Nov 12, 2014, 6:33 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge (nee Board Room) Access for Admirals Club Members
Below is a quick amalgamation of the new rules. NOTE: The LAX Alaska Lounge has different criteria than those in ANC, PDX and SEA. So does the SFO Alaska Lounge, which isn’t included under this agreement.
Anchorage, U.S. (ANC) Alaska Lounge1
Los Angeles, U.S. (LAX) Alaska Lounge1
Portland, U.S. (PDX) Alaska Lounge1
San Diego, U.S. (SAN) AirSpace Lounge 2
Seattle, U.S. (SEA) Alaska Lounge – Concourse C1
Alaska Lounge – North Satellite1
Alaska Lounge – Concourse D1
1Must present your membership card and boarding pass at lounge check-in counter for same-day departure on an American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Virgin America marketed and operated flight (flight sold with American / Alaska / Virgin America flight number and flown on American /Alaska / Virgin America aircraft).
2Must present your membership card at lounge check-in counter.
LAX (T6 mezzanine level):
Admirals Club members must present a valid membership card and ticket/boarding pass for same day travel on AA or AS operated/marketed flights (2 guests or immediate family permitted). (Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® is a valid membership card for the primary cardholder, not authorized users.)
Customers traveling in premium cabin on international long-haul* or transcontinental flights** must present their ticket/boarding pass on the same day or before 6:00 a.m. the following day on AA or AS operated/marketed flights. (First class – 1 guest permitted) In addition:
oneworld Emerald or Sapphire customers (traveling on AA only) must present proof of status (1 guest permitted).
*International long-haul flights include AA international flights, except for flights between U.S and the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada or Mexico (except Mexico City)
**Transcon flights include AA non-stop flights from LAX to JFK and from LAX to MIA.
As clarified by madcard, from AA website
Only Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® primary credit 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® who is eighteen (18) years of age or older will receive access privileges to American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. Full Admirals Club® membership privileges do not apply to a credit card 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. Membership also includes special pricing on conference rooms and other special offers that are available exclusively to Admirals Club® members. Neither membership nor the credit card authorized user access benefit provides access privileges to the Arrivals Lounge, International First Class Lounges, or Flagship® Lounge facilities, including Flagship® First Dining. Additionally, the credit card authorized user access benefit does not provide: (i) access privileges to other airline lounges or clubs with which American Airlines may have reciprocal lounge or club access privileges; or (ii) special pricing on conference rooms or other special offers. To locate a current list of Admirals Club® lounges please visit aa.com/admiralsclub
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Only Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® primary credit 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® who is eighteen (18) years of age or older will receive access privileges to American Airlines Admirals Club® lounges. Full Admirals Club® membership privileges do not apply to a credit card 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. Membership also includes special pricing on conference rooms and other special offers that are available exclusively to Admirals Club® members. Neither membership nor the credit card authorized user access benefit provides access privileges to the Arrivals Lounge, International First Class Lounges, or Flagship® Lounge facilities, including Flagship® First Dining. Additionally, the credit card authorized user access benefit does not provide: (i) access privileges to other airline lounges or clubs with which American Airlines may have reciprocal lounge or club access privileges; or (ii) special pricing on conference rooms or other special offers. To locate a current list of Admirals Club® lounges please visit aa.com/admiralsclub
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oneworld Emerald or Sapphire customers (traveling on AA only) must present proof of status (1 guest permitted).
*International long-haul flights include AA international flights, except for flights between U.S and the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada or Mexico (except Mexico City)
**Transcon flights include AA non-stop flights from LAX to JFK and from LAX to MIA.
Must present Admirals Club membership card, including Citi Executive card and boarding pass for same day travel on AS or AA marketed and operated flight*.
*Flight sold with AA or AS flight number and flown on AA or AS aircraft.
*Flight sold with AA or AS flight number and flown on AA or AS aircraft.
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NB: This thread is based on the current access privileges. The previous regime is discussed in the archived thread here:
ANC / LAX / PDX / SEA AS Alaska Board Room access for Admirals Club Members (archive)
Guide to Alaska Lounge Access for Admirals Club Members
Nov 17, 2014, 8:28 am
#31
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Jan 4, 2015, 7:05 am
#32
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Was just denied entry with Qantas GOLD (OWS) travelling on AA in First from SEA, so I guess the answer is no. This is after AA told me yes, then no unless it was international, then no. Sigh.
Last edited by grant32; Jan 4, 2015 at 7:15 am
Jan 4, 2015, 7:26 am
#33
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LAX Board Room policy (per wiki)
As neither instance immediately above complies with the new policy, the answer is "no".
Admirals Club members must present a valid membership card or (30 day membership receipt) and ticket/boarding pass for same day travel on AA, US or AS operated/marketed flights. (2 guests or immediate family permitted)
Customers traveling in premium cabin on international long-haul* or transcontinental flights** must present their ticket/boarding pass on the same day or before 6:00 a.m. the following day on AA, US or AS operated/marketed flights. (First class – 1 guest permitted) In addition:
oneworld Emerald or Sapphire customers must present proof of status (1 guest permitted).
