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NOTE: Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining closed March 20, 2020. They will begin reopening in September of 2021, as discussed in this thread (link). This thread will reboot as the Premium facilities begin reopening and as AA announces any changes including access rules.
Beginning in spring 2017, AA began introducing their completely renovated or new, larger FlagshipŽ Lounges completely redesigned for qualifying First and Business Class customers.
Rules for expanded access to Flagship Lounges were published June 2017.
Features
As well, Flagship Lounge access policies changed.
American Airlines has expanded access to the FlagshipŽ Lounges (but reduced access to FlagshipŽ Dining within the FlagshipŽ Lounges):
Expanded access
In the new FlagshipŽ Lounges (not to be confused with FlagshipŽ Dining), eligible customers are:
1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
*Qualifying international flights are those between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela) only. Qualifying transcontinental flights are defined as non-stop between New York Kennedy (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO). All other international destinations are excluded from this benefit. Departing flight must be the same-day (or before 6 a.m. the following day).
**AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members traveling solely on North American itineraries (other than flights mentioned immediately above) will not qualify. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
: An exception usually exists for First and Business passengers on AA Flagship (three class aircraft actually sold as three classes), such as the seasonal MIA-LAX 77W and LAX-BOS A321T.
NOTE: FlagshipŽ First Class customers on Americans 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive, complimentary access to FlagshipŽ First Dining. Qualifying international passengers may bring one guest; qualifying domestic passengers are not allowed any guests.
NOTE: FlagshipŽ First Class and FlagshipŽ Business Class passengers traveling on 3-cabin transcontinental flights between JFK and LAX/SFO are allowed entry to the Flagship Lounge both upon departure and upon arrival (e.g. A passenger traveling business class nonstop from JFK to LAX will have access to the JFK Lounge and the LAX Lounge). However, passengers on this itinerary will not be allowed to bring in a guest if they are not also in the FlagshipŽ cabin
Link to relevant "Flagship Lounge" aa.com page
Link to 2017 and 2018 posts archived from this thread.
Beginning in spring 2017, AA began introducing their completely renovated or new, larger FlagshipŽ Lounges completely redesigned for qualifying First and Business Class customers.
Rules for expanded access to Flagship Lounges were published June 2017.
Features
- More room for you to spread out and relax
- Larger buffet with premium, fresh meals
- Premium beer, wine and spirits
- Updated interiors with additional power and privacy options
- More staff in each lounge for the highest level of service
As well, Flagship Lounge access policies changed.
American Airlines has expanded access to the FlagshipŽ Lounges (but reduced access to FlagshipŽ Dining within the FlagshipŽ Lounges):
Expanded access
In the new FlagshipŽ Lounges (not to be confused with FlagshipŽ Dining), eligible customers are:
- First and Business Class customers (on qualifying international flights or 3-class transcontinental markets*)
- AAdvantageŽ Executive Platinum (including Concierge Key), Platinum Pro and Platinum members in any cabin (on qualifying international flights*)
- oneworldŽ Emerald and Sapphire members in any cabin (on all qualifying flights**)
Qualifying transcontinental flights
3-class non-stop flights between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- JFK and Orange County (SNA)
- LAX and Miami (MIA)
- LAX and Boston (BOS)
Qualifying other domestic filghts
Flights with seats ticketed as FlagshipŽ between:
- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL)
- DFW and Kona (KOA)
- DFW and Maui (OGG)
- Chicago (ORD) and HNL
- Charlotte (CLT) and HNL
1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
*Qualifying international flights are those between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela) only. Qualifying transcontinental flights are defined as non-stop between New York Kennedy (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO). All other international destinations are excluded from this benefit. Departing flight must be the same-day (or before 6 a.m. the following day).
**AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members traveling solely on North American itineraries (other than flights mentioned immediately above) will not qualify. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
: An exception usually exists for First and Business passengers on AA Flagship (three class aircraft actually sold as three classes), such as the seasonal MIA-LAX 77W and LAX-BOS A321T.
NOTE: FlagshipŽ First Class customers on Americans 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive, complimentary access to FlagshipŽ First Dining. Qualifying international passengers may bring one guest; qualifying domestic passengers are not allowed any guests.
