permitting, I would recommend the Sky Club or United Club over the Airspace lounge any day.
First, the lounge was very crowded, I believe BA's flight may have had something to do with this. Second, the only snacks available were some cheese cubes and a nut mix. Not exactly 'going for great'. I didn't bother even ordering a drink. Instead, walked over to the other side of the terminal and waited in the Delta Sky Club above Sunset Cove. What a difference: nice buffet, not crowded, Stone IPA was gratis, etc. Also, the United Club located right next to the Sky Club had the updated look and appeared to be rather empty although I didn't go in. Thus, for lounges, time permitting, I would recommend the Sky Club or United Club over the Airspace lounge any day.
Apr 11, 2017, 11:12 am
#119
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Empire State
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 461
Visited Airspace lounge on Saturday afternoon at around 1730 after a two year hiatus.
First, the lounge was very crowded, I believe BA's flight may have had something to do with this. Second, the only snacks available were some cheese cubes and a nut mix. Not exactly 'going for great'. I didn't bother even ordering a drink. Instead, walked over to the other side of the terminal and waited in the Delta Sky Club above Sunset Cove. What a difference: nice buffet, not crowded, Stone IPA was gratis, etc. Also, the United Club located right next to the Sky Club had the updated look and appeared to be rather empty although I didn't go in. Thus, for lounges, time permitting, I would recommend the Sky Club or United Club over the Airspace lounge any day.
First, the lounge was very crowded, I believe BA's flight may have had something to do with this. Second, the only snacks available were some cheese cubes and a nut mix. Not exactly 'going for great'. I didn't bother even ordering a drink. Instead, walked over to the other side of the terminal and waited in the Delta Sky Club above Sunset Cove. What a difference: nice buffet, not crowded, Stone IPA was gratis, etc. Also, the United Club located right next to the Sky Club had the updated look and appeared to be rather empty although I didn't go in. Thus, for lounges, time permitting, I would recommend the Sky Club or United Club over the Airspace lounge any day.
Apr 11, 2017, 11:26 am
#120
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
Thanks for the reminder, AAEmpireState. I forgot about the Platinum card benefit and used the Admiral's club membership instead. This was the latest time in the day I had been at this lounge and was surprised at the poor quality and variety of snacks given the BA flight. I wonder if this service feature is enhanced closer to the BA flights departure. While not as bad as PIT or BNA, I did find this lounge to be on the weaker side of ACs. Plus was the AC agent though, she was great.