Jun 4, 2014, 8:51 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Admirals Club Annual and Citi Executive Card Memberships
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One Day Passes
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One Day Passes
Link to Admirals Club membership page (including rates, etc.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (including Citi® AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard®)
1. The most economical way to gain full Club membership is with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM MasterCard® ($450 annual fee). See Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM MasterCard®. Also see Link to Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM MasterCard® Terms and Conditions.
Authorized cardholders are entitled to access Domestic and international Admirals Club locations as well (not Alaska or Qantas Clubs, etc.) and may guest Immediate family (spouse, domestic partner and/or children under 18) or up to 2 guests.
2. Annual membership can be purchased. The rate depends on your status. See the page linked to above to determine your fee in US Dollars or AA miles (you can also use Business Extra Points from the Business Extra account). If you have not held membership, there is also a $50.00 initiation fee. See link
3. "Household" memberships are also sold for spouses, people who are spousal equivalents and registered domestic partners.
4. Where members can go
- Domestic and international Admirals Club locations
- All Alaska Airlines Lounges (when departing on flights marketed and operated by American, Alaska Airlines or Virgin America)
- All Qantas Clubs (when departing on same-day flights operated by Qantas, or operated by American out of Auckland, New Zealand or Sydney, Australia)
- Select partner lounges operated by third parties (on same-day flights operated by American)
6. If members have airside access and are not flying AA, they may access the Admirals Club. If they do not have airside access, they no longer can get a gate pass through the Club or from ticket agents. See below.
Thirty day memberships are no longer available as of 25 Jul 2016.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN Admirals Club lounges?
Welcome to the Admirals Club! (link)
What's complimentary:
- Wi-Fi
- House wine, beer and spirits
- Light snacks as well as coffee, specialty coffee drinks, tea and soft drinks (now expanded to oatmeal and baked goods mornings, soups, guacamole to order afternoons)
- Personal use computers with Internet access*
- Cyber-cafes*
- Power outlets to help you stay connected
- Work areas with access to copiers and printers
- Shower suites*
- Children’s play areas*
- Personal travel assistance with your reservations
- As well as other amenities including:
- Premium brand spirits available for purchase in all U.S. locations**
- Food for purchase** in most U.S. locations (menus may vary by location)
- Conference rooms* (discounted member rates and catering available)
- Admirals Club lounge
**Complimentary in international club locations
Link to Admirals Club Drinks /Spirits Offerings & Policies (link)
ONE DAY PASS
American Airlines also sells a One Day Pass for $59, usable by one person (non-transferable and non-refundable) good for any Clubs* the individual may have access to during their travel day (and if traveling overnight the first Club in the point of arrival the following day if the member can access a inside or Club location).
*one day pass holders may be denied access for capacity reasons at Clubs under refurbishment.
NOTE: The sale of One Day Passes is generally suspended at Admirals Clubs under active refurbishment.
One Day Pass does not offer any membership privileges, and allows no (adult) guest privileges, although up to 3 children under the age of 18 years of age may be admitted at no additional charge with adult One-Day Pass visitor. Those One Day Pass holders purchasing a full Admirals Club membership within 30 days will get a $59 credit applied to their membership fee.
One day pass links no longer work; one day passes may no longer be purchased on line. Purchase one day passes at airport Clubs not under refurbishment.
Notes: *Please note Admirals Club lounges in Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and South America located beyond passport control may not be accessible due to airport imposed restrictions. These include: BOG, CCS, CDG, GIG, GRU, LHR, MEX, NRT, SCL, YYZ.
● Admirals Club has reciprocity agreements for access under specified conditions to Alaska Airlines Board Room, Qantas Club, and some individual lounges (e.g. DUB, DUS, FRA, MXP, ZRH etc. Please use the Lounge Dashboard "sticky" thread to easily find the threads discussing these other airline lounge access requirements and to the master threads pertaining to specific lounges. (These do not apply to One Dap Pass holders.)
● Note: Members are able to contact Admirals Club Member Services (see below) 24 hours in advance even when not flying and request gate passes for themselves and others meeting at an Admirals Club for business purposes:
[quote]VISITING THE Admirals Club WHEN NOT FLYING
Members not flying can access Clubs when they have airside access and the airport doesn’t restrict lounge access to departing passengers.
Members can not secure a gate pass from a ticket agent.
Members can not secure a gate pass with merely "declared business purpose" for themselves and others any longer (14 Sep 2016).
Members and non-members can schedule and attend business meetings in the Admirals Club® or Executive Center without traveling if they have rented a conference room in a Club with such and are registered on the daily meeting list. See below.
This requires arrangements at least 24 hours in advance.
FAQ link including a Club access.
Q. I am a member and would like to meet someone at the airport, but I'm not flying today. Can I get through Security to get to the Admirals Club lounge?
