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Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining Changes, Renovations & Additions
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On 17 February 2016 American Airlines announced a number of additions and implied possible access changes. Link.
Link to aa.com page listing lounge updates. (DEACTIVATED)
NOTES:: Day Pass sales have been suspended at airports with Admirals Clubs under renovation.
Thirty day memberships ceased to be available 25 Jul 2016.
Read the newest posts for updated information.
Admirals Club, Flagship, Arrivals Lounges and Flagship First Dining
CLT Concourse B Club to be closed “soon” (As of June 2018) for renovation.. Link.
DFW Terminal D Club CLOSED for refurbishment, Dining closed, interim Premium passenger lounge open ~7 Apr 2018. New Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open (perhaps in 18-24 months?) See this thread.
DFW Terminal A Club OPEN again as of 7 April 2018.
DFW Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Dining CLOSED 7 Apr 2018.
DFW Terminal D interim Premium Lounge above D36 OPEN 7 Apr 2018. (NOTE: only open to eligible International Premium cabin passengers, not Admirals Club members.)
SEE DFW Admirals Club Terminal D 7 Apr 2018 Closure for Extensive Changes
Current Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining Lounges: Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) renewed.
London (LHR) and New York (JFK) Flagship Lounges recently renewed.
Flagship Lounge Additions, Club Renovations and Flagship Dining expansion and access changes:
During renovations and prior to new rules allowing longhaul international Business, EP, PPro and Plat passengers to access Flagship Lounges, some will temporarily be renamed "International First Class Lounge".
Closures (2015): Clubs were closed at Buffalo (BUF) and San Juan (SJU) in 2015.
Access changes from AA
However, thirty day memberships are no longer available as of 25 Jul 2016, and One Day Pass cost has increased to $59. Annual Club memberships increased in price in 2016.
Link to View from the Wing article
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Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining Changes, Renovations & Additions
Signed in members with 90 days / 90 posts can edit this Wikipost; print wiki content with
(lower right wiki corner)On 17 February 2016 American Airlines announced a number of additions and implied possible access changes. Link.
Link to aa.com page listing lounge updates. (DEACTIVATED)
NOTES:: Day Pass sales have been suspended at airports with Admirals Clubs under renovation.
Thirty day memberships ceased to be available 25 Jul 2016.
Read the newest posts for updated information.
Admirals Club, Flagship, Arrivals Lounges and Flagship First Dining
CLT Concourse B Club to be closed “soon” (As of June 2018) for renovation.. Link.
DFW Terminal D Club CLOSED for refurbishment, Dining closed, interim Premium passenger lounge open ~7 Apr 2018. New Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open (perhaps in 18-24 months?) See this thread.
DFW Terminal A Club OPEN again as of 7 April 2018.
DFW Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Dining CLOSED 7 Apr 2018.
DFW Terminal D interim Premium Lounge above D36 OPEN 7 Apr 2018. (NOTE: only open to eligible International Premium cabin passengers, not Admirals Club members.)
SEE DFW Admirals Club Terminal D 7 Apr 2018 Closure for Extensive Changes
Current Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining Lounges: Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) renewed.
London (LHR) and New York (JFK) Flagship Lounges recently renewed.
Flagship Lounge Additions, Club Renovations and Flagship Dining expansion and access changes:
During renovations and prior to new rules allowing longhaul international Business, EP, PPro and Plat passengers to access Flagship Lounges, some will temporarily be renamed "International First Class Lounge".
- Chicago (ORD): H6-K6 Renovations (Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining, Admirals Club) over
- Chicago (ORD): The new Admirals Club at Concourse L opened 27 Nov 2016.
- Dallas - FT. Worth (DFW): Terminal "D” Flagship Lounge / oneworld Airlines Premium Lounge, Flagship First Dining and Admirals Club to open ~2019 .
- Los Angeles (LAX): Renovation (Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining, Admirals Club) complete. T5 lounge open in old Delta Sky Club space.[/b]
- London (LHR): Arrivals Lounge recently renovated; reopened 3 Aug 2016 with enhanced breakfast, expanded hours and 29 shower suites.
- Miami (MIA): D30 Flagship Lounge renovation is finished (Club portionclosed?), D15 Renovation is finished, restrooms, children's room, business center all open; D30 new Flagship Lounge with 6 nice big showers, Arepa station, buffet and more is open ; Flagship Dining open.
