Feb 17, 2016, 5:05 pm
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ARCHIVE: New Flagship Lounge and Premium Lounge Coming to DFW Terminal D
Flagship Dining fully opened 3 Nov 2015 - hrs. 08:30 -
premium lounge still tba
Flagship Dining fully opened 3 Nov 2015 - hrs. 08:30 -
premium lounge still tba
The current thread is: DFW Flagship Dining (open Oct 2015)
NOTE: The previously designated smoking room in the Terminal D Admirals Club has been closed and refurbished as the interim Flagship Dining facility, 3 Nov 2015 specifically for dining (soft opening was 27 Oct). Wine, Champagne and beer are served; for other beverages, the Admirals Club bar will be used (chits are issued). (The Admirals Club itself will continue to serve as the lounge until the new premium lounge opens.)
From aa.com:
Flagship® Dining coming soon to DFW
Commencing November 3, select international passengers can enjoy exclusive access to Flagship® Dining, our premium dining experience inside our Terminal D Admirals Club® location at DFW.
Invited guests include passengers on eligible international itineraries (traveling to/from Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Mexico City*) who are either:
Commencing November 3, select international passengers can enjoy exclusive access to Flagship® Dining, our premium dining experience inside our Terminal D Admirals Club® location at DFW.
Invited guests include passengers on eligible international itineraries (traveling to/from Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Mexico City*) who are either:
- Traveling in First Class on American Airlines or oneworld® marketed and operated flights, or
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum or oneworld® Emerald members traveling in any cabin**
NOTES: Admission rules are standard Flagship Lounge rules (see above). Boarding passes will be stamped at the entrance desk to demonstrate admission qualification and/or invitation cards issued.
*For the purpose of Flagship Lounge access, eligible international cities include flights traveling to or from Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Mexico City (and South Pacific, e.g. AKL, SYD) only.
**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
Customers traveling on airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible for access.
*For the purpose of Flagship Lounge access, eligible international cities include flights traveling to or from Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Mexico City (and South Pacific, e.g. AKL, SYD) only.
**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
Customers traveling on airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible for access.
For discussion about the lack of a Flagship Lounge at DFW, see Why is there no Flagship Lounge / FL at DFW? (consolidated)
Background: The DFW international terminal was previously Terminal A. The A Admirals Club offered both an Arrivals Lounge and a Flagship Lounge. These were closed after 11 September 2001; when the decision to make terminal D the c new in terminal, AA chose to build an expanded Admirals Club and omit both Flagship and Arrivals lounges. There is an AMEX Centurion lounge, and there are The Lounge at DFW and several contract lounges serving several airlines' passengers.
At DFW-A, the old Flagship Lounge still exists and is used for an occasional function or NR passenger; the old Arrivals Lounge is still there, and though no longer in service it's showers -arguably the most spacious and luxurious in the AA system - and small gym remain for knowing passenger's or member's use. Look for these facilities on your immediate left (FL) and right (AL) as you exit the elevators on the second (Club) floor.
ARCHIVE: New Flagship Dining (Nov 2015) and Future Premium Lounge for DFW "D"
May 24, 2018, 1:26 pm
#526
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If by FLD you mean "Dining" the answer is that you yourself will not be admitted, let alone a guest. Your flight must have been both marketed and operated by AA. Here are the rules laid out in simplified form:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...rst-dining.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...rst-dining.jsp
CX has a deal with AA that allows CX F pax entry to FFD at JFK.
May 24, 2018, 1:54 pm
#527
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As stated by SFO777, Flagship Dining at JFK is open to you if you’re flying out on CX First by arrangement with Cathay. However, guests who do not meet entry criteria on their own will not be admitted to FSD.
Jun 25, 2018, 3:31 am
#528
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Flagship Dinning MIA no longer open for breakfast
Just arrived at MIA. Starting today May 25th, the Flagship Dinning will no longer be open for breakfast, only lucnh and dinner. This change is not on AA.com.
This is not a good news for MIA Flagshipp dinning. As most of the F seats on flights to deep South America are Non-ve I'm guessing that very few people actually use this loungue.
This is not a good news for MIA Flagshipp dinning. As most of the F seats on flights to deep South America are Non-ve I'm guessing that very few people actually use this loungue.
Jun 25, 2018, 7:10 am
#529
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That's odd. I would think they would close for lunch vs. breakfast, as the F seats are mostly all arriving in the morning and departing in the evening.
