Aug 18, 2014, 6:40 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Admirals and US Club changes, closures, consolidations etc. (Master Thread)
Please edit/add to this Wikipost with any done, confirmed, announced or pending Admirals Club changes
(not wishful, speculative or possible changes).
LOCATIONS, CLOSURES, CONSOLIDATIONS Etc.
All US Airways Clubs have been rebranded as Admirals Clubs.
Admirals Clubs are following US Airways Club tradition of serving soup.
AA- US "exchange" programs have been implemented at some Clubs so both AA and US Club users can be assisted by redeployed "AAngels" with computers (e.g. DFW Clubs now have US assistance counters and personnel).
ATL: Concourse T Admirals Club only staffed by AA personnel, no computer system installed to allow assisting US pax. (11/22/2014)
BUF: 2015, changed to November, BUF / Buffalo a Club to close.
DCA: US Airways Club in t-B rebadged as Admirals Club. Member dtremit says "To be clear, the small US club in the "B/C" pier (formerly a UA club) was closed and consolidated into the adjacent AC. The large US club on the "C" pier is still open."
DFW: Admirals Clubs now have "out stationed" US personnel for assistance.
GRU: Admirals Club closed for renovations beginning December 1, 2014 as construction of a new club in Terminal 3 begins. New AC is expected to open in 2015. AC Members may use the GRU Executive Club in T3 until the new AC opens.
LAX: US Airways Club closed. AS lounge in T6 (near US gates) now available for AC members, transcon premium cabin ticket holders on AA or US, and under oneworld access rules when flying US or AA.
PHL US Airways B/C Club rebadged, has AA Personnel available, at least weekday mornings until 10am (not sure about after this time frame). In A-East, Admirals Club opened, has US Personnel available.
RDU: US Airways Club closed.
SJU: The Admirals Club® lounge at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International (SJU) permanently closed 30 Dec 2015.
All US Airways Clubs have been rebranded as Admirals Clubs.
Admirals Clubs are following US Airways Club tradition of serving soup.
AA- US "exchange" programs have been implemented at some Clubs so both AA and US Club users can be assisted by redeployed "AAngels" with computers (e.g. DFW Clubs now have US assistance counters and personnel).
ATL: Concourse T Admirals Club only staffed by AA personnel, no computer system installed to allow assisting US pax. (11/22/2014)
BUF: 2015, changed to November, BUF / Buffalo a Club to close.
DCA: US Airways Club in t-B rebadged as Admirals Club. Member dtremit says "To be clear, the small US club in the "B/C" pier (formerly a UA club) was closed and consolidated into the adjacent AC. The large US club on the "C" pier is still open."
DFW: Admirals Clubs now have "out stationed" US personnel for assistance.
GRU: Admirals Club closed for renovations beginning December 1, 2014 as construction of a new club in Terminal 3 begins. New AC is expected to open in 2015. AC Members may use the GRU Executive Club in T3 until the new AC opens.
LAX: US Airways Club closed. AS lounge in T6 (near US gates) now available for AC members, transcon premium cabin ticket holders on AA or US, and under oneworld access rules when flying US or AA.
PHL US Airways B/C Club rebadged, has AA Personnel available, at least weekday mornings until 10am (not sure about after this time frame). In A-East, Admirals Club opened, has US Personnel available.
RDU: US Airways Club closed.
SJU: The Admirals Club® lounge at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International (SJU) permanently closed 30 Dec 2015.
Admirals Club changes, closure, consolidation, etc. (Master Thread)
Jul 25, 2014, 1:17 pm
#32
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Now that I've been to both, here are my thoughts.
AC Pros:
Better PM snacks
Nicer, more modern decor
Ability to buy food
Seemed to have more alcohol available
Restrooms aren't out in BFE
Power cords
Good view of tarmac
AC Cons:
Smaller than US club
No US flight info
Not having club card can make it harder to get in (harder to pull up DM info)
A bit noisy
US Club pros:
Larger
Quieter
Better AM snacks
Larger bar area
US Club cons:
Restrooms are out in BFE. Seriously, could they be any farther away?
