Apr 3, 2015, 3:18 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
HOURS: Current hours for all PHL Admirals Clubs are posted on aa.com here.
Admirals Club, Terminal A East
LOCATION: After clearing security at the Terminal A-East checkpoint, continue straight ahead. The lounge is located on the right side.
AMENITIES:
Admirals Club, Terminal A West
LOCATION: Terminal A West, mezzanine level between Gates A15 and A16.
CLOSED September 2019 for conversion to Flagship Lounge
Admirals Club - Terminal B / C
LOCATION: Third floor between B and C terminals. Access via escalator at center of food court, or elevator on concourse B side
AMENITIES:
Admirals Club - Terminal F
LOCATION: Terminal F, level 2 over food court
AMENITIES:
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge and First Lounge (Restricted Access)
LOCATION: Terminal A West, past security, near Gate A14
HOURS: Daily 15:15 to 20:20
NOTE: Access to Galleries First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in intercontinental) First Class.
Galleries Club (Business) and First Lounges restricted to BA, QR and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald traveling qualifying oneworld flights. (See here for oneworld access criteria). Admirals Club members do not have access unless meeting above criteria.
Access to both lounges is often capacity managed prioritising those travelling on BA services to LHR and QR services to DOH. As the BA flights are premium heavy, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald passengers travelling on AA flights may be directed to the Admirals Club
Admirals Club, Terminal A East
LOCATION: After clearing security at the Terminal A-East checkpoint, continue straight ahead. The lounge is located on the right side.
AMENITIES:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet Access
Admirals Club, Terminal A West
LOCATION: Terminal A West, mezzanine level between Gates A15 and A16.
CLOSED September 2019 for conversion to Flagship Lounge
Admirals Club - Terminal B / C
LOCATION: Third floor between B and C terminals. Access via escalator at center of food court, or elevator on concourse B side
AMENITIES:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary light food, beverages and alcohol
- Food for Purchase
- Conference Room
Admirals Club - Terminal F
LOCATION: Terminal F, level 2 over food court
AMENITIES:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary light food, beverages and alcohol
- Food for Purchase
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge and First Lounge (Restricted Access)
LOCATION: Terminal A West, past security, near Gate A14
HOURS: Daily 15:15 to 20:20
NOTE: Access to Galleries First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in intercontinental) First Class.
Galleries Club (Business) and First Lounges restricted to BA, QR and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald traveling qualifying oneworld flights. (See here for oneworld access criteria). Admirals Club members do not have access unless meeting above criteria.
Access to both lounges is often capacity managed prioritising those travelling on BA services to LHR and QR services to DOH. As the BA flights are premium heavy, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald passengers travelling on AA flights may be directed to the Admirals Club
PHL / Philadelphia Admirals Clubs & Lounges (master thread)
Sep 27, 2018, 1:02 pm
#182
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,372
Sep 27, 2018, 6:55 pm
#183
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PIT
Posts: 759
Believe it or not (I sure do), I've been told by reliable sources, It's not AA's fault for the FS delays, it's the multi County construction Unions (A-West is located in Delaware County, the rest of the airport is located in Philadelphia). Supposedly, its taken the Airport all this time to resolve the politics of who does what. I posted about this previously.
Sep 27, 2018, 9:21 pm
#184
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,459
This is more a general AC question but we are flying through PHL. I was able to book J OMA -PHL-EDI but decided to use my wife’s last 30k + 30k of my miles (so 2 separate PNR’s) in coach for the return - AA is letting her sit next to me in the bulkhead for free. There is like a 6 hour layover - will we have a problem when we get to the AC? I checked with CS; they said she would have no problem because of my status - just checking with you guys.
Sep 29, 2018, 4:52 pm
#185
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
Programs: DL 2MM Gold, AA Plat Pro; Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium (via SPG), IHG Plat
Posts: 2,192
This is more a general AC question but we are flying through PHL. I was able to book J OMA -PHL-EDI but decided to use my wife’s last 30k + 30k of my miles (so 2 separate PNR’s) in coach for the return - AA is letting her sit next to me in the bulkhead for free. There is like a 6 hour layover - will we have a problem when we get to the AC? I checked with CS; they said she would have no problem because of my status - just checking with you guys.
What's your status?