Jun 25, 2018, 7:12 am
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Jun 27, 2018, 1:12 am
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FF Dining access?
Traveling MIA>DFW domestic first on 772... connecting on to LHR in first on 773.
Does anyone know if I can access FF dining in Miami befor departing to my DFW international connection?
many thanks.
Does anyone know if I can access FF dining in Miami befor departing to my DFW international connection?
many thanks.
Jun 27, 2018, 5:52 pm
#532
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Jul 25, 2018, 8:53 am
#533
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Looking to confirm whether or not I'll have access to Flagship Dining at JFK given the following situation.
Flying LHR-JFK on AA in F. Connecting to JFK-BOS on AA in J. It's my understanding I'd have access under these conditions, correct?
Shame flying AA F doesn't grant CCR access at LHR, though.
Flying LHR-JFK on AA in F. Connecting to JFK-BOS on AA in J. It's my understanding I'd have access under these conditions, correct?
Shame flying AA F doesn't grant CCR access at LHR, though.
Jul 25, 2018, 8:57 am
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Correct. You will have access to FFD.
Jul 25, 2018, 8:58 am
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Jul 26, 2018, 6:31 am
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Forgive me if this isn't the BEST place to ask, but I'm curious considering I haven't used transcon 3 class or flagship lounges in the past.
I'm flying BOS->JFK->LAX->LAS in F in October (including F on the three class cabin JFK->LAX). The JFK->LAX segment leaves at 5pm. I have several hours of layover in JFK and in LAX. Obviously, three meals in 8 hours is a bit much, but I'd like to experience the best of the product, as I rarely fly ex JFK or LAX. Would you recommend FFD in JFK + the cabin meal service, FFD in JFK + FFD in LAX, or skip FFD entirely in favor of the cabin service?
I'm flying BOS->JFK->LAX->LAS in F in October (including F on the three class cabin JFK->LAX). The JFK->LAX segment leaves at 5pm. I have several hours of layover in JFK and in LAX. Obviously, three meals in 8 hours is a bit much, but I'd like to experience the best of the product, as I rarely fly ex JFK or LAX. Would you recommend FFD in JFK + the cabin meal service, FFD in JFK + FFD in LAX, or skip FFD entirely in favor of the cabin service?
Jul 26, 2018, 6:59 am
#537
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Looking to confirm whether or not I'll have access to Flagship Dining at JFK given the following situation.
Flying LHR-JFK on AA in F. Connecting to JFK-BOS on AA in J. It's my understanding I'd have access under these conditions, correct?
Shame flying AA F doesn't grant CCR access at LHR, though.
Flying LHR-JFK on AA in F. Connecting to JFK-BOS on AA in J. It's my understanding I'd have access under these conditions, correct?
Shame flying AA F doesn't grant CCR access at LHR, though.
Correct as usual.
Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2018, 8:22 am
#538
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Does anyone know what time they switch over from breakfast to lunch at LAX Flagship Dining?
Jul 26, 2018, 9:08 am
#539
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Forgive me if this isn't the BEST place to ask, but I'm curious considering I haven't used transcon 3 class or flagship lounges in the past.
I'm flying BOS->JFK->LAX->LAS in F in October (including F on the three class cabin JFK->LAX). The JFK->LAX segment leaves at 5pm. I have several hours of layover in JFK and in LAX. Obviously, three meals in 8 hours is a bit much, but I'd like to experience the best of the product, as I rarely fly ex JFK or LAX. Would you recommend FFD in JFK + the cabin meal service, FFD in JFK + FFD in LAX, or skip FFD entirely in favor of the cabin service?
I'm flying BOS->JFK->LAX->LAS in F in October (including F on the three class cabin JFK->LAX). The JFK->LAX segment leaves at 5pm. I have several hours of layover in JFK and in LAX. Obviously, three meals in 8 hours is a bit much, but I'd like to experience the best of the product, as I rarely fly ex JFK or LAX. Would you recommend FFD in JFK + the cabin meal service, FFD in JFK + FFD in LAX, or skip FFD entirely in favor of the cabin service?
Jul 26, 2018, 10:41 am
#540
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I'll check out the CX lounge, though I've been to Pier F in HKG several times. As long as it's better than the CX lounges in CDG, HND, MNL and PEK (especially), I'll be happy.