NOTE: FlagshipŽ First Class and FlagshipŽ Business Class passengers traveling on 3-cabin transcontinental flights between JFK and LAX/SFO are allowed entry to the Flagship Lounge both upon departure and upon arrival (e.g. A passenger traveling business class nonstop from JFK to LAX will have access to the JFK Lounge and the LAX Lounge). However, passengers on this itinerary will not be allowed to bring in a guest if they are not also in the FlagshipŽ cabin
Link to relevant "Flagship Lounge" aa.com page
Link to 2017 and 2018 posts archived from this thread.
Guide to Flagship Lounge Access (in revision)
#46
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Hi there,
Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.
I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:
JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J
I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?
yea you are eligible for FL access in JFK and LAX. Also Qantas lounge in Sydney
Thanks so much!
Daniel
Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.
I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:
JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J
I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?
yea you are eligible for FL access in JFK and LAX. Also Qantas lounge in Sydney
Thanks so much!
Daniel
#47
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,097
Hi there,
Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.
I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:
JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J
I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?
Thanks so much!
Daniel
Apologies if this has been asked already - I didn't see it come up in a quick search.
I'm a Platinum Pro traveling later this week from JFK-MEL as follows:
JFK-LAX (AA) in Y
LAX-SYD (AA) in J
SYD-MEL (QF) in J
I know I'm eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in LAX during my layover there, but as I am connecting to an int'l business flight on the same itinerary on the same day, does that mean I'm ALSO eligible to use the Flagship Lounge in JFK, even though my first leg is in Y?
Thanks so much!
Daniel
#50
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 797
Well, contrary to popular opinion on FT, your statement is almost universally of almost all airline clubs, of whatever variety (other than literally a few in the world that you can count on one hand)
It never ceases to amaze and perplex me the amount of emotional energy that people expend obsessing about getting into these clubs (e.g. status chasing, scheduling bizarrely long and unnecessary layovers, literally picking bizarre routings just to visit a club, etc.)
But to each their own I suppose...
Regards
It never ceases to amaze and perplex me the amount of emotional energy that people expend obsessing about getting into these clubs (e.g. status chasing, scheduling bizarrely long and unnecessary layovers, literally picking bizarre routings just to visit a club, etc.)
But to each their own I suppose...
Regards
#51
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Riberas del Pilar, Mexico
Posts: 437
Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.
#52
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,285
Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.
#54
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SNA
Posts: 937
Flying from LHR Business Class on a Thursday and arriving at DFW at 12:45 PM. I overnight at DFW and leave the next morning at 10:40 AM for GDL. Will I be able to use either the AC or Flagship lounge that morning since it's under 24 hours from my trans-Atlantic flight? I know GDL doesn't qualify. Couldn't find that info in the Wiki. Thanks in advance.
#56
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: JAL Global Club; Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum Elite; World of Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 45
You won't have a problem, they know the rules very well - as a non-AA Emerald you do have access. I have both AA and QF Emerald so I enter the Flagship Lounges when flying Y domestically every trip and never have a problem, even when crediting the flight to AA, just show my QF card.
#57
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 556
Flagship Lounge access question
I researched this a bit and still wasn't quite clear.
As a Platinum, do I have access to Flagship lounges (and any Admirals Club) when flying to Central America? Even when flying on a coach ticket?
A Citi Executive World Elite Mastercard with Admirals Club membership does NOT grant Flagship access, correct?
The only time Platinum status grants me Admirals club access is when I am flying on a domestic first class ticket?
As a Platinum, do I have access to Flagship lounges (and any Admirals Club) when flying to Central America? Even when flying on a coach ticket?
A Citi Executive World Elite Mastercard with Admirals Club membership does NOT grant Flagship access, correct?
The only time Platinum status grants me Admirals club access is when I am flying on a domestic first class ticket?
#58
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA ExPlat, Delta GM, Hilton Honors Diamond, Marriott Titanium Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 140
Not sure of the answer to your primary question. I think it depends on where in Central America.
However, the Citi Executive World Elite MasterCard does not grant Flagship access, and status never grants Admiral's Club access on any domestic ticket - only international tickets.
However, the Citi Executive World Elite MasterCard does not grant Flagship access, and status never grants Admiral's Club access on any domestic ticket - only international tickets.
#59
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,244
Yes for flights to Central America Plat, Plat Pro, and EXP get Flagship lounge access regardless of what cabin you are in.
Should probably be merged to https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...lagship+access
Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin).Qualifying international flights
Flights between the U.S. and:
1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
Flights between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Central America
- Europe
- Mexico City (MEX)
- New Zealand
- South America
1 guest (children over 2 count as a guest)
#60
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 556