Mar 12, 2015, 9:16 am
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Paris Charles De GaulleAdmirals Club
Link to CDG airport information on aa.com
Link to CDG airport website (English version)
Link to oneworld website Lounge Access and Lounge Finder tool
American Airlines Admirals Club
Location: Terminal 2 past security in connector for Terminals 2A and 2C, level 2, adjacent to the Cathay Pacific lounges. See map below. (As of 1 Aug 2013, the Admirals Club is no longer in the Terminal 2A Satellite terminal, Gates A37-A39).
Note: International arriving passengers must have a valid, same-day ticket for departure permitting access through Security. If you have a same day departing flight boarding pass, you may proceed back airside T 2A/C; otherwise you will be barred entry.
This lounge may not be used for arrivals. Arriving international passengers must pass through France / EU immigration and customs, proceeding landside.
Hours:
For current schedule, please see here.
Amenities:
Cathay Pacific First and Business Class LoungeClosed
Link to CDG airport information on aa.com
Link to CDG airport website (English version)
Link to oneworld website Lounge Access and Lounge Finder tool
American Airlines Admirals Club
Location: Terminal 2 past security in connector for Terminals 2A and 2C, level 2, adjacent to the Cathay Pacific lounges. See map below. (As of 1 Aug 2013, the Admirals Club is no longer in the Terminal 2A Satellite terminal, Gates A37-A39).
Note: International arriving passengers must have a valid, same-day ticket for departure permitting access through Security. If you have a same day departing flight boarding pass, you may proceed back airside T 2A/C; otherwise you will be barred entry.
This lounge may not be used for arrivals. Arriving international passengers must pass through France / EU immigration and customs, proceeding landside.
Hours:
For current schedule, please see here.
Amenities:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Showers
Cathay Pacific First and Business Class LoungeClosed
CDG / Paris de Gaulle Admirals Club & Cathay Pacific Lounges 2A-2C (master thread)
Jul 14, 2019, 6:16 am
#106
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,209
The CDG AC is one of the best in the AA system. The breakfast has a good selection. Staff is superior. There is an ebb and flow of noise and crowd as people enter and leave for their flights. Occasionally there is a wine and cheese cart, that is well worth a visit, even at an early hour.
The CX lounge is much much more quiet, and less crowded. Breakfast is minimalist, but after 10:00 am they have a noodle bar that is excellent. The lunch buffet is also quite good.
MrsDallas49er and I fly in and out of CDG 6-9 times a year. I go to the AC to say hello, grab a bite, and head to the CX lounge. She just goes to CX, and waits for the noodles, and we both enjoy the calm and peace and quiet.
Enjoy!
Jul 14, 2019, 10:05 am
#108
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
IMHO
The CDG AC is one of the best in the AA system. The breakfast has a good selection. Staff is superior. There is an ebb and flow of noise and crowd as people enter and leave for their flights. Occasionally there is a wine and cheese cart, that is well worth a visit, even at an early hour.
The CX lounge is much much more quiet, and less crowded. Breakfast is minimalist, but after 10:00 am they have a noodle bar that is excellent. The lunch buffet is also quite good.
MrsDallas49er and I fly in and out of CDG 6-9 times a year. I go to the AC to say hello, grab a bite, and head to the CX lounge. She just goes to CX, and waits for the noodles, and we both enjoy the calm and peace and quiet.
Enjoy!
The CDG AC is one of the best in the AA system. The breakfast has a good selection. Staff is superior. There is an ebb and flow of noise and crowd as people enter and leave for their flights. Occasionally there is a wine and cheese cart, that is well worth a visit, even at an early hour.
The CX lounge is much much more quiet, and less crowded. Breakfast is minimalist, but after 10:00 am they have a noodle bar that is excellent. The lunch buffet is also quite good.
MrsDallas49er and I fly in and out of CDG 6-9 times a year. I go to the AC to say hello, grab a bite, and head to the CX lounge. She just goes to CX, and waits for the noodles, and we both enjoy the calm and peace and quiet.
Enjoy!
