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oneworld and American Airlines Lounge Access Based on oneworld Status
Relax in more premium lounges around the world
If your oneworld® frequent flyer tier status is Emerald or Sapphire, or you are traveling in a First or Business Class cabin on any oneworld member airline, you can access more than 600 airport lounges throughout the world.
This means you can relax or catch up with work in comfort and style before departure, regardless of which oneworld member airline you choose to fly with.
To be eligible, you must be departing on a flight that is both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline.
oneworld lounge access for frequent flyers by tier status
Enjoy exclusive access to premium airport lounges around the world with oneworld Emerald or Sapphire frequent flyer tier status. Members of oneworld airline frequent flyer programmes with the equivalent of oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier status can use lounges offered by oneworld airlines when departing on any flight marketed and operated by any oneworld member airline, regardless of cabin class being flown (exceptions are noted below).
The following exceptions apply:
If your oneworld® frequent flyer tier status is Emerald or Sapphire, or you are traveling in a First or Business Class cabin on any oneworld member airline, you can access more than 600 airport lounges throughout the world.
This means you can relax or catch up with work in comfort and style before departure, regardless of which oneworld member airline you choose to fly with.
To be eligible, you must be departing on a flight that is both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline.
- Some lounges may get busy at peak times, and access to them may be restricted as a result.
- Lounges operated by third parties are identified in the lounge finder tool (above). Access to these lounges is restricted to eligible customers when travelling on specific oneworld airlines as shown in the lounge finder tool.
- Arrivals lounges are excluded.
- Spa and Pre-Flight Dining facilities are excluded.
- British Airways Concorde lounges are excluded.
- Other exceptions may apply (see below).
oneworld lounge access for frequent flyers by tier status
Enjoy exclusive access to premium airport lounges around the world with oneworld Emerald or Sapphire frequent flyer tier status. Members of oneworld airline frequent flyer programmes with the equivalent of oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier status can use lounges offered by oneworld airlines when departing on any flight marketed and operated by any oneworld member airline, regardless of cabin class being flown (exceptions are noted below).
- Emerald tier frequent flyers can use First Class, Business Class or frequent flyer lounges.
- Sapphire tier frequent flyers are welcome in Business Class* or frequent flyer lounges. (*does not include Qantas Domestic Business Lounges)
- Emerald and Sapphire members may invite one guest to join them in the lounge. The guest must also be travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld carrier.
- You must be prepared to show your boarding pass and frequent flyer membership card, with oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier status, to access a lounge.
The following exceptions apply:
- First and Business Class customers who do not hold Emerald or Sapphire tier status are not eligible to access American Airlines or US Airways lounges when travelling on solely domestic flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico [except Mexico City], the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean; customers travelling in First or Business class on U.S. transcontinental flights between JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO and MIA-LAX (and vice-versa) are eligible for lounge access.
- Guests are not permitted at Qatar Airways Al Safwa and Al Mourjan lounges at Hamad International Airport in Doha or Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4.
oneworld and AA Lounge Access Based on oneworld Status
Aug 5, 2014, 1:53 am
#16
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How about if I am traveling on domestically on QF? I'm not sure if I'll be doing my Sydney portion right away or traveling to Brisbane or Melbourne right away. I will have had the international segment in business and am also a club member. Thanks again for the info, always appreciated.
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Aug 5, 2014, 1:51 pm
#17
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I was just looking to find out information on this... as I'm flying internationally with my family, how this works. I fly domestically alot with them, and AA's policy has always been family (immediate; spouse + kids under 18).
Internationally as a EXP, will I only be able to get in 1 guest with me? I guess its sort of mute at this point as my oldest child will become PLT due to a challenge next week, but this will be annoying if I have to trade off my kids in challenges every 3 years to keep all of us getting access to at least Business lounges.
Internationally as a EXP, will I only be able to get in 1 guest with me? I guess its sort of mute at this point as my oldest child will become PLT due to a challenge next week, but this will be annoying if I have to trade off my kids in challenges every 3 years to keep all of us getting access to at least Business lounges.
Aug 28, 2014, 2:16 am
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To be clear, A/C access is available due to being in business class as a "Transcontinental Premium Class" passenger (SFO/JFK), not for any other reason.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...s.jsp#transcon
Aug 28, 2014, 3:28 am
#21
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serfty is correct, AA Platinum status doesn't play into this at all. A non-status AAdvantage member would also get AC access on this itinerary, and even an EXP would not get Flagship Lounge access on this route when flying in business.
Sep 9, 2014, 12:00 pm
#22
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I searched this thread for "dublin" but nothing came up, and I've no clue whether I'll get access to the EI lounge or not.
I have found on a google search that I'd have access if I were on the ORD flight, last updated 2012, and on another page I found that AA launched the JFK route last year. What I can't seem to find is info about access from after 290 was launched. Anyone know?
I have found on a google search that I'd have access if I were on the ORD flight, last updated 2012, and on another page I found that AA launched the JFK route last year. What I can't seem to find is info about access from after 290 was launched. Anyone know?
