Feb 17, 2016, 5:05 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
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"
Mar 6, 2018, 1:35 am
#481
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At 4:00pm (assuming you are on AA108 or AA136), FFD will be the quieter environment. What level of room energy are you seeking?
FFD is a more formal, "private" table service. Qantas F Lounge is more casual, with food usually arriving quickly after you place your order. Each lounge has its respective signature dishes.
Good beverage selection at both lounges, with Qantas having the larger selection of wines and champagnes.
If you have time, why not arrive early to the airport and visit both? Small plates offered on the menus in both lounges certainly make such a strategy possible.
FFD is a more formal, "private" table service. Qantas F Lounge is more casual, with food usually arriving quickly after you place your order. Each lounge has its respective signature dishes.
Good beverage selection at both lounges, with Qantas having the larger selection of wines and champagnes.
If you have time, why not arrive early to the airport and visit both? Small plates offered on the menus in both lounges certainly make such a strategy possible.
Food wise - QF still wins. Both quality and presentation (I did not have everything tho, obviously so YMMV. FFD is operated by Sodexo......not bad at all, considering that)
I think QF has a better wine list too, especially champagne!
FFD atmosphere is a lot nicer tho, and they did (I assume) hear customer feedback - lots and lots of outlets compared to the JFK one
Great service at both locations, but there was no stationed bartender at the FFD
The shining thing about FFD was, I had the whole place to myself for the two hours I was there!!! Hope you enjoy your time whichever decision you make
Mar 11, 2018, 11:32 am
#483
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Menus from LAX First Dining - sorry for some reason the top is chopped off the main menu. This is the new menu from last Wednesday.
Mar 11, 2018, 11:35 am
#484
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I did take a photo of the desert menu, but this is even more cutoff when uploading!
Mar 12, 2018, 1:26 pm
#485
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LHR-JFK access on arrival??
Hi, I will be flying from LHR-JFK AA F, will i get access to flagship dining at JFK on arrival? I know that's the case for transcon but wondering if customs clearance makes it not possible. I have no onward flight.
Mar 12, 2018, 1:28 pm
#486
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Edit: skimmed over your not having an onward flight. You will not have access as you won't be let back into the secure area after clearing customs without an onward flight in T8.
Mar 12, 2018, 2:51 pm
#487
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If travelling YVR-JFK-PHL in F on CX, would I be offered FFD at JFK? What about FL access if in J on the CX flight? Surprisingly tough to find a definitive answer for this particular flight and connection.
Mar 12, 2018, 2:58 pm
#488
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Yes, as a CX F pax, you will have access to the JFK FFD. From experience, I flew YVR-JFK-YUL (CX F to AA Y on a separate ticket) and had no problem with FFD access.
Mar 17, 2018, 9:47 am
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Hi, if you are flying JFK to London First Class on the 3 Cabin flight, do you have access to the Flagship Lounge and First Dining if you are booking on an Award ticket?
Thank you
Thank you
Mar 17, 2018, 9:53 am
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Mar 17, 2018, 10:16 am
#491
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Mar 17, 2018, 10:48 am
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Correct, it does not matter. Once in the cabin as long as not on an employee ticket; AA does not discriminate, no matter if it was an award ticket; award or cash upgrade; or paid in cash. You'll have access
Mar 18, 2018, 12:36 pm
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Deleted. Wrong thread.
Mar 20, 2018, 3:16 pm
#494
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So, if I understand correctly from this thread's wiki the new DFW Flagship Dining facility when it opens will be available to only folks in First Class on 4 flights (GRU, HKG, and 2xLHR departures on 77W) and nobody else? (Obviously unless AA adds additional 77W departures from DFW.)
Just wondering if I was missing anything as the vast majority of DFW's international departures don't offer a First Class.
Just wondering if I was missing anything as the vast majority of DFW's international departures don't offer a First Class.
Mar 20, 2018, 3:29 pm
#495
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Yes. No different than LAx, Mia and jfk.
So, if I understand correctly from this thread's wiki the new DFW Flagship Dining facility when it opens will be available to only folks in First Class on 4 flights (GRU, HKG, and 2xLHR departures on 77W) and nobody else? (Obviously unless AA adds additional 77W departures from DFW.)
Just wondering if I was missing anything as the vast majority of DFW's international departures don't offer a First Class.
Just wondering if I was missing anything as the vast majority of DFW's international departures don't offer a First Class.