Worst Admirals Club lounge?
Dec 31, 2014, 6:36 pm
#31
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Was at the Admirals Club at CDG two times recently. Both times horrible! Not much selection in food, what was there was not edible. All of the food looked old and dried out. The First class lounge at LHR is usually very good. However, last two times no food out, but yogurt, trays were empty. One man wanted to order food for breakfast, but was told he was 5 min late. I thought there was going to be a fight. First Class at LAX is great and BA at LHR T5 is great!
Dec 31, 2014, 6:45 pm
#32
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I disagree completely on CDG. The food is actually quite good, better than it was at the old location a year ago.
At DFW, A is best (for the reason stated above) but D has the views.
The LGA comment above kills me because it leaves out the best aspect of the lounge, namely the best view I've ever seen from any lounge: the flightline in the foreground; then the runway itself with planes taking off or landing; and then the Manhattan skyline. Against a sunset, this is all truly spectacular. No one ever seems to notice any of this but me. As I said, this just kills me -- especially since everyone on on this forum has been to LGA!
At DFW, A is best (for the reason stated above) but D has the views.
The LGA comment above kills me because it leaves out the best aspect of the lounge, namely the best view I've ever seen from any lounge: the flightline in the foreground; then the runway itself with planes taking off or landing; and then the Manhattan skyline. Against a sunset, this is all truly spectacular. No one ever seems to notice any of this but me. As I said, this just kills me -- especially since everyone on on this forum has been to LGA!
Dec 31, 2014, 7:57 pm
#33
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Has no one mentioned EWR? Last I was there, they still had CRT's for flight status monitors. I believe that was a couple years ago now, though.
And really, anyone bashing ORD, particularly G (after remodel), is a lost cause.
And really, anyone bashing ORD, particularly G (after remodel), is a lost cause.
Dec 31, 2014, 8:00 pm
#34
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Dec 31, 2014, 8:15 pm
#35
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LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
SCL has some of the best, most proactive AAngels in the system! While the LAN lounges have better catering, I always spend the majority of my time at the AC simply because the AAngels are so awesome!
YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
MIA - love the E premium lounge when traveling internationally and/or out of E gates. The other clubs are fine, although I dislike the extensive green "under the sea" decor... The E lounge is much nicer with actual tarmac views and a bright, naturally-lit, airy feel.
LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
SCL has some of the best, most proactive AAngels in the system! While the LAN lounges have better catering, I always spend the majority of my time at the AC simply because the AAngels are so awesome!
YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
MIA - love the E premium lounge when traveling internationally and/or out of E gates. The other clubs are fine, although I dislike the extensive green "under the sea" decor... The E lounge is much nicer with actual tarmac views and a bright, naturally-lit, airy feel.
Dec 31, 2014, 8:19 pm
#36
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LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
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YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
Dec 31, 2014, 8:20 pm
#37
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About ORD, I think both clubs are fine, though of course the FL is the best option for everything except views and showers. Agnes is amazing! (She usually works at G.)
DFW--D for views and convenience to international flights. For everything else, A! C is the runner-up. Haven't been to B recently.
LAX is fine, though the FL is much preferable to the AC.
LHR--don't even bother, except for the front desk for ticketing/seat issues. Head right over to the BA Flounge.
JFK--both clubs are fine, though the FL is far superior. The new quiet seating area in the C club makes this club somewhat more attractive, although the views are not as good.
About ORD, I think both clubs are fine, though of course the FL is the best option for everything except views and showers. Agnes is amazing! (She usually works at G.)
DFW--D for views and convenience to international flights. For everything else, A! C is the runner-up. Haven't been to B recently.
LAX is fine, though the FL is much preferable to the AC.
LHR--don't even bother, except for the front desk for ticketing/seat issues. Head right over to the BA Flounge.
JFK--both clubs are fine, though the FL is far superior. The new quiet seating area in the C club makes this club somewhat more attractive, although the views are not as good.
Dec 31, 2014, 8:51 pm
#38
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Dec 31, 2014, 9:09 pm
#39
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PIT - can't remember why I was there last year, but the bar tender cut my partner and I off after 2 glasses of those "swish cups" of wine. gross
Dec 31, 2014, 9:34 pm
#40
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ATL is an absolute joke. Extremely small, limited hours, indifferent to rude staff, and the very-limited natural light comes from a few tiny windows up high. There aren't any normal windows even facing out. I sincerely hope they'll give this one to UA (as well as the T gates) and move everything to D, where they can take over the former Presidents Club. Then they could move all of the ticket counters back to the former US area. Hey, a guy can dream. (Yes, I know many would bemoan losing the T gates, but I don't have the impression that many ATL residents actually fly AA regularly anyway; locals are far more likely to fly US.)
Jan 1, 2015, 1:15 am
#43
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Ralph the Fabulous AAngel gentleman
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LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
SCL has some of the best, most proactive AAngels in the system! While the LAN lounges have better catering, I always spend the majority of my time at the AC simply because the AAngels are so awesome!
YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
MIA - love the E premium lounge when traveling internationally and/or out of E gates. The other clubs are fine, although I dislike the extensive green "under the sea" decor... The E lounge is much nicer with actual tarmac views and a bright, naturally-lit, airy feel.
LGA has gotten much better, but it is hard to disguise the fact that you are still at LGA when you go back downstairs.
SCL has some of the best, most proactive AAngels in the system! While the LAN lounges have better catering, I always spend the majority of my time at the AC simply because the AAngels are so awesome!
YYZ--I agree, except that Ralph is wonderful! (I hope he still works there--it has been a few years since my last trip to YYZ.)
MIA - love the E premium lounge when traveling internationally and/or out of E gates. The other clubs are fine, although I dislike the extensive green "under the sea" decor... The E lounge is much nicer with actual tarmac views and a bright, naturally-lit, airy feel.
Jan 1, 2015, 6:02 am
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