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)
Jun 27, 2019, 12:21 pm
#241
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PHL had an awesome Envoy lounge--on par if not better than the AA Flagship lounges (at least the 3 I've been to)--but that went away around the time of the merger. There weren't showers, but otherwise I'd say similar offerings.
Sep 16, 2019, 5:02 pm
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Top 3 Lounges at PHL?
I'm traveling to DBV soon and I was wondering what the best lounge is at PHL? I would like to have a little something to eat too. So I was wondering what the top THREE lounges in PHL. Because I do have a longer layover then usual. I am a AMEX Plat cardholder too if that lounge is any good.
P.S. Anyone know what terminal the PHL-DBV flight operates out of? Thanks.
P.S. Anyone know what terminal the PHL-DBV flight operates out of? Thanks.
Sep 16, 2019, 6:44 pm
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AMEX lounge is way too crowded and loud, I’d avoid; BA lounge usually will deny access if you are not flying BA (> 90% denial for me even though I’m a BA gold/emerald member and trying to access when flying AA operated flights); AA lounge is your best choice ... actually I do think the AA lounge is quite decent as it is still quite new.
Sep 16, 2019, 10:16 pm
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I'm traveling to DBV soon and I was wondering what the best lounge is at PHL? I would like to have a little something to eat too. So I was wondering what the top THREE lounges in PHL. Because I do have a longer layover then usual. I am a AMEX Plat cardholder too if that lounge is any good.
P.S. Anyone know what terminal the PHL-DBV flight operates out of? Thanks.
P.S. Anyone know what terminal the PHL-DBV flight operates out of? Thanks.
My advice is to eat in the terminal if you are looking for better food options and then find your way to a lounge.
Oct 1, 2019, 10:23 am
#246
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Sounds like the A-West AC has closed for upgrade. Received the email below for today’s flight.
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
- Terminal A East club (between gates A15 and A16)
- Terminal B/C club (between Terminals B and C)
- Terminal F (on level 2 above food court)
Last edited by Mr. BoH; Oct 1, 2019 at 11:10 am
Oct 3, 2019, 1:33 pm
#247
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Sounds like the A-West AC has closed for upgrade. Received the email below for today’s flight.
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
- Terminal A East club (between gates A15 and A16)
- Terminal B/C club (between Terminals B and C)
- Terminal F (on level 2 above food court)
Oct 3, 2019, 2:06 pm
#248
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Sounds like the A-West AC has closed for upgrade. Received the email below for today’s flight.
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
Temporary club closure
Philadelphia International (PHL) Terminal A
The A-West Admirals Club® lounge will be undergoing renovations to make room for a new Flagship Lounge.
During this time, please enjoy the clubs in:
- Terminal A East club (between gates A15 and A16)
- Terminal B/C club (between Terminals B and C)
- Terminal F (on level 2 above food court)
Are they really closing the large A-West club and cram everyone into A-East? That is going to be tight.
Oct 3, 2019, 2:25 pm
#249
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Yes, their messaging is wrong. A-West, at gates A15 and A16 is closed. The A-East club, below A6A is still open.
Reports have been that both A-East and B/C are standing-room only. I used Centurion on Monday evening, and it was its usual pre-TATL rush; still space to have a seat.
I don't recall which thread or blog, but have heard the target reopening is July 2020.
Reports have been that both A-East and B/C are standing-room only. I used Centurion on Monday evening, and it was its usual pre-TATL rush; still space to have a seat.
I don't recall which thread or blog, but have heard the target reopening is July 2020.
Oct 3, 2019, 2:34 pm
#250
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I was in B/C today, and it was only ~60% full. I did notice the “no day passes available” sign posted. I guess that will be up indefinitely.
I would expect B/C will be manageable, as it is fairly large, and a bit of a walk from A anyway. But it sounds like A-East will be a zoo for the next nine months.
I would expect B/C will be manageable, as it is fairly large, and a bit of a walk from A anyway. But it sounds like A-East will be a zoo for the next nine months.
Oct 18, 2019, 1:03 pm
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I really don't understand PHL.....most flights have no entertainment and no power, and even the AC's are severly lacking in power. I'm at the B/C PHL club right now and trying to find a spot to charge my laptop is like a scavenger hunt. I see the plug on the lamps but most people are completely hogging both the USB and laptop plugs.....then there are all these random chairs just sitting around with no charging possible whatsoever.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Oct 18, 2019, 2:32 pm
#252
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I really don't understand PHL.....most flights have no entertainment and no power, and even the AC's are severly lacking in power. I'm at the B/C PHL club right now and trying to find a spot to charge my laptop is like a scavenger hunt. I see the plug on the lamps but most people are completely hogging both the USB and laptop plugs.....then there are all these random chairs just sitting around with no charging possible whatsoever.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Oct 18, 2019, 4:26 pm
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I really don't understand PHL.....most flights have no entertainment and no power, and even the AC's are severly lacking in power. I'm at the B/C PHL club right now and trying to find a spot to charge my laptop is like a scavenger hunt. I see the plug on the lamps but most people are completely hogging both the USB and laptop plugs.....then there are all these random chairs just sitting around with no charging possible whatsoever.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Who designs a network in 2019 with poor pre-flight charging in a premium club I am paying for and no power on your flight? It's like intended torture to a traveler.
Oct 18, 2019, 9:56 pm
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Last edited by perseus11; Oct 18, 2019 at 10:50 pm