Fewer power ports
No soup (but didn't really expect it either)
Crappy snacks in the PM
Bar looked bare
Overall, I'd say I liked the AC better. I'd probably hit the US club in the morning though due to a better breakfast.
I didn't find the shuttle between the two to be pain. We just missed one shuttle and waited no more than 5 minutes for the next one. Shuttles are convenient to both clubs.
I'd like to see a club come back to BWI when they merge operations there. Not having a club there sucks.
Just a little OT: At ONT, I asked if there was a club available. I knew there wasn't a US club, but hoped there might be an AC. TA just smiled and said, "Well, we have a nice club sandwich available at Carl's Jr." We got a nice little laugh out of that.
AC Pros:
Better PM snacks
Nicer, more modern decor
Ability to buy food
Seemed to have more alcohol available
Restrooms aren't out in BFE
Power cords
Good view of tarmac
AC Cons:
Smaller than US club
No US flight info
Not having club card can make it harder to get in (harder to pull up DM info)
A bit noisy
US Club pros:
Larger
Quieter
Better AM snacks
Larger bar area
US Club cons:
Restrooms are out in BFE. Seriously, could they be any farther away?
Fewer power ports
No soup (but didn't really expect it either)
Crappy snacks in the PM
Bar looked bare
Overall, I'd say I liked the AC better. I'd probably hit the US club in the morning though due to a better breakfast.
I didn't find the shuttle between the two to be pain. We just missed one shuttle and waited no more than 5 minutes for the next one. Shuttles are convenient to both clubs.
I'd like to see a club come back to BWI when they merge operations there. Not having a club there sucks.
Just a little OT: At ONT, I asked if there was a club available. I knew there wasn't a US club, but hoped there might be an AC. TA just smiled and said, "Well, we have a nice club sandwich available at Carl's Jr." We got a nice little laugh out of that.
Aug 15, 2014, 4:53 pm
#34
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC, BOS, ORD
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM
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Back on topic, never having been to the AC at DCA, does it share a wall or anything with the old United Club? Is there any way the spaces could be combined?
Aug 15, 2014, 7:39 pm
#35
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: ALB
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I could see it being done if the utilization of the club warrants it, but it would be a pretty involved renovation to make it happen. Having spent some time in the AC since they closed the US club there, it's tended to be pretty crowded and loud IMO. Some extra space would be welcome.
Aug 16, 2014, 4:21 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
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Fun fact, if you walk past the restrooms and around the corner to the right, there are a few very quiet, very private work carrels. Just past those is a back door to the "executive services lounge" which hosts government officials before they fly US. Rumor has it that when US tried to close the lounge during the second bankruptcy in 2004, Ted Kennedy (among other important, frequent users) insisted on it being kept open...
Back on topic, never having been to the AC at DCA, does it share a wall or anything with the old United Club? Is there any way the spaces could be combined?
Back on topic, never having been to the AC at DCA, does it share a wall or anything with the old United Club? Is there any way the spaces could be combined?
On the US restrooms - go to the left of the bar and walk along the windows to the terminal. No need to go out (BFE - I assume you mean Before Entry?).
My view - the US Restrooms are bigger and nicer than the small restrooms in the AC. The US one even has a private changing room if needed.
Also - I find the US club more private - more rooms. The AC is like a fish bowl looking into the terminal.
Aug 17, 2014, 4:13 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: WFBF
Posts: 963
I've now been in both (as of a couple weeks ago) the center-pier AC and the far-pier US Club (took a while since usually my DCA-MCI departs from the other pier and I'm too lazy to bus over for the AC). Didn't notice much of a difference, really; DCA isn't a place where you can do a ton of fancy lounge stuff. Seats, bar, monitors, restrooms, wifi, and that's about it. I guess maybe the seats and the booze are slightly more "premium", but I just didn't feel like I was in something noticeably special compared to the US lounge.
(though at least I got to visit it once and see for myself before my travel pattern changes and I start flying to BDL all the time instead of DCA)
(though at least I got to visit it once and see for myself before my travel pattern changes and I start flying to BDL all the time instead of DCA)
Aug 18, 2014, 11:05 am
#38
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The rental cost is too high to expand the AC. Costs could run another $1M per year.
