Apr 8, 2018, 1:32 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Terminal D Admirals Club (with its not quite Flagship First Dining) closed 7 April 2018 (concurrently with the reopening of the refurbished Terminal A Admirals Club). The new D Club reopened 16 May 2019 encompassing a Flagship Lounge that will serve qualifying passengers of AA, BA, QF, QR (instead of their operating contract lounges), an Admirals Club and Flagship First Dining facility.
This interim ad hoc but spacious Premium Lounge now has its liquor license; some report there are a few showers.
The new Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facility is OPEN. This thread is now archived. Please follow and discuss the facility here: Dallas DFW “D” Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining 16 May 2019
Reimagining our lounges
An update on what’s next at DFW
We know you travel through Dallas Fort Worth often. And we can’t wait for you to experience our all-new Terminal D Admirals Club®, Flagship® Lounge and Flagship® First Dining in 2019.
To complete construction sooner, we’ve temporarily closed the Admirals Club lounge and International First Class Dining in Terminal D.
You’ll still have several Admirals Club lounges at DFW:
* NOW OPEN: Terminal A (near gate A24) (fully opened 7 Apr 2018)
* Terminal B (near gate B4)
* Terminal C (near gate C19)
*If you’re traveling on a qualifying international First or Business ticket* or have qualifying status**, you can visit our temporary Premium Lounge in Terminal D (near gate D36).
The interim “Premium Lounge” across from gate D36 is now open for qualified international passengers (not Admirals Club members on non-Flagship or Admirals Lounge qualifying flights):
*Includes international flights between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Mexico City (MEX), New Zealand and South America
**Includes AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum status departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight (between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Mexico City MEX, New Zealand and South America) marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® carrier (regardless of cabin). ConciergeKeySM and oneworld (excl AAdvantage) Emerald/Sapphire members get access when traveling the same day on any flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld airline (regardless of cabin).
An update on what’s next at DFW
We know you travel through Dallas Fort Worth often. And we can’t wait for you to experience our all-new Terminal D Admirals Club®, Flagship® Lounge and Flagship® First Dining in 2019.
To complete construction sooner, we’ve temporarily closed the Admirals Club lounge and International First Class Dining in Terminal D.
You’ll still have several Admirals Club lounges at DFW:
* NOW OPEN: Terminal A (near gate A24) (fully opened 7 Apr 2018)
* Terminal B (near gate B4)
* Terminal C (near gate C19)
*If you’re traveling on a qualifying international First or Business ticket* or have qualifying status**, you can visit our temporary Premium Lounge in Terminal D (near gate D36).
The interim “Premium Lounge” across from gate D36 is now open for qualified international passengers (not Admirals Club members on non-Flagship or Admirals Lounge qualifying flights):
*Includes international flights between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Mexico City (MEX), New Zealand and South America
**Includes AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum status departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight (between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Mexico City MEX, New Zealand and South America) marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® carrier (regardless of cabin). ConciergeKeySM and oneworld (excl AAdvantage) Emerald/Sapphire members get access when traveling the same day on any flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld airline (regardless of cabin).
ARCHIVE: DFW Admirals Club D Closed Apr 2018 - (new AC, FL, FFD open 16 May 2019)
May 5, 2019, 6:33 pm
#361
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While I absolutely agree that is the stated access rule, multiple reports indicate that BA F pax at MIA are granted access to FFD. I am very eager to find out if they will follow suit at DFW, as that could have a significant influence on my flight choices in the future.
May 5, 2019, 9:03 pm
#362
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Location: Austin
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As I said in my full comment, if X airline is willing to pay for it, AA will not object..
May 5, 2019, 9:24 pm
#363
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Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Cathay Pacific First pax have Flagship First Dining by arrangement between AA and CX in JFK, British Airways First pax are said to in MIA. I think BA is likely to have the same arrangement, given iirc BA will be using the D Flagship Lounge and Admirals Clubs soon, and AF is very likely too - AA F and one world Emeralds have access to the SYD Qantas First lounge and dining. (Gimme salt and pepper squid!)
May 6, 2019, 1:05 pm
#364
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Portland, OR.
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 606
You only have access to the Qantas first if you are traveling from SYD/MEL internationally. We have DFW-SYD-MEL and we have to pass customs to a domestic terminal for SYD-MEL and only access to the QF business lounge
May 11, 2019, 6:38 pm
#365
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Dallas, Texas
Programs: AA Exp. Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum.
Posts: 1,186
Dear Morgan,
Sadly you too have fallen victim to this very well planned conspiracy against James318 and me. A long long time ago, the highest decision makers in AA looked at James318 and my schedules and deliberately made the opening a couple of days AFTER we left. Now it seems that more of us were ensnared in this deviously fiendish master plan, than earlier thought.
The reasons for these actions by AA are manifold. It could be that I may have had a few too many Korean meatballs during my last visit at the ORD Flagship. There was also an attendant (who could have been an undercover accountant) who did look at me when I had my second (or was it the fifth) flute of some bubbly (possibly alcoholic) drink, and furiously punched numbers into his calculator
I fear James318 may too have breached cost controls at his last visit to a Flagship lounge. You too may have taken one too of "complementary" somethings.