- New York (JFK): B12 Club closed for renovation (temporary lounge open on mezzanine bridge or use C42 Club); Flagship First Dining opened 25 May 2017. First Class Lounge renovation completed 8 Dec 2016 and Flagship Lounge name restored.
- Philadelphia (PHL): New Flagship Lounge scheduled - A West Club Gates A15/A16.
- Rio de Janeiro (GIG) Renovation completed 4 Aug 2016.
Access changes from AA
- Flagship Lounge access AA: Starting in mid 2017, Flagship Lounge access is extended to customers booked in Business and First Class on A321T three class transcon, Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific and deep South American flights, as well as EXP/EMD, PPRO & PLAT/SAP on qualifying flights in any class of service.
See and discuss in Expanded Access to Flagship Lounge Coming "in Spring 2017"
- Flagship First Dining access: First Class customers on American’s 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive access to FlagshipSM Dining in 2017.
(This has put Flagship Dining into a category similar to the BA Concorde Room and a few other lounges - not oneworld lounges, restricted to long haul Flagship (three class) First passengers on AA marketed and operated flights only.)
- Admirals Club access: No announced or predicted access changes.
Link to View from the Wing article
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ARCHIVE: 2016-2017 Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge & Dining Changes, Renovations
Nov 16, 2017, 9:10 am
#871
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
FWIW, I asked Admirals Club Member Services the following:
"I know that Cathay Pacific has a special arrangement with AA to allow its First Class passengers traveling either to Vancouver or Hong Kong access to Flagship First Dining at JFK.
My question is...when traveling MIA-JFK/ORD-HKG in First Class on Cathay Pacific, would I have access to Flagship First Dining in MIAMI when it opens? Or is the arrangement with Cathay Pacific limited specifically to access at the JFK facility?"
The response from them was:
"Thank you for contacting Admirals Club Member Services. We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your inquiry.
You would have access to the Flagship lounge, but not the Flagship First Dining.
Best regards,
XXXX
Admirals Club Member Services"
"I know that Cathay Pacific has a special arrangement with AA to allow its First Class passengers traveling either to Vancouver or Hong Kong access to Flagship First Dining at JFK.
My question is...when traveling MIA-JFK/ORD-HKG in First Class on Cathay Pacific, would I have access to Flagship First Dining in MIAMI when it opens? Or is the arrangement with Cathay Pacific limited specifically to access at the JFK facility?"
The response from them was:
"Thank you for contacting Admirals Club Member Services. We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your inquiry.
You would have access to the Flagship lounge, but not the Flagship First Dining.
Best regards,
XXXX
Admirals Club Member Services"
Nov 16, 2017, 12:04 pm
#872
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 2,085
Really? That seems illogical to me. To the OP: make sure that you try to book your connections through JFK, then, as ORD does not have the dining option (which I guess makes sense as the only remaining flights with F class out of ORD are the occasional flights to LHR depending on the time of year).
Nov 16, 2017, 1:42 pm
#873
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,372
Really? That seems illogical to me. To the OP: make sure that you try to book your connections through JFK, then, as ORD does not have the dining option (which I guess makes sense as the only remaining flights with F class out of ORD are the occasional flights to LHR depending on the time of year).
Cathay Pacific does not fly to MIA, so it makes perfect sense that passengers connecting at JFK or ORD to HKG would only have access at MIA to the Flagship Lounge per the OneWorld rules.
Also, the other reason to connect at JFK instead of ORD is that at JFK AA ant CX both operate out of Terminal 8. At ORD, you'll have to take the train from T3 to T5 and re-clear security. And while you wait, you'll have to do so in the largely mediocre lounges at ORD T5.
Nov 16, 2017, 3:46 pm
#874
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
Really? That seems illogical to me. To the OP: make sure that you try to book your connections through JFK, then, as ORD does not have the dining option (which I guess makes sense as the only remaining flights with F class out of ORD are the occasional flights to LHR depending on the time of year).
Nov 17, 2017, 11:14 am
#875
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA
Posts: 1,074
[QUOTE=DMPHL;29068536]
Also, the other reason to connect at JFK instead of ORD is that at JFK AA ant CX both operate out of Terminal 8. At ORD, you'll have to take the train from T3 to T5 and re-clear security. And while you wait, you'll have to do so in the largely mediocre lounges at ORD T5.[/QUOTE
I believe there is an airside shuttle that now runs from T3 to T5 that is inclusive of all OW airlines.