Sep 9, 2014, 9:53 pm
#23
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My Experiences:
Enjoy the flagship lounge! Above and beyond better than the One World lounge. I spent a few hours there and had good food, easy access to beverages, and most of all - peace and quiet! The one world lounge is a mess! Packed with people! The reports on flyer talk are true. Just wanted to share.
Enjoy the flagship lounge! Above and beyond better than the One World lounge. I spent a few hours there and had good food, easy access to beverages, and most of all - peace and quiet! The one world lounge is a mess! Packed with people! The reports on flyer talk are true. Just wanted to share.
Nov 10, 2014, 12:27 pm
#24
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Can a US Airways Chairman's Preferred (OW Emerald) get access to Flagship Lounge when on a domestic itinerary?
Per AA.com, access includes:
oneworld Emerald customers** when departing on or connecting to any oneworld marketed and operated flight, regardless of cabin flown. Access is valid on a same day itinerary.
Exclusion:
**American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum/Emerald customers traveling on solely North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Does not explicitly excluded US members, or is this implicitly excluded now that US is technically part of AA - despite separate FFPs still?
Per AA.com, access includes:
oneworld Emerald customers** when departing on or connecting to any oneworld marketed and operated flight, regardless of cabin flown. Access is valid on a same day itinerary.
Exclusion:
**American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum/Emerald customers traveling on solely North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Does not explicitly excluded US members, or is this implicitly excluded now that US is technically part of AA - despite separate FFPs still?
Nov 10, 2014, 1:17 pm
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Can a US Airways Chairman's Preferred (OW Emerald) get access to Flagship Lounge when on a domestic itinerary?
Per AA.com, access includes:
...
Does not explicitly excluded US members, or is this implicitly excluded now that US is technically part of AA - despite separate FFPs still?
Per AA.com, access includes:
...
Does not explicitly excluded US members, or is this implicitly excluded now that US is technically part of AA - despite separate FFPs still?
These pages are more relevant to USair CP:
http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...b/default.html
In short, the answer is no!
Jan 7, 2015, 12:17 am
#26
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I am having a bit of a problem getting into the Flagship Lounge today and maybe someone can let me know if I am totally off base or if I am rightfully a little peeved.
I am traveling in an hour and a half on the 1:00 AM flight from LAX-DFW and then continuing on the same day on AA137 DFW-HKG. I know my EXP status entitles me to flagship lounge access the if I have a same day international departure on AA which I do. When I got to the check in desk at the Admirals club they happily gave me the key to get into the Flagship lounge. When I entered the woman who was check boarding passes very loudly said that "we have a problem" and that today doesn't end till 11:59PM (it's 11:00 PM at this point) so I am not allowed to enter. Shen then kicks my dad and I out. My main problem is that she did't really handle it in a very friendly way and that she was talking loud enough for half the lounge to hear. Secondly it seems kind of absurd that if I am on the last flight of the day I can't enter even though my ticket qualifies for entry.
Anyways there's my rant. Please let me know what you guys honestly think and let me know if I am crazy and should just be happy to wait till midnight and then access the FL for my last 30min in the lounge.
I am traveling in an hour and a half on the 1:00 AM flight from LAX-DFW and then continuing on the same day on AA137 DFW-HKG. I know my EXP status entitles me to flagship lounge access the if I have a same day international departure on AA which I do. When I got to the check in desk at the Admirals club they happily gave me the key to get into the Flagship lounge. When I entered the woman who was check boarding passes very loudly said that "we have a problem" and that today doesn't end till 11:59PM (it's 11:00 PM at this point) so I am not allowed to enter. Shen then kicks my dad and I out. My main problem is that she did't really handle it in a very friendly way and that she was talking loud enough for half the lounge to hear. Secondly it seems kind of absurd that if I am on the last flight of the day I can't enter even though my ticket qualifies for entry.
Anyways there's my rant. Please let me know what you guys honestly think and let me know if I am crazy and should just be happy to wait till midnight and then access the FL for my last 30min in the lounge.
Jan 7, 2015, 1:02 am
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Ostensibly, you would have access at 00:01 for the same day connection.
What time does the F/L close?
What time does the F/L close?
Last edited by serfty; Jan 7, 2015 at 1:14 am
Jan 7, 2015, 7:21 am
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I'm not sure if I've read it right, but do you have to pay for sandwiches and such in the AA lounges? Coming from Europe that's quite shocking!
I will be travelling throughout the US in May and I will have oneworld Emerald status (BA).
I will be travelling throughout the US in May and I will have oneworld Emerald status (BA).
Jan 7, 2015, 9:03 am
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The icing on the cake was when I mentioned to an agent very nicely that I thought it defied common sense to deny me entry. She piped right up and told me that she was in fact the agent that allowed me to stay in the normal part of the admirals club even though my flight was the next day and that I was "welcome for her kind gesture". I was kind of stunned so I just walked away and didn't say anything about the fact that I am an AC member and that she should probably look at my account before she makes those kind of remarks.
Overall not a great experience
Jan 7, 2015, 10:24 pm
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Food and drinks are free only in Flagship lounges (JFK, LAX and ORD). In regular Admirals Clubs you will get coupons for premium drinks but you will have to pay for food.
