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*
- Childrens 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 doesnt 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 rulesI 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 doesnt 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 doesnt 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 27, 2015, 12:12 am
#1276
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I've had the card for about a year. Both of my adult kids have my card (for emergencies). They may benefit occasionally.
Dec 27, 2015, 12:17 am
#1277
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Strange it may be, but as a cardholder I do know it's spend by December statement.
Qualifying Miles Link
The primary cardmember will earn 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) after spending $40,000 in purchases that post to cardmember's January through December billing statements. A primary cardmember may earn the 10,000 EQMs only once each year, even if the cardmember has more than one Citi Executive account. EQMs earned are in addition to the AAdvantage miles earned for purchases made on the credit card. Purchases exclude returned goods and services, cash advances, convenience checks, transferred balances, credits, fees and interest charges. Purchases made through additional cards on the primary cardmember's account (authorized users) will count toward the primary cardmember's qualifying spend. EQMs earned as a result of this offer will be typically posted to the primary cardmember's AAdvantage account 6-8 weeks after meeting the $40,000 spend requirement. EQMs only count toward elite status qualification for the AAdvantage program. EQMs earned through this offer will not count toward Million MilerSM status. EQMs cannot be redeemed for award travel, AAdvantage miles or any other AAdvantage program awards. AAdvantage program elite status requirements and balance are available on the AAdvantage section of aa.com.
The primary cardmember will earn 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) after spending $40,000 in purchases that post to cardmember's January through December billing statements. A primary cardmember may earn the 10,000 EQMs only once each year, even if the cardmember has more than one Citi Executive account. EQMs earned are in addition to the AAdvantage miles earned for purchases made on the credit card. Purchases exclude returned goods and services, cash advances, convenience checks, transferred balances, credits, fees and interest charges. Purchases made through additional cards on the primary cardmember's account (authorized users) will count toward the primary cardmember's qualifying spend. EQMs earned as a result of this offer will be typically posted to the primary cardmember's AAdvantage account 6-8 weeks after meeting the $40,000 spend requirement. EQMs only count toward elite status qualification for the AAdvantage program. EQMs earned through this offer will not count toward Million MilerSM status. EQMs cannot be redeemed for award travel, AAdvantage miles or any other AAdvantage program awards. AAdvantage program elite status requirements and balance are available on the AAdvantage section of aa.com.
Dec 27, 2015, 12:24 am
#1279
Moderator: American AAdvantage
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Matre-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,946
Dec 27, 2015, 12:48 am
#1280
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: in the vicinity of SFO
Programs: AA 2MM (LT-PLT, PPro for this year)
Posts: 19,781
When I initially got the card (10/2011) before things were fully integrated (and there were questions about whether this was a "real membership), they asked to see (and swipe) the card itself a few times; that's been fixed for quite a long while now, and have only needed to do that a handful of times since (once flying out on VX where I had no AA boarding card, and a few times where it was easier than showing a mobile BP or digging out an incoming BP when I was grabbing a drink on arrival at SFO.
I don't think they have a photo ID on file for me although I can't remember for sure whether they ever asked for it in the first few months of having the card in the fall of 2011... they may have asked for a photo ID and the card at one point, but either way it's 4+ years ago at this point.
; I don't know what's different between our PNRs that you might be (and I don't fly often enough that anyone seems to recognize me.)
Dec 27, 2015, 8:46 am
#1281
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,846
So, can I access the Alaska Board Room with my "exec" card?
Dec 27, 2015, 9:52 am
#1282
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Dec 27, 2015, 12:32 pm
#1283
Moderator: American AAdvantage
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Yes, but not really 
. You can access the Alaska Board Room as an Admirals Club member under the conditions discussed here:
Alaska Airlines Board Room Access for Admirals Club Members (master thread)
. You can access the Alaska Board Room as an Admirals Club member under the conditions discussed here: Alaska Airlines Board Room Access for Admirals Club Members (master thread)
Dec 27, 2015, 1:35 pm
#1284
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DCA, SEA, AUS
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 260
My SO, who has an authorized user exec card (I am the primary) was let in to the SEA main Board Room yesterday after showing his card and giving my AA number. May very well have been a happy accident that they let them in though.
Dec 27, 2015, 1:44 pm
#1285
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 120
Guests as authorized user
I just went into two clubs today as an authorized user on the executive card and I was able to bring in guests. There has been some info saying you could bring in guests and other that you couldn't.
