Guide: Flagship First Dining at JFK / J F Kennedy Int’l.
Jun 20, 2017, 3:06 pm
#61
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Some thoughts:
- Very much agree with SFO777, it looks like a home run. I also know that he is quite discerning, so I appreciate these reviews and know what to expect.
- The Flagship Lounge is a mob scene with the new access rules. Um, does this surprise anyone? Does anyone really think AA carefully did the math here?
- As I had suspected, Dining indeed opened as a soft opening a few weeks ago. Art has now appeared on the walls by the booth seating. I'm also waiting for them to do something with the menus. I anticipate that they'll offer a much nicer menu presentation, but may indeed retain the clipboard concept as it does look pretty cool.
- Very much agree with SFO777, it looks like a home run. I also know that he is quite discerning, so I appreciate these reviews and know what to expect.
- The Flagship Lounge is a mob scene with the new access rules. Um, does this surprise anyone? Does anyone really think AA carefully did the math here?
- As I had suspected, Dining indeed opened as a soft opening a few weeks ago. Art has now appeared on the walls by the booth seating. I'm also waiting for them to do something with the menus. I anticipate that they'll offer a much nicer menu presentation, but may indeed retain the clipboard concept as it does look pretty cool.
Last edited by GotCalcio4; Jun 20, 2017 at 6:43 pm
Jun 27, 2017, 11:47 am
#62
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Granted access to Flagship Dining last night at JFK on Aairpass business class ticket to LHR as CK. Had the burger which was excellent.
Jun 27, 2017, 9:11 pm
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Jun 27, 2017, 10:17 pm
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Jun 28, 2017, 7:33 am
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But I wonder if you'd at least get access to an Admiral's Club, both at your originating point and JFK, as it's an international business class ticket with an AA partner. Not sure offhand how that's covered by AC access rules.
ETA: The access rule seems to be "Includes customers traveling in First or Business on a qualifying international or transcontinental flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline" so I guess it's no for the AC as well, only whatever lounge EY uses at JFK.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:34 am
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Jul 7, 2017, 12:33 pm
#71
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I attended on June 30. Basically same experience as outlined above. I had the smoked duck and the flagship burger, with the recommended cab-sav pairing. I was connecting to a CX flight in SFO and in a first for me, the AA experience on the ground was much better than CX. Well done AA!
Jul 7, 2017, 9:19 pm
#72
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Whoa! Outstanding
I have no problem being critical of any airline when they deserve it. And I am no AA aapologist. But the title of this thread is 100% spot on.
If you are flying CX First, you have access. No questions from the agent. She walked me from FL check-in to the restaurant.
Waiter knew his stuff.
I went with Ceasar Salad, Salmon, and Chocolate trio. (I am not a fish person.) Salmon was great! Gin Lemonade a home run. (I had two
)
100% competitive with CX/SQ/LH restaurant experiences.
Well done AA. Well done. ^^^^^^
If you are flying CX First, you have access. No questions from the agent. She walked me from FL check-in to the restaurant.
Waiter knew his stuff.
I went with Ceasar Salad, Salmon, and Chocolate trio. (I am not a fish person.) Salmon was great! Gin Lemonade a home run. (I had two
)100% competitive with CX/SQ/LH restaurant experiences.
Well done AA. Well done. ^^^^^^
Jul 10, 2017, 5:30 pm
#73
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I was in here last week for breakfast just before a transcon in F. Had the eggs benedict and it was great.
My travel partner and I were the only ones in the dining room and the service was excellent. We both very much liked the finish and decor and felt it was well done.
Comparing the AA Flagship offerings with what BA offers from T7, I would now argue that AA has the upper hand...especially if you're travelling in J. Will be interesting to see what the BA refurb of T7 brings!
My travel partner and I were the only ones in the dining room and the service was excellent. We both very much liked the finish and decor and felt it was well done.
Comparing the AA Flagship offerings with what BA offers from T7, I would now argue that AA has the upper hand...especially if you're travelling in J. Will be interesting to see what the BA refurb of T7 brings!
Aug 1, 2017, 11:11 am
#74
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How have people balanced Flagship First dining with the on-plane meal?
I have a flight from JFK to LAX in two weeks. I'm booked on a late flight, but I can probably leave anytime throughout the day, so I will likely SDC into an earlier flight. I want to eat in Flagship Dining to try the product and get to LAX by a reasonable hour, so I'm thinking of taking the 3:30 or 5 PM flight. My question is - should I get to JFK at around noon or 1, have lunch, then eat again on the plane? Should I try to not eat on the plane at all?
I have a flight from JFK to LAX in two weeks. I'm booked on a late flight, but I can probably leave anytime throughout the day, so I will likely SDC into an earlier flight. I want to eat in Flagship Dining to try the product and get to LAX by a reasonable hour, so I'm thinking of taking the 3:30 or 5 PM flight. My question is - should I get to JFK at around noon or 1, have lunch, then eat again on the plane? Should I try to not eat on the plane at all?
Aug 1, 2017, 11:21 am
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How have people balanced Flagship First dining with the on-plane meal?
I have a flight from JFK to LAX in two weeks. I'm booked on a late flight, but I can probably leave anytime throughout the day, so I will likely SDC into an earlier flight. I want to eat in Flagship Dining to try the product and get to LAX by a reasonable hour, so I'm thinking of taking the 3:30 or 5 PM flight. My question is - should I get to JFK at around noon or 1, have lunch, then eat again on the plane? Should I try to not eat on the plane at all?
I have a flight from JFK to LAX in two weeks. I'm booked on a late flight, but I can probably leave anytime throughout the day, so I will likely SDC into an earlier flight. I want to eat in Flagship Dining to try the product and get to LAX by a reasonable hour, so I'm thinking of taking the 3:30 or 5 PM flight. My question is - should I get to JFK at around noon or 1, have lunch, then eat again on the plane? Should I try to not eat on the plane at all?