Aug 26, 2019, 12:17 pm
Last edit by: chrisny2
Complimentary premium drinks in the Admirals Clubs have been eliminated. Soft drinks, and "house" wine, beer, and spirits are complimentary for all guests.
Drinks chits / coupons (date-stamped) for premium level drinks or bottles of water have been given to AAdvantage Platinum and Executive Platinum members departing on international flights. These guests might be given one or two, and more may be forthcoming if requested later. Some drinks might require two chits.
As well, non-AA oneworld Sapphire and Emerald flyers with Club access are also eligible for premium drinks coupons. In response to a communication from a oneworld member denied a drinks coupon (see atramos below):
Admirals Club members, and AAdvantage Platinum or Executive Platinum on purely domestic itineraries (even 321T three class transcont) are ineligible for premium drinks coupons (but those in domestic three class F transcons are Flagship Lounge eligible at LAX and JFK, where premium drinks are included).
NOTE: It appears Admirals Clubs will scan boarding passes upon.Club entry and electronic “drink coupons” will be attached to the boarding pass, requiring scanning by the bartender. This appears to be rolling out at Clubs as of August 2019. See Admirals Club Drink Chit / Chits / Coupon Policies (2014-2019) for recent policies and procedures.
As well, non-AA oneworld Sapphire and Emerald flyers with Club access are also eligible for premium drinks coupons. In response to a communication from a oneworld member denied a drinks coupon (see atramos below):
- International First class passengers are allowed 2 drink chits (AA International itineraries include travel to/from Asia, Europe, Mexico city, Central & South America)
oneworld customers receive one drink chit plus one for a guestTranscontinental passengers do not receive drink chits, nor do those on wholly domestic itinerariesAdmirals Club members, US Airways Club members and Citi Executive Admirals Club members do not receive drink chits unless they qualify for club access based on their itinerary or oneworld status.Guests may exchange a premium drink chit for any drink – this includes a Naked Juice Smoothie or bottled water.
Admirals Club members, and AAdvantage Platinum or Executive Platinum on purely domestic itineraries (even 321T three class transcont) are ineligible for premium drinks coupons (but those in domestic three class F transcons are Flagship Lounge eligible at LAX and JFK, where premium drinks are included).
Admirals Club Drink Coupons / Chits moving to Boarding Pass scans 2019 [Ended]
Nov 21, 2018, 4:01 pm
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Admirals Club Drink Coupons / Chits moving to Boarding Pass scans 2019 [Ended]
I saw it reported on a Facebook page that LGA had done away with AC Drink Coupons and today at RDU I saw the same thing. Instead the eligible passenger hands his or her boarding pass to the bartender who scans it and then gives them a drink. It seems a more streamlined process provided everything works though I'm going to be sad that my days of finding abandoned drink coupons in clubs is over.
At least two Clubs I've been to this year (CLT and DFW) still have the coupons so I'm guessing this is