Sep 30, 2018, 9:26 am
#186
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,927
Sep 30, 2018, 10:46 pm
#187
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,372
Believe it or not (I sure do), I've been told by reliable sources, It's not AA's fault for the FS delays, it's the multi County construction Unions (A-West is located in Delaware County, the rest of the airport is located in Philadelphia). Supposedly, its taken the Airport all this time to resolve the politics of who does what. I posted about this previously.
Nov 20, 2018, 12:51 pm
#188
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage EXP
Posts: 67
Bad news again. I talked to the AAngel on duty in the A West Admiral's Club this morning and it looks like the Flagship Lounge project has been delayed until March. Reason given is about financing. I was told that this conversion (BTW, half Flagship, half AC) will be very expensive because the club sits on top of the Immigration and Customs area, so all workers that will be working on the second floor (the AC is on the third) have to be vetted by the US government.
Nov 20, 2018, 2:00 pm
#189
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC, BOS, ORD
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM
Posts: 843
Bad news again. I talked to the AAngel on duty in the A West Admiral's Club this morning and it looks like the Flagship Lounge project has been delayed until March. Reason given is about financing. I was told that this conversion (BTW, half Flagship, half AC) will be very expensive because the club sits on top of the Immigration and Customs area, so all workers that will be working on the second floor (the AC is on the third) have to be vetted by the US government.
Mar 25, 2019, 11:28 am
#190
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,478
Hey folks, flying AA transatlantic ex PHL next week, hoping some of you can give me some advice.
I'm OW Sapphire & hold an Amex Platinum so I understand the following should in theory be open to me;
(1) Admirals Club(s)
(2) BA Lounge
(3) Centurion (3hrs prior to departure)
My flight is at 9pm, however I'm coming from DC. I'm considering heading mid morning and working from one of the lounges from approx 1pm to my flight time. I know that's a non runner with the new Centurion rules but I'm happy to pick one of the others until 6pm and then head into Centurion.
So I guess my questions are as follows;
(1) Do AA/BA enforce any entry rules similar to Amex? (Bearing in mind I'm an O&D flight, I'm not connecting)
(2) Which is the best lounge for working in?
Thanks!
I'm OW Sapphire & hold an Amex Platinum so I understand the following should in theory be open to me;
(1) Admirals Club(s)
(2) BA Lounge
(3) Centurion (3hrs prior to departure)
My flight is at 9pm, however I'm coming from DC. I'm considering heading mid morning and working from one of the lounges from approx 1pm to my flight time. I know that's a non runner with the new Centurion rules but I'm happy to pick one of the others until 6pm and then head into Centurion.
So I guess my questions are as follows;
(1) Do AA/BA enforce any entry rules similar to Amex? (Bearing in mind I'm an O&D flight, I'm not connecting)
(2) Which is the best lounge for working in?
Thanks!
Mar 26, 2019, 10:47 am
#191
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP / HH Diamond
Posts: 592
There is a thread about BA lounge access - if you are not flying on BA they will likely tell you to go to one of the Admirals Clubs instead. The lounge in A-West around gate A16 is the largest, and in my experience quietest, thought it will get busy as the international flight banks ramp up. The lounge in B/C I don't think I've noticed as loud, but I usually am not trying to get work done in it. There are carols for working off the main room. The Centurion lounge is above the BA lounge, and is usually quite busy in the evenings. I would consider that the nosiest lounge.
There two additional Admirals Clubs in A-East (under gate A6) and in the F terminal. Unless you are looking to tick off "visiting all lounges" it is not really worth using either. I don't believe AA enforces a time-before-departure rule for entry.
There two additional Admirals Clubs in A-East (under gate A6) and in the F terminal. Unless you are looking to tick off "visiting all lounges" it is not really worth using either. I don't believe AA enforces a time-before-departure rule for entry.
Apr 11, 2019, 10:09 pm
#193
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
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I realize it is too late for you, but I would say Centurion, followed by BA, with AA (all locations) a distant last. Although there are things about BA that are probably better than Centurion (pour own liquor, different snacks, not as crowded. Etc.)
Apr 24, 2019, 11:03 pm
#195
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT / 2MM
Posts: 2,113
The Wiki says the BA lounge opens at 3pm, and the OW website says 4:15pm ( https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=PHL ). Anyone know which is correct?
I'm AA PLT flying AA metal in Y, which means my wife and I *should* be entitled to use the BA lounge. If they try to turn me away and I politely insist, will they back down?
I'm AA PLT flying AA metal in Y, which means my wife and I *should* be entitled to use the BA lounge. If they try to turn me away and I politely insist, will they back down?