Also, the other reason to connect at JFK instead of ORD is that at JFK AA ant CX both operate out of Terminal 8. At ORD, you'll have to take the train from T3 to T5 and re-clear security. And while you wait, you'll have to do so in the largely mediocre lounges at ORD T5.[/QUOTE
I believe there is an airside shuttle that now runs from T3 to T5 that is inclusive of all OW airlines.
Nov 17, 2017, 11:55 am
#876
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
[QUOTE=trvlr70;29071735]
Yes. Bus runs 10:30am until 8pm.
Also, the other reason to connect at JFK instead of ORD is that at JFK AA ant CX both operate out of Terminal 8. At ORD, you'll have to take the train from T3 to T5 and re-clear security. And while you wait, you'll have to do so in the largely mediocre lounges at ORD T5.[/QUOTE
I believe there is an airside shuttle that now runs from T3 to T5 that is inclusive of all OW airlines.
I believe there is an airside shuttle that now runs from T3 to T5 that is inclusive of all OW airlines.
Nov 17, 2017, 8:55 pm
#877
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chicago O'Hare
Programs: AA EXP, LT PLT 2.6MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 678
Just passed LAX T4. Construction cover is down revealing the standard AC/FL sign outside with all the trimmings. You can see the check-in desks inside. They can't be more than a day or two away from opening. Very good news...this T5 club could use a remodel of its own!
Nov 18, 2017, 9:17 am
#878
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,416
At ORD, take the T3 to T5 bus. Really easy. But, boy the T5 lounges suck.
Nov 19, 2017, 12:06 am
#879
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
I do not do much domestic flying, and I have never connected through MIA.
My gf and I are flying through MIA next week to Aruba.
I know my EXP status doesn’t get Lounge access but I do have two free admittance coupons to the AC.
I’m wondering if there is an AC @ MIA that offers full breakfast? The only AA Lounge I’ve ever been in is the First Class Lounge @ LHR T3.
Am am I confusing lounges with AC’s?
Or, is our best option grabbing some free food at Corona Beach House with my Priority Pass membership?
My gf and I are flying through MIA next week to Aruba.
I know my EXP status doesn’t get Lounge access but I do have two free admittance coupons to the AC.
I’m wondering if there is an AC @ MIA that offers full breakfast? The only AA Lounge I’ve ever been in is the First Class Lounge @ LHR T3.
Am am I confusing lounges with AC’s?
Or, is our best option grabbing some free food at Corona Beach House with my Priority Pass membership?
Nov 19, 2017, 10:17 am
#880
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,631
Admirals Club Food / Snack & Beverage master thread - 2017
Nov 19, 2017, 2:48 pm
#881
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
You'll find bagels, spreads, muffins, butter, jams, fruit, yogurts, cereals, hot oatmeal, etc.
Admirals Club Food / Snack & Beverage master thread - 2017
Admirals Club Food / Snack & Beverage master thread - 2017
Looks like we will head to the PP restaurant for breakfast.
Thank You!!!
Nov 19, 2017, 5:17 pm
#882
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
Really? T5 has been refreshed and it's up to par with any standard AC, IMO. It's just been crowded while T4 is being renovated.
Nov 19, 2017, 5:18 pm
#883
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
I do not do much domestic flying, and I have never connected through MIA.
My gf and I are flying through MIA next week to Aruba.
I know my EXP status doesn’t get Lounge access but I do have two free admittance coupons to the AC.
I’m wondering if there is an AC @ MIA that offers full breakfast? The only AA Lounge I’ve ever been in is the First Class Lounge @ LHR T3.
Am am I confusing lounges with AC’s?
Or, is our best option grabbing some free food at Corona Beach House with my Priority Pass membership?
My gf and I are flying through MIA next week to Aruba.
I know my EXP status doesn’t get Lounge access but I do have two free admittance coupons to the AC.
I’m wondering if there is an AC @ MIA that offers full breakfast? The only AA Lounge I’ve ever been in is the First Class Lounge @ LHR T3.
Am am I confusing lounges with AC’s?
Or, is our best option grabbing some free food at Corona Beach House with my Priority Pass membership?
Nov 19, 2017, 6:35 pm
#885
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chicago O'Hare
Programs: AA EXP, LT PLT 2.6MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 678
It's not the worst, but the tile and carpet aren't new AC standard. The furniture and some of the walls and wooden dividers are. It seems like it was a very fast remodel, which it was. I'm not sure what AA's long term plans are for T5 so it is understandable that they don't want to sink too much money into it right now.