On the US restrooms - go to the left of the bar and walk along the windows to the terminal. No need to go out (BFE - I assume you mean Before Entry?).
My view - the US Restrooms are bigger and nicer than the small restrooms in the AC. The US one even has a private changing room if needed.
Also - I find the US club more private - more rooms. The AC is like a fish bowl looking into the terminal.
On the US restrooms - go to the left of the bar and walk along the windows to the terminal. No need to go out (BFE - I assume you mean Before Entry?).
My view - the US Restrooms are bigger and nicer than the small restrooms in the AC. The US one even has a private changing room if needed.
Also - I find the US club more private - more rooms. The AC is like a fish bowl looking into the terminal.
Last edited by JDiver; Nov 23, 2014 at 12:16 pm
Aug 19, 2014, 10:00 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 2,085
I've noticed they've begun to recover some of the chairs in the C club. The new covering is either very cheap leather or pleather.
I'm actually a little disappointed that it looks like we're not getting new furniture like the PHL clubs, LGA, CLT, PHX, etc., but just new furniture covers.
I'm actually a little disappointed that it looks like we're not getting new furniture like the PHL clubs, LGA, CLT, PHX, etc., but just new furniture covers.
Aug 20, 2014, 9:41 am
#40
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3
Terminal 3 - Shower - Then Terminal 1
We are flying into LHR - Please advise as to best way to proceed. We are arriving at 9:00 a.m. A/A Terminal 3 - we would like to take a shower and proceed to Terminal 1 where we are meeting another couple at 12:00 to catch private car for Cruise in Southampton. We are Platinum A/A if that helps and will be flying Business class.
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for your help!
Aug 20, 2014, 10:03 am
#41
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We are flying into LHR - Please advise as to best way to proceed. We are arriving at 9:00 a.m. A/A Terminal 3 - we would like to take a shower and proceed to Terminal 1 where we are meeting another couple at 12:00 to catch private car for Cruise in Southampton. We are Platinum A/A if that helps and will be flying Business class.
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for your help!
If you're flying business class, then you'll be welcome to use the AA Arrivals Lounge in T-3. Here are details:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...arrivalslounge
Aug 20, 2014, 10:16 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3
Thanks for the welcome. Actually I had registered about 12 years ago and lost my information. Been "Lurking" since then and never needed to post! Love FlyerTalk!
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Last edited by RetiredPastorDonna; Aug 20, 2014 at 10:26 am
Aug 20, 2014, 11:39 am
#43
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Thanks for the welcome. Actually I had registered about 12 years ago and lost my information. Been "Lurking" since then and never needed to post! Love FlyerTalk!
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Having gone through T3 passport control weekly for about 4 months, the most this should take you is 45 minutes. If the priority passport control line is backed up (out to where they collect the priority cards), you'll be better off in the regular line (which they are obliged to clear in 45 minutes).
Once you exit baggage claim, follow the sign for "Airline Lounges (AA)" - it should be to the right after exiting baggage claim. Take the lift to the 2nd floor.
To get from T3 to T1 is a 10-15 minute walk depending on how much baggage you have / how quickly you're moving. Easiest way is to walk through the Heathrow Express station (sub-basement of T3) and follow the signs for T1.
Aug 20, 2014, 9:30 pm
#45
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Thanks for the welcome. Actually I had registered about 12 years ago and lost my information. Been "Lurking" since then and never needed to post! Love FlyerTalk!
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Thank you for your help. Do you think we will have time to clear Customs, find Admiral's Club, shower, and make it to terminal 1 by 12:00.
Breakfast, computers, showers and free pressing, and free to Business and First arriving AA and BA pax or Emeralds (iirc about USD $90 for others).
See this page for LHR intraterminal transit.
We will soon move this mini discussion to the proper forum (AAPre-Merger) and existing Help Desk thread about lounge access rules and questions.
Last edited by JDiver; Aug 20, 2014 at 9:37 pm