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
Jun 4, 2012, 10:49 am
#76
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,316
Isn't it time for 3rd quarter 2012 destinations to post?
Jun 4, 2012, 2:30 pm
#77
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG LT Plat, AA 3MM EXP
Posts: 397
I love the fact that page has a banner graphic of a snorkler in crystal clear Caribbean waters when NONE of those awards will get you even close to there.
Jun 5, 2012, 9:41 am
#78
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 8
Citi card reduced mileage awards
Is there a way to access the third quarter reduced mileage list other than wait until very late in June for Citi to release the list? At one point we could
go into AA and find the list. WHY must citi wait so late for the release?
go into AA and find the list. WHY must citi wait so late for the release?
Jun 10, 2012, 12:55 pm
#79
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: UA nothing (former multi-year CO Platinum), AA 1M Gold, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 449
Jun 14, 2012, 6:49 pm
#80
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: US CP, SPG
Posts: 90
Can anyone confirm if these redemptions are eligible for the 10% refund?
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...mbers-posting/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...mbers-posting/
Jul 9, 2012, 6:42 pm
#81
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: o'hare field
Programs: aadvantage gold, AA citibank MC, amtrak
Posts: 13
Jul 10, 2012, 8:27 pm
#82
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,419
Jul 11, 2012, 11:44 am
#83
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: WN A-list Preferred and CP, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, RIP Kimpton
Posts: 853
So glad that Q3 awards included Monterey, CA. I was able to book a much needed vacation there for late August. Pretty much every other city wasn't worth considering (though flying to EGE and going to Vail was also worth a look).
Jul 14, 2012, 8:01 pm
#84
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: AA EXP, Go Bears!
Posts: 233
I'd mistakenly read it as a requirement that the discount was only valid on a round-trip PNR good for a 7.5k off an AAnytime award each way.
Jul 25, 2012, 1:56 pm
#85
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 41
Wish list: Online booking of Citi reduced awards. (17.5/20K selected domestic coach)
I fly AA quite a bit and am PLT.
One thing on my wish list is that I would like to book the Citibank reduced awards online. I do not have to call the agent often to do a simple booking but I have to with this award. It is not just the $30 fee pp but the inconvenience of having to call. One time, I saw plenty of seats online where the agent coulldn't see the same inventory. Also confirmed on Expert Flyer the seats (7+) were there.
With US Airways, I am able to book their reduced award having their credit card. Paying 5K less miles is nice and can be done online. Somehow, they are able to tell when you are paying with their CC and reduces the miles needed.
I wonder when AA can add this feature. I do like booking awards on Qantas metal online.
One thing on my wish list is that I would like to book the Citibank reduced awards online. I do not have to call the agent often to do a simple booking but I have to with this award. It is not just the $30 fee pp but the inconvenience of having to call. One time, I saw plenty of seats online where the agent coulldn't see the same inventory. Also confirmed on Expert Flyer the seats (7+) were there.
With US Airways, I am able to book their reduced award having their credit card. Paying 5K less miles is nice and can be done online. Somehow, they are able to tell when you are paying with their CC and reduces the miles needed.
I wonder when AA can add this feature. I do like booking awards on Qantas metal online.
Jul 26, 2012, 10:04 am
#86
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
The above post has now been merged into the existing discussion of the Citi card reduced mileage awards for the benefit of those already subscribed. Please continue the discussion here.
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Aug 3, 2012, 8:15 pm
#87
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CMI
Programs: AA-EXP, MM
Posts: 6
How to choose: Admirals Club membership and Citi Executive Card
I can't find thread discussing pros and cons of obtaining the Citi Exec card versus AC membership. Have been Platinum for many years, will become Ex Plat at the end of today's travels. My AC membership expires in a month and want to make best decision. Thanks for your help.
Aug 3, 2012, 9:31 pm
#88
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFO, CLT
Programs: AA Bonsai EXP (2.9 MM), AS MVPG
Posts: 1,395
I can't find thread discussing pros and cons of obtaining the Citi Exec card versus AC membership. Have been Platinum for many years, will become Ex Plat at the end of today's travels. My AC membership expires in a month and want to make best decision. Thanks for your help.
Is an extra 10k EQM annually worth $175 to you? That's the key question in my view. If you're easily hitting 100k EQM then it may not matter. If 90k would be easier, then the Exec card is a no brainer to me. YMMV.
There is also some savings on Forex fees, but that's a smaller part of the equation for most.
Aug 4, 2012, 10:47 am
#90
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLT
Posts: 1,467
I think normal Amex Plat card is better for those don't care about 10K EQM.
It isn't a full AC membership but it is enough for my needs.
(No interest in booking meeting room etc)
I don't think Amex PLT members(at least for AA EXPs) are treated differently from full AC members by AAngels at IRROPS.
It isn't a full AC membership but it is enough for my needs.
(No interest in booking meeting room etc)
I don't think Amex PLT members(at least for AA EXPs) are treated differently from full AC members by AAngels at IRROPS.