A: No. Only those registered in advance and attending a conference in a rented conference room may have access. Casual access / walking up to the ticket counter to request a gate pass is not permitted; please do not put employees in an uncomfortable position by asking.
To do so you must :
- Present a valid government I.D.
- Have your name on the daily meeting list
- Admirals Club number/AAdvantage® number
- Legal name as it appears on government issued identification for each individual
- Birth dates, including year, for each individual (maximum of two guests allowed for non-conference room meeting)*
- Location, date and time of non-conference room meeting
*(Times corrected to current service center hours)
Q. CAN I PUR HASE A FULLY REFUNDABLE AA TICKET FOR ACCESS?
It's honestly not a good idea, as this practice is specifically prohibited by American Airlines' Conditions of Carriage (Link):
American specifically prohibits practices commonly known as:
...Fraudulent, fictitious and abusive bookings: Fraudulent, fictitious and/or abusive bookings are prohibited. These types of bookings are defined as ... or to gain access to airport facilities....
...Fraudulent, fictitious and abusive bookings: Fraudulent, fictitious and/or abusive bookings are prohibited. These types of bookings are defined as ... or to gain access to airport facilities....
CONTACTING Admirals Club
Have questions or comments about our Admirals Club lounges? Need information about locations, membership or club amenities?
Send us an email
Visit our web page
Call us
Within the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico: 800-237-7971
Other locations: 817-963-6100; 817-963-6015 (Fax)
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (CT)
Send us a letter
Admirals Club
4333 Amon Carter Blvd.
MD 5307
Fort Worth, TX 76155
Executive Card - additional information: As one Club employee posted on millionmilesecrets:
"* Here are the rules…I work at the Club
1. Only the primary card holder is a member. Note the word member... The member is allowed to bring in 2 guests Or immediate family which cannot exceed 2 people over 18 and all children under 18. For example John cannot bring in his wife, his 2 daughters and their husbands. He can bring in 2. If his daughters are under 18 they do not count toward the guest count of 2...
NOTE: Please read this wiki thoroughly to see the recent changes allowing access to authorized users / secondary or ancillary card holders.
2. Our computers tell us if one is an authorized user. (Your AAdvantage number and if you are a cardholder in good standing - jd.)
3. Choice of airline doesn’t matter (as long as you have airside access). You can fly anyone and access the Club. We might not be able to help you with your ticketing but you can come in to charge your phone or computer… or even use ours, all the while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine or well drink".
1. Only the primary card holder is a member. Note the word member... The member is allowed to bring in 2 guests Or immediate family which cannot exceed 2 people over 18 and all children under 18. For example John cannot bring in his wife, his 2 daughters and their husbands. He can bring in 2. If his daughters are under 18 they do not count toward the guest count of 2...
NOTE: Please read this wiki thoroughly to see the recent changes allowing access to authorized users / secondary or ancillary card holders.
2. Our computers tell us if one is an authorized user. (Your AAdvantage number and if you are a cardholder in good standing - jd.)
3. Choice of airline doesn’t matter (as long as you have airside access). You can fly anyone and access the Club. We might not be able to help you with your ticketing but you can come in to charge your phone or computer… or even use ours, all the while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine or well drink".
"House Rules" link to updated Club Terms and Conditions, including house rules.
HOUSE RULES
- During your visit to an Admirals Club lounge, American requires that your attire and conduct are consistent with a professional environment.
- American asks that you maintain a quiet environment within each Admirals Club lounge and to step outside with any crying or disruptive children or guests.
- As a courtesy to other guests, please wear headphones when using personal devises such as MP3 players, video games, or DVD players, and refrain from using the speaker feature on any personal devise, including cellular telephones.
- Smoking cigarettes, pipes or cigars (including electronic products), chewing tobacco, and the use of smokeless tobacco are prohibited inside Admirals Club lounges.
- American reserves the right to refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any guest who appears to be intoxicated or is otherwise unruly.
- Complimentary food, alcoholic beverages and periodicals provided by Admirals Club are for consumption and use inside the Admirals Club only and may not be removed.
- Airport luggage carts are not permitted inside Admirals Club lounges.
- Service animals are welcome in Admirals Club lounges. Quiet pets accompanying guests onboard the aircraft are also permitted, provided they remain in their carry-on kennels.
- Families with small children and nursing mothers may use family rooms in Admirals Club lounges, where available.
- Any conduct that is deemed by American to be inappropriate, undignified, disruptive, abusive or violent is prohibited, and American reserves the right to remove any member or visitor for such conduct, or for failing to comply with membership terms and conditions.
Older posts have archived. Link to archive thread.