*International long-haul flights include AA/US international flights of 5 hours or greater, except for flights between U.S and the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada or Mexico (except Mexico City)
**Transcon flights include AA non-stop flights from LAX to JFK and from LAX to MIA.
Customers traveling in premium cabin on international long-haul* or transcontinental flights** must present their ticket/boarding pass on the same day or before 6:00 a.m. the following day on AA, US or AS operated/marketed flights. (First class – 1 guest permitted) In addition:
oneworld Emerald or Sapphire customers must present proof of status (1 guest permitted).
*International long-haul flights include AA/US international flights of 5 hours or greater, except for flights between U.S and the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada or Mexico (except Mexico City)
**Transcon flights include AA non-stop flights from LAX to JFK and from LAX to MIA.
Jan 13, 2015, 3:51 pm
#34
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I have an upcoming AS flight out of SEA with my partner. Can anyone confirm based on direct experience that Citi Executive cardholders can enter the Alaska Board Room in SEA, and bring a guest in, when traveling on AA, US, or AS?
I've found a number of blog posts about this, and both those as well as various posts in this thread seem to think this is probably the case but I can't find direct evidence of someone actually doing it. The only reason I have any doubt is because, although the Citi Executive card effectively grants AC membership, there have been certain cases where it hasn't granted full partner privileges.
I've found a number of blog posts about this, and both those as well as various posts in this thread seem to think this is probably the case but I can't find direct evidence of someone actually doing it. The only reason I have any doubt is because, although the Citi Executive card effectively grants AC membership, there have been certain cases where it hasn't granted full partner privileges.
Jan 13, 2015, 4:21 pm
#35
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I have an upcoming AS flight out of SEA with my partner. Can anyone confirm based on direct experience that Citi Executive cardholders can enter the Alaska Board Room in SEA, and bring a guest in, when traveling on AA, US, or AS?
I've found a number of blog posts about this, and both those as well as various posts in this thread seem to think this is probably the case but I can't find direct evidence of someone actually doing it. The only reason I have any doubt is because, although the Citi Executive card effectively grants AC membership, there have been certain cases where it hasn't granted full partner privileges.
I've found a number of blog posts about this, and both those as well as various posts in this thread seem to think this is probably the case but I can't find direct evidence of someone actually doing it. The only reason I have any doubt is because, although the Citi Executive card effectively grants AC membership, there have been certain cases where it hasn't granted full partner privileges.
You are a member of the Admirals Club. You have access as any member, including to all Board Room locations, with two guests or direct family members.
Jan 13, 2015, 5:52 pm
#36
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I have had no problem using my CK card (has a admirals club membership) and my AA Exec card to get in with a ASA BP. Between this and Amex Plat while on Delta, saves a ton in club memberships 
Jan 13, 2015, 5:54 pm
#37
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There are no cases where it doesn't grant full partner privileges and if you experience that, you should report it to Citi.
You are a member of the Admirals Club. You have access as any member, including to all Board Room locations, with two guests or direct family members.
You are a member of the Admirals Club. You have access as any member, including to all Board Room locations, with two guests or direct family members.
Apr 19, 2015, 10:25 pm
#38
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SEATAC Lounge. (SEA AS Board Room and AA elite access)
So don't fly AA that often but OW Emerald and flying first SEA-MIA and onwards to GRU in J and apparently no entry into the Alaska lounge at SEATAC --. Seriously, now I remember why I don't fly AA - lets hope the rest of the journey gets better but I'm not hopeful
Apr 19, 2015, 11:06 pm
#40
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Apr 19, 2015, 11:21 pm
#41
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That is pretty typical not just for AA but for lots of airlines, in my experience. Contract lounges will provide access to customers flying in international business class, but not for passengers trying to gain entry based on elite status.
Apr 20, 2015, 12:07 am
#42
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Maybe I should have tried to make the point that I am flying to GRU through MIA in J and they would have let me in NOT 😃
Apr 20, 2015, 12:52 am
#43
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The interairline lounge agreement between AA and AS can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html. AS has no reciprocal lounge access agreement with oneworld.
BA is a oneworld airline; the SEA BA Terraces / First Lounge:
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
BA is a oneworld airline; the SEA BA Terraces / First Lounge:
British Airways Terraces Lounge / First Lounge
Location details: South Satelite above Gate S10
Opening hours: Daily: 15:00-until last departure
Notes: Access to First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class.
Location details: South Satelite above Gate S10
Opening hours: Daily: 15:00-until last departure
Notes: Access to First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class.
Last edited by JDiver; Apr 20, 2015 at 10:24 am Reason: add oneworld lounge info
Apr 20, 2015, 7:39 am
#44
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I admit it's pretty weak that AA doesn't have any option for premium passengers in SEA. Perhaps this doesn't get included because in a reciprocal relationship Alaska would want access to Admiral's Club for their first class domestic passengers to match their own policy, which seems like a pretty big mismatch with how AA does things.