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)
May 25, 2016, 11:04 am
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May 25, 2016, 1:38 pm
#122
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Aug 24, 2016, 3:19 pm
#123
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Currently sitting in the BA lounge and am not really impressed. Compared to other BA lounges I find this substandard. Firstly, it is packed both in the galleries and First section. In the First section three lounge chairs are brocken and cannot be used (I doubt it happened today). Food is not very good too as the selection is incredibly limited. Also, there is no proper business center where you can set up your own computer and limited power outlets.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
Aug 24, 2016, 3:23 pm
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Currently sitting in the BA lounge and am not really impressed. Compared to other BA lounges I find this substandard. Firstly, it is packed both in the galleries and First section. In the First section three lounge chairs are brocken and cannot be used (I doubt it happened today). Food is not very good too as the selection is incredibly limited. Also, there is no proper business center where you can set up your own computer and limited power outlets.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
Aug 24, 2016, 3:51 pm
#125
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you are absolutely correct! Much bigger, feels much more spacious, and is pretty empty. There is indeed not such a selection of food but the veggie soup is very good and the salat bar is better too. It was the right choice to move.
Aug 24, 2016, 8:36 pm
#126
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Currently sitting in the BA lounge and am not really impressed. Compared to other BA lounges I find this substandard. Firstly, it is packed both in the galleries and First section. In the First section three lounge chairs are brocken and cannot be used (I doubt it happened today). Food is not very good too as the selection is incredibly limited. Also, there is no proper business center where you can set up your own computer and limited power outlets.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
Will try AA West now and hope I'll have a better experience as I have another hour to kill and would love to get some work done.
The fullness of the AA A-West Lounge is directly related to the times of the international departure Banks. The B-C-F lounges are another story.
Aug 24, 2016, 9:11 pm
#127
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Send an email to BA with your observations and IF THEY PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL REPLY, post an update. My reply prediction (except for the broken chairs) will be that BA has only 2 Daily flights into PHL and a more elaborate lounge is not cost effective.
The fullness of the AA A-West Lounge is directly related to the times of the international departure Banks. The B-C-F lounges are another story.
The fullness of the AA A-West Lounge is directly related to the times of the international departure Banks. The B-C-F lounges are another story.
The BA lounge is unlikely to expand, but they should do a bit better with the basic maintenance items mentioned.
Sep 6, 2016, 9:42 pm
#129
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If you are flying internationally and have One World status, I would try to get into the BA lounge in A. The food / drink is a lot better. (They sometimes claim they are full and only let BA passengers in.)
Sep 7, 2016, 5:58 am
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I'm flying internationally but only have Gold status. Will they let me in with One World Ruby? Unfortunately I'm C over and J back.
Sep 7, 2016, 8:52 am
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I used the west AC in Philly last week. Huge, expansive, nice views of the airfield.
Amenities seemed fine. All the snacks / food were well stocked, kept clean.
Seems like some but not all of the chairs had AC power ports.
I'm a lifetime AC member (holdover from US) & tried to use that at the BA club, but was denied (I have no status).
Amenities seemed fine. All the snacks / food were well stocked, kept clean.
Seems like some but not all of the chairs had AC power ports.
I'm a lifetime AC member (holdover from US) & tried to use that at the BA club, but was denied (I have no status).
Sep 8, 2016, 4:09 am
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Reports from Mom (who flew BA's sleeper service flight to LHR two weeks ago in F) say that the BA lounge is nothing special. She said she liked the A-West AC better from her experience travelling with me earlier in the year. Food at BA lounge was "nothing special but it is free".
Sep 10, 2016, 4:37 am
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AA Gold/oneworld Ruby doesn't get you anything, but an AA long haul flight in business class (including either C or J) gets you into AA of BA lounges (unless BA claims they're full).
Sep 12, 2016, 8:00 am
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Can't wait to see the new FL open in the A West club, essentially a re-opening of the old Envoy lounge there. For those who never got a chance to visit the Envoy lounge, it really was great. Self-serve bar and great food choices, essentially the same offerings as a FL, but was dedicated for int'l business service instead of Frist.
Nov 3, 2016, 8:47 am
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Random Question:
In a few weeks I am flying through PHL to Europe on a Business Class RT ticket. I am an EXP. I want to take a shower before my overnight flight from PHL to Europe but it appears PHL Admirals Club(s) doesn't have a shower. It also appears the British Club doesn't either. One of my legs in Europe is on BA though codeshared via my AA purchase FWIW.
Any recommendations for a shower at PHL?
In a few weeks I am flying through PHL to Europe on a Business Class RT ticket. I am an EXP. I want to take a shower before my overnight flight from PHL to Europe but it appears PHL Admirals Club(s) doesn't have a shower. It also appears the British Club doesn't either. One of my legs in Europe is on BA though codeshared via my AA purchase FWIW.
Any recommendations for a shower at PHL?