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)
Jul 25, 2022, 6:46 am
#331
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: New England
Programs: UA 1P, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,502
For what it’s worth — BA lounge now has hot food back (it didn’t in May), though it seems to have traded Piper for Chandon sparkling.
Was not given any grief when presenting an inbound AA international Biz / EXP boarding pass. (I was even armed with the OW page to outline why I should be granted access
)
Was not given any grief when presenting an inbound AA international Biz / EXP boarding pass. (I was even armed with the OW page to outline why I should be granted access
)
Jul 25, 2022, 7:00 am
#332
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA 1MM CK, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador (RIP SPG), BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,173
Yeah I got into a somewhat lengthy discussion a few months ago when trying to enter using my AT sapphire status. I was eventually let in as an exception, but it was a pain. That’s why I was shocked yesterday when I received no pushback from the same person who was on a mission to deny me entry in May. Definitely beat posting up at the B/C club or the Centurion lounge as I’m sure both of them were packed.
Jul 30, 2022, 12:18 pm
#333
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
Back in 2015, I once tried to enter during the QR hours on a domestic AA flight with sapphire from CX. I was denied. I wrote to QR and got an apology, but they didn't clarify if I am entitled to access.
Can IAG really do that? It is still a BA lounge, just contracted by EI.
Can IAG really do that? It is still a BA lounge, just contracted by EI.
Aug 1, 2022, 11:58 am
#334
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DFW - North Texas
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Marriot Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum/2022 Titanium
Posts: 960
As a note: This summer I have watched more than one lady remove her sandals and walk barefoot on that B/C carpet. I just scream inside to myself... WHY?!!!
Aug 31, 2022, 4:53 pm
#335
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,204
Just got the most ridiculous reason to be denied entry into the British Airways lounge.
“On Wednesday’s it’s only for Aer Lingus”
Sure Jan. Luckily centurion is dead. B/C lounge is dreadful USAir 1996 time warp.
“On Wednesday’s it’s only for Aer Lingus”
Sure Jan. Luckily centurion is dead. B/C lounge is dreadful USAir 1996 time warp.
Aug 31, 2022, 5:59 pm
#336
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,485
For all 16 J pax EI would have on their A321LR assuming they sold out the cabin.
If you go onto the OW site its listed there as accessible, I'd be kicking up an almighty fuss and escalating appropriately if they didn't politely welcome me.
If you go onto the OW site its listed there as accessible, I'd be kicking up an almighty fuss and escalating appropriately if they didn't politely welcome me.
Sep 1, 2022, 8:04 am
#337
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,204
yeah there were maybe 10 people in the lounge. The people working there are ridiculous. I just didn’t feel like making a point of it as my evening was going nicely otherwise.
Sep 1, 2022, 8:25 am
#338
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Sep 1, 2022, 10:37 am
#339
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: San Juan, PR
Programs: UA-*G, AA-Exec P, IHG-Gold, Bonvoy-Ambassador
Posts: 103
I was in PHL on 8/29. "I'm sorry the showers are out of operation due to some pipe issues until Thursday or Friday..." Ended up at the Minut Suites...
I really try to avoid PHL at almost all costs... The entire experience is a downer...
I really try to avoid PHL at almost all costs... The entire experience is a downer...
Sep 1, 2022, 10:45 am
#340
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,268
and yes, it actively avoid PHL too. Like old LGA and EWR, they're worse than the airport in Sana'a...
Sep 1, 2022, 10:48 am
#341
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: San Juan, PR
Programs: UA-*G, AA-Exec P, IHG-Gold, Bonvoy-Ambassador
Posts: 103
Yep... I tried the Centurion, too. No showers, either. If you are a Priority Club member, the Minut Suites will give you one hour in their sleeping room for Free
Sep 1, 2022, 12:38 pm
#343
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, AA ExecPlat, Amtrak Select Exec, former WN apologist
Posts: 1,429
Sep 2, 2022, 9:43 pm
#344
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA 1MM CK, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador (RIP SPG), BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,173
Not a fan of the taste and left the glass after a couple of sips. I’ll be passing through PHL next week, but in the early hours / the F gates so I won’t be able to scope out if this has changed.
Sep 4, 2022, 2:30 am
#345
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913