Update: 24 Jan 2018 by JDiver
ARCHIVE: Admirals Club membership inc. Citi AAdvantage Executive card, 1 Day Pass
Dec 20, 2014, 3:11 pm
#781
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: in the vicinity of SFO
Programs: AA 2MM (LT-PLT, PPro for this year)
Posts: 19,781
That last comment strikes the right chord with me: I think the Prestige does do most of what the Exec does (assuming you're an AA elite), but way cheaper, at least for my travel & spending patterns. And you can knock more off the Prestige if you have a Citi Gold account, too. Gotta switch when the annual fee next comes up . . . .
Dec 21, 2014, 10:33 am
#782
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1
Beware AAdvantage Executive Card [marked for merge]
A word about the AAdvantage EXECUTIVE Credit Card. You should know that US Airways and American are NOT merged yet - so if you book a flight operated by US Airways you DO NOT get the AAdvantage Executive card benefits - you will pay for your first bag, you will not get priority access boarding, and you will often be in a different terminal and therefore not have access to a club. If I were you, I would not pay for the AAdvantage Executive card until the merger is complete. And by the way, when I learned this I was also advised that my $500 annual fee I paid for the Executive card is nonrefundable - no surprise there, given the dissatisfaction many must be discovering when they get stuck with US Airways before the merger.
Dec 21, 2014, 10:46 am
#783
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJC, SFO, YYC
Programs: AA-EXP, AA-0.41MM, UA-Gold, Ex UA-1K (2006 thru 2015), PMUA-0.95MM, COUA-1.5MM-lite, AF-Silver
Posts: 13,437
Welcome to flyertalk.
I was incredulous.
I then read the fine print:
"This benefit will not be available for travel on US Airways flights".
I am surprised, especially since other benefits like 25 pct off in flight purchases work on US metal. Seems like Citi and AA could have done a fee credit for checked bags.
Ah well, almost 30 years ago, despite a flawless credit record, citi refused to issue me a gold card, so I've steered clear of citi ever since. Not sure why I would spend $500 a year on this card to sit in ACs when for $250, after deducting a $200 credit, I can sit in Centurion lounges.
I was incredulous.
I then read the fine print:
"This benefit will not be available for travel on US Airways flights".
I am surprised, especially since other benefits like 25 pct off in flight purchases work on US metal. Seems like Citi and AA could have done a fee credit for checked bags.
Ah well, almost 30 years ago, despite a flawless credit record, citi refused to issue me a gold card, so I've steered clear of citi ever since. Not sure why I would spend $500 a year on this card to sit in ACs when for $250, after deducting a $200 credit, I can sit in Centurion lounges.
Dec 21, 2014, 10:59 am
#784
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
You should know we're a very active community, and most members are pretty aware of these issues. There's a lengthy thread about this card, and we'll most likely eventually add this there.
You'll notice we're very aware of the merger and which bits have been accomplished, and what's pending. This is why we still maintain separate AA and US fora, and have added a forum for the Consolidated airline that's taking shape - including discussion on things like the new merged AAdvantage frequent program coming in Q2 of 2015, how upgrades are being handled, reciprocal perks, etc.
The two subfora contain airline-specific information still relevant: fleets, seating, credit cards (Citi for AA, Barclay and their new US products, how the transition will impact them, etc.) You've already noticed the forum structure, as you posted here in the AA subforum.
I am curious how you managed to pay $500 for a card that includes full Admirals Club membership (you can arrange access to nearly all Admirals Clubs in advance, even if you're not flying at all - and US Airways Clubs are already rebranding as Admirals a Clubs - discussed in several threads) when the rest of us paid $450. And are quite happy with the zero forex charges, etc. Some have also been keen about the extra 10k Elite Qualifying Miles toward status they can earn through their spend.
Yes, I agree: it's probably premature for USDM members to buy this card; otoh it seems to work well for those flying AA mostly, and it's likely to be fully usable once full merger occurs in the near future. And you can get better use from your card by taking advantage of Club access (with two guests / family), etc.
You should know we're a very active community, and most members are pretty aware of these issues. There's a lengthy thread about this card, and we'll most likely eventually add this there.
You'll notice we're very aware of the merger and which bits have been accomplished, and what's pending. This is why we still maintain separate AA and US fora, and have added a forum for the Consolidated airline that's taking shape - including discussion on things like the new merged AAdvantage frequent program coming in Q2 of 2015, how upgrades are being handled, reciprocal perks, etc.
The two subfora contain airline-specific information still relevant: fleets, seating, credit cards (Citi for AA, Barclay and their new US products, how the transition will impact them, etc.) You've already noticed the forum structure, as you posted here in the AA subforum.
I am curious how you managed to pay $500 for a card that includes full Admirals Club membership (you can arrange access to nearly all Admirals Clubs in advance, even if you're not flying at all - and US Airways Clubs are already rebranding as Admirals a Clubs - discussed in several threads) when the rest of us paid $450. And are quite happy with the zero forex charges, etc. Some have also been keen about the extra 10k Elite Qualifying Miles toward status they can earn through their spend.
