Guide: Flagship First Dining at JFK / J F Kennedy Int値.
Jun 10, 2017, 12:03 am
#46
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Assuming you are asking about Flagship Dining......
Go to aa.com. Click on "Travel Information". Click on "Lounges". Click on "Flagship Lounge". Scroll down to "Flagship Dining".
If you are flying in First on the LAX-JFK transcon, you can access Flagship Dining at the beginning of your journey (when LAX gets it) and at the end of your journey in JFK.
Go to aa.com. Click on "Travel Information". Click on "Lounges". Click on "Flagship Lounge". Scroll down to "Flagship Dining".
If you are flying in First on the LAX-JFK transcon, you can access Flagship Dining at the beginning of your journey (when LAX gets it) and at the end of your journey in JFK.
Jun 10, 2017, 6:02 am
#47
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At 6am, the entire FL will be peaceful. Check out the showers....they are elegant.
Jun 12, 2017, 1:43 am
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I don't see how much clearer it can be than:
Much like the BA Concorde Lounge, which is not available for EXP flying Y internationally, it's a class of service benefit- a special lounge that is not open to OWE in any cabin of service (the Flagship Lounge serves as that benefit for OWEs).
(BA does allow some GGLs status-based access to Flagship Dining. I suspect AA might do something similar for certain Concierge Key passengers, but it won't be discussed because CK benefits are kind of hush-hush.)
Much like the BA Concorde Lounge, which is not available for EXP flying Y internationally, it's a class of service benefit- a special lounge that is not open to OWE in any cabin of service (the Flagship Lounge serves as that benefit for OWEs).
(BA does allow some GGLs status-based access to Flagship Dining. I suspect AA might do something similar for certain Concierge Key passengers, but it won't be discussed because CK benefits are kind of hush-hush.)
I received an aa.com email mailshot, saying I could get into flagship dining with my EXP status with any cabin internationally.
So what gives?
Jun 12, 2017, 4:14 am
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Jun 12, 2017, 4:28 am
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Flagship Dining seems awesome, but frankly it also seems like misused space given the lack of first class offered on AA and the apparent crowding in the rest of the lounge. I fly a decent amount of transcon first and I'm not sure how much I would use the benefit at JFK as I would have to get to the airport two hours earlier, and it takes long enough as it is to get to JFK. I would probably only use it on very early or very late flights (when I would want to sleep)
Jun 12, 2017, 7:46 am
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Jun 12, 2017, 9:11 am
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Jun 12, 2017, 4:36 pm
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Jun 14, 2017, 5:15 am
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Was in FL in JFK yesterday. Great lounge. They let me peek into the new dining area and it was basically empty around lunchtime. They said loads have been pretty low only four people had used it the night before. Nice dining area for sure.
The little bar in there is nice. I'm not a big fan of open bar, I'd rather have a bartender make my drink.
The little bar in there is nice. I'm not a big fan of open bar, I'd rather have a bartender make my drink.
Jun 14, 2017, 9:04 am
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Just had breakfast. Very good. Grill options include free range eggs, create your own omelet, eggs Benedict; steak, eggs and frites- as well as brioche French toast
Jun 15, 2017, 11:27 pm
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I haven't been at the JFK FL in about a year. Is the Flagship Lounge at JFK completely renovated? Is there more space compared to before since they will be admitting International J passengers and OWS on international itineraries? How is the catering for the non-Flagship First Dining? Is it decent enough for pre-dining at the FL and skip the on-board meal on the TATL red-eye flights?
Jun 16, 2017, 5:33 am
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I haven't been at the JFK FL in about a year. Is the Flagship Lounge at JFK completely renovated? Is there more space compared to before since they will be admitting International J passengers and OWS on international itineraries? How is the catering for the non-Flagship First Dining? Is it decent enough for pre-dining at the FL and skip the on-board meal on the TATL red-eye flights?
1. Yes, 100% renovated, and quite well-done, IMHO. Especially love the wine bar.
2. Much more space, but with new access rules, it can still get crowded.
3. So far the buffet-style options have been better than the previous FL offering, but I'm not always a fan of the choices that are available, so I think that, of all of your questions, is the one most based on personal preference.
Jun 16, 2017, 5:34 am
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I haven't been at the JFK FL in about a year. Is the Flagship Lounge at JFK completely renovated? Is there more space compared to before since they will be admitting International J passengers and OWS on international itineraries? How is the catering for the non-Flagship First Dining? Is it decent enough for pre-dining at the FL and skip the on-board meal on the TATL red-eye flights?
Yes, a lot more space.
Yes, a lot more people.
Food is decent, but that is a personal choice. I would say as good as what you will get on board. But, again, personal preference.