So, at the highest levels, a plan was hatched to make sure we were all NOT at DFW when they opened this lounge
Sadly, this is the Great Game that is being played, and AA has a leg up. So, next time when I have to travel internationally via DFW, I will make sure my ticket is purchased at the very last minute, so that they don't get a wind of my plans and shut down the Flagship Lounge for "health reasons"
Keep the faith! Courage my friends!
Flagship Lounge Warrior Panjabi
Sadly you too have fallen victim to this very well planned conspiracy against James318 and me. A long long time ago, the highest decision makers in AA looked at James318 and my schedules and deliberately made the opening a couple of days AFTER we left. Now it seems that more of us were ensnared in this deviously fiendish master plan, than earlier thought.
The reasons for these actions by AA are manifold. It could be that I may have had a few too many Korean meatballs during my last visit at the ORD Flagship. There was also an attendant (who could have been an undercover accountant) who did look at me when I had my second (or was it the fifth) flute of some bubbly (possibly alcoholic) drink, and furiously punched numbers into his calculator
I fear James318 may too have breached cost controls at his last visit to a Flagship lounge. You too may have taken one too of "complementary" somethings.
So, at the highest levels, a plan was hatched to make sure we were all NOT at DFW when they opened this lounge
Sadly, this is the Great Game that is being played, and AA has a leg up. So, next time when I have to travel internationally via DFW, I will make sure my ticket is purchased at the very last minute, so that they don't get a wind of my plans and shut down the Flagship Lounge for "health reasons"
Keep the faith! Courage my friends!
Flagship Lounge Warrior Panjabi
Please forward all your travel plans to me so I may avoid any further interruptions in my lounge access plans. I find it shocking that I am being disallowed my lounge experience due to your over consumption of meatballs. Perhaps you should consume the snack mix instead as this is certainly a lower cost item.
Sincerely,
Your disappointed fellow traveler
Morgan
May 12, 2019, 8:11 am
#366
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: Non-Affiliated
Posts: 7,430
So...no surprise opening today?
May 13, 2019, 8:14 am
#367
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
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Posts: 7,430
I guess I can look at the positives. AA has insured I pay one last visit to the "premium" lounge.
May 13, 2019, 2:29 pm
#368
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
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Posts: 7,430
AA should be ashamed of this "premium" lounge. I've been here before but this time it is the saddest I've ever seen the offerings. Luckily I have plenty of time to head over to A and get back.
May 13, 2019, 2:37 pm
#369
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Not thanked profusely, mind you, and I’m not one to give AA credit where none is earned - but they did the right thing even if they didn’t go all out. The payoff will be Thursday.
May 13, 2019, 3:13 pm
#370
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
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Posts: 7,430
IMO AA should be thanked for at least finding space in Terminal D, tossing in the used furniture likely to be discarded from the A and D Club refurbishments and giving passengers somewhere to wait with some food and beverages for the one year plus the D lounges took to build and equip.
Not thanked profusely, mind you, and I’m not one to give AA credit where none is earned - but they did the right thing even if they didn’t go all out. The payoff will be Thursday.
Not thanked profusely, mind you, and I’m not one to give AA credit where none is earned - but they did the right thing even if they didn’t go all out. The payoff will be Thursday.
I decided to hit up the Amex club versus schlepping to A.
May 13, 2019, 7:33 pm
#371
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nice quiet place in The Fla Keys
Programs: AA - My other choices are severely limited
Posts: 72
Thank GOD Terminal A was decent while D was out of action.
May 13, 2019, 7:43 pm
#372
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Location: Dallas, Texas
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May 13, 2019, 7:48 pm
#373
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IMO AA should be thanked for at least finding space in Terminal D, tossing in the used furniture likely to be discarded from the A and D Club refurbishments and giving passengers somewhere to wait with some food and beverages for the one year plus the D lounges took to build and equip.
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Please read the new thread about the new DFW Terminal D Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining here. Some posts have moved there.
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May 14, 2019, 9:08 am
#374
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
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From Andy's Travel Blog, a media "preview" tour of the new FL at DFW:
https://andystravelblog.boardingarea...339.1557754295
IT LOOKS SO NICE!!!!!!
Photos from his article:
His comment regarding this being the best lounge in the US might be a bit hyperbolic, but from the photos it certainly looks to hold its own against the likes of QF F lounge @ LAX.
https://andystravelblog.boardingarea...339.1557754295
IT LOOKS SO NICE!!!!!!
Photos from his article:
His comment regarding this being the best lounge in the US might be a bit hyperbolic, but from the photos it certainly looks to hold its own against the likes of QF F lounge @ LAX.
May 14, 2019, 9:11 am
#375
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, mid-tier with pretty much everyone else
Posts: 873
(I'm Andy)
Maybe a bit hyperbolic, sure, but the tarmac views can't be beaten from this lounge, versus the non-existent views at QF F. The food in Flagship First Dining is as good/better than QF F food, I think the main difference will be that more people can access the sit-down dining at QF F than will FFD.
Maybe a bit hyperbolic, sure, but the tarmac views can't be beaten from this lounge, versus the non-existent views at QF F. The food in Flagship First Dining is as good/better than QF F food, I think the main difference will be that more people can access the sit-down dining at QF F than will FFD.