Yes, I agree: it's probably premature for USDM members to buy this card; otoh it seems to work well for those flying AA mostly, and it's likely to be fully usable once full merger occurs in the near future. And you can get better use from your card by taking advantage of Club access (with two guests / family), etc.
Dec 21, 2014, 11:04 am
#785
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Welcome to flyertalk.
I was incredulous.
I then read the fine print:
"This benefit will not be available for travel on US Airways flights".
I am surprised, especially since other benefits like 25 pct off in flight purchases work on US metal. Seems like Citi and AA could have done a fee credit for checked bags.
Ah well, almost 30 years ago, despite a flawless credit record, citi refused to issue me a gold card, so I've steered clear of citi ever since. Not sure why I would spend $500 a year on this card to sit in ACs when for $250, after deducting a $200 credit, I can sit in Centurion lounges.
I was incredulous.
I then read the fine print:
"This benefit will not be available for travel on US Airways flights".
I am surprised, especially since other benefits like 25 pct off in flight purchases work on US metal. Seems like Citi and AA could have done a fee credit for checked bags.
Ah well, almost 30 years ago, despite a flawless credit record, citi refused to issue me a gold card, so I've steered clear of citi ever since. Not sure why I would spend $500 a year on this card to sit in ACs when for $250, after deducting a $200 credit, I can sit in Centurion lounges.
The recognition of benefits equally across airlines has been slow and bumpy, but should be remedied by new T&Cs this next year and the merged FFP will probably bring more pressure on that. It's a bit of a PITAWAS for many.
Dec 21, 2014, 11:07 am
#786
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422
A word about the AAdvantage EXECUTIVE Credit Card. You should know that US Airways and American are NOT merged yet - so if you book a flight operated by US Airways you DO NOT get the AAdvantage Executive card benefits - you will pay for your first bag, you will not get priority access boarding, and you will often be in a different terminal and therefore not have access to a club. If I were you, I would not pay for the AAdvantage Executive card until the merger is complete. And by the way, when I learned this I was also advised that my $500 annual fee I paid for the Executive card is nonrefundable - no surprise there, given the dissatisfaction many must be discovering when they get stuck with US Airways before the merger.
Thank you for being the first one to mention that in the "PRE" merger forum
Dec 21, 2014, 11:15 am
#787
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Might want to read the past few pages of the dedicated thread for this card to get a hint as to why, unless you really, really dislike having lots of AA miles.
Dec 21, 2014, 11:19 am
#788
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
A word about the AAdvantage EXECUTIVE Credit Card. You should know that US Airways and American are NOT merged yet - so if you book a flight operated by US Airways you DO NOT get the AAdvantage Executive card benefits - you will pay for your first bag, you will not get priority access boarding, and you will often be in a different terminal and therefore not have access to a club. If I were you, I would not pay for the AAdvantage Executive card until the merger is complete. And by the way, when I learned this I was also advised that my $500 annual fee I paid for the Executive card is nonrefundable - no surprise there, given the dissatisfaction many must be discovering when they get stuck with US Airways before the merger.
2nd - $450 is a good deal just for the 10K EQM, if you need them.
3rd - the AC membership is great, esp. when you use it 9 times over 3 days as I did recently. (there's another $150 worth of value)
4th - if you have any kind of OW elite status any of the Citi or Barclays card's boarding and luggage benefits are meaningless anyway.
Last edited by JDiver; Dec 21, 2014 at 12:20 pm Reason: Redacted condescending statement
Dec 21, 2014, 7:24 pm
#789
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP; BoNVoY Tit LTP
Posts: 1,923
I got about 1/3 of the way through and was bumped out because they had met their quota. Not very nice but sort of what you expect from Citi.
Dec 22, 2014, 1:20 am
#790
Moderator: Manufactured Spending
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,580
I am planning to wait until the fee posts, and then calling to cancel or downgrade. Has anyone already tried this and been told that the fee is non-refundable?
Dec 22, 2014, 8:10 am
#791
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,384
I'm coming up on annual renewal. I'm thinking about dropping the card. Any idea of what retention offers are going around?
Dec 23, 2014, 7:14 am
#792
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: IND
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum, HHonors Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,297
Dec 23, 2014, 8:26 am
#793
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,590
bmchris & LucWise, please report back once you find out from Citi. I, too, am thinking I will drop it in 3-4 months since the AC membership is of no use to me.
Dec 23, 2014, 8:28 am
#794
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,384
I'll definitely report back. I will be calling in about a month's time. I use the AMEX lounge at DFW. And the AA lounges really only with delays, since I usually get to the airport last minute. It's a pricey card for anything other than lounge access.
Dec 23, 2014, 9:00 am
#795
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267