Jul 14, 2019, 12:58 pm
#110
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,209
Though farther from the usual AA gates, I prefer the much quieter JAL Sakura Lounge, with its freshly made sushi, and the AUTOMATIC BEER POURING MACHINE!
Jul 14, 2019, 2:12 pm
#111
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
I think the cheese tray you mentioned is my favorite at the CDG AC, complemented with some decent wine.
Jul 15, 2019, 8:27 am
#112
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,209
Don't get me wrong, my favorite at NRT is the JAL F Lounge, but had to check it out. But they do have the beer pouring machine at the AC there too.. Showers are nicer at the AC. What a first world problem.
I think the cheese tray you mentioned is my favorite at the CDG AC, complemented with some decent wine.
I think the cheese tray you mentioned is my favorite at the CDG AC, complemented with some decent wine.
I'll re-check out the NRT AC on September 13th.
Jul 16, 2019, 11:01 am
#113
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 345
Flying AA in business class during a time when the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge is open. Is it possible to go airside between the area in Terminal 2 where AA departs and the area in Terminal 1 where the QR lounge is as Id much prefer to spend a couple hours there?
Jul 16, 2019, 2:21 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EP 3MM, UA Silver, Bonvoy LT TIT, Hyatt Explorist, HH Silver, Caesars PLT
Posts: 7,259
No. T1 cannot be accessed from other terminals airside. Further, you'll be limited to 2A/2C access only.
Jul 17, 2019, 4:34 am
#115
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 345
Thanks and I made a mistake and should have written that I am coming off a the QR DOH-CDG in J so I think in this case it will work out for access since I am coming off the flight in T1 and would then be able to use the QR lounge for an hour before it closes at 830AM and can then make my way to Terminal 2 to the AA/CX lounges.
Oct 19, 2021, 5:42 pm
#117
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
Yes, I do. Here's the detailed analysis:
Given that AA has way more traffic at LHR, the CDG lounge sure isn't going to open before the one at LHR.
The LHR lounge isn't opening for a very, very, very long time (see the latest for LHR lounge opening thread).
Therefore, the CDG lounge isn't opening for a very, very, very long time either (and likely way after even that).
QED. And, yeah, that's a syllogism.
Given that AA has way more traffic at LHR, the CDG lounge sure isn't going to open before the one at LHR.
The LHR lounge isn't opening for a very, very, very long time (see the latest for LHR lounge opening thread).
Therefore, the CDG lounge isn't opening for a very, very, very long time either (and likely way after even that).
QED. And, yeah, that's a syllogism.
Feb 21, 2023, 11:44 am
#118
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Long Island, NY
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 732
Not sure exactly where to post this...Anyway...
AA moved their operations (as of Feb 2023, maybe earlier) to Terminal 2B.
I like that terminal better:
1) security lines seem better organized/moving faster than what I used towitness (suffer) at Terminal 2A.
2) passport control happens after duty free
3) UK/US/Canada passport holders can use dedicated control lanes, and the automated scanners. But still need to get the passport stamp
As for Lounge, I did not try to access the Extime Lounge.
AA moved their operations (as of Feb 2023, maybe earlier) to Terminal 2B.
I like that terminal better:
1) security lines seem better organized/moving faster than what I used to
2) passport control happens after duty free
3) UK/US/Canada passport holders can use dedicated control lanes, and the automated scanners. But still need to get the passport stamp
As for Lounge, I did not try to access the Extime Lounge.
Apr 22, 2023, 5:56 am
#120
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Admirals Club, Global Entry
Posts: 1,141
I have no first-hand experience, but here are some data points: first, Admirals Club membership (via Citi Exec card or otherwise) does NOT get you into the Extime lounge, at least according to AA's website; second, it would appear that access can be purchased for something like the usual price for that sort of thing (this requires confirmation); and third, a return to Terminal 2C and the old Admirals Club is projected for early 2024 (though I suspect that that's wildly optimistic). Otherwise, the on-line reviews are at least decent if not great -- though they do have real food. If anyone has better on-the-ground information, let us know.