Dec 27, 2015, 3:29 pm
#1286
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Originally Posted by Citi / AAdvantage Card
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*Admirals Club Membership
Only Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite™ MasterCard primary cardmembers who are eighteen (18) years of age or older will receive full membership access privileges to Admirals Club lounges. An Authorized User of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite™ MasterCard will receive access privileges to American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. Full Admirals Club membership privileges do not apply to an Authorized User. An Admirals Club membership includes access to other airline lounges and clubs with which American Airlines may have reciprocal lounge or club access privileges including lounges operated by oneworld carriers. Membership also includes special pricing on conference rooms and other special offers that are available exclusively to Admirals Club members. These benefits are not extended to an Authorized User. To locate a current list of Admirals Club lounges please visit aa.com/admiralsclub ..
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Authorized User Access to Admirals Club Lounges
Access to Admirals Club lounges is available to an Authorized User of Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite™ MasterCard who is eighteen (18) years of age or older. Either immediate family members (spouse or domestic partner and children under eighteen (18) years of age) or up to two (2) guests traveling with the Authorized User may be admitted for free when accompanied by the Authorized User. This benefit does not provide access privileges to the Arrivals Lounge, Flagship Lounge facilities, or other airline lounges or clubs with which American Airlines may have reciprocal lounge or club access privileges, including lounges operated by members of the oneworld alliance. To access an Admirals Club lounge, the Authorized User must present: (i) his or her open and valid Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite™ MasterCard Authorized User card; (ii) his or her current government-issued I.D.; and (iii) any additional required documentation. All persons must be of valid drinking age, based on applicable law, to consume alcohol. To locate a current list of Admirals Club lounges please visit aa.com/admiralsclub ..
Dec 29, 2015, 8:32 am
#1287
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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K, just a datapoint. As I mentioned upthread (or in a different thread) I managed to lose my Citi WE card while on vacation and a replacement did not show up in time.
My AAdvantage member card mag strip had all the info to 1) let me into the Admirals club at LAX and 2) into the Alaska Board Room at LAX T-6. No problems at all.
Showed BP, card and ID to be safe. Family of four granted access.
My AAdvantage member card mag strip had all the info to 1) let me into the Admirals club at LAX and 2) into the Alaska Board Room at LAX T-6. No problems at all.
Showed BP, card and ID to be safe. Family of four granted access.
Dec 29, 2015, 4:30 pm
#1288
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 273
Having learnt from this thread about the new Citi card offer and my membership is about to expire, I went ahead applying for a new card with myself being the primary card holder and my wife the additional holder. The cards arrive today but only one card (mine) has the Admirals club logo at the back, my wife's does not have one.
Have I applied for the wrong card, or the literature on the AA Website being out-of-date?
BTW, it's a Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard if that would make a difference.
Have I applied for the wrong card, or the literature on the AA Website being out-of-date?
...
2. Admirals Club Membership
Only primary Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard cardmembers who are eighteen (18) years of age or older may receive membership privileges to American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. Authorized users of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard credit card are not entitled to Admirals Club membership privileges.
To access an Admirals Club lounge, the primary cardmember must present: (i) his or her (a) AAdvantage number, or (b) active and valid Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard; (ii) his or her current government-issued I.D.; and (iii) any additional required documentation. Either immediate family members (spouse or domestic partner and children under eighteen (18) years of age) or up to two (2) guests traveling with the primary cardmember may be admitted for free as guests when accompanied by the primary cardmember. All persons must be of valid drinking age, based on applicable law, to consume alcohol...
2. Admirals Club Membership
Only primary Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard cardmembers who are eighteen (18) years of age or older may receive membership privileges to American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. Authorized users of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard credit card are not entitled to Admirals Club membership privileges.
To access an Admirals Club lounge, the primary cardmember must present: (i) his or her (a) AAdvantage number, or (b) active and valid Citi / AAdvantage Executive World EliteTM MasterCard; (ii) his or her current government-issued I.D.; and (iii) any additional required documentation. Either immediate family members (spouse or domestic partner and children under eighteen (18) years of age) or up to two (2) guests traveling with the primary cardmember may be admitted for free as guests when accompanied by the primary cardmember. All persons must be of valid drinking age, based on applicable law, to consume alcohol...
Dec 29, 2015, 4:39 pm
#1289
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Having learnt from this thread about the new Citi card offer and my membership is about to expire, I went ahead applying for a new card with myself being the primary card holder and my wife the additional holder. The cards arrive today but only one card (mine) has the Admirals club logo at the back, my wife's does not have one.
Have I applied for the wrong card, or the literature on the AA Website being out-of-date?
BTW, it's a Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard if that would make a difference.
Have I applied for the wrong card, or the literature on the AA Website being out-of-date?
BTW, it's a Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard if that would make a difference.
Dec 29, 2015, 8:52 pm
#1290
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 273
Are there any pointers to the updated T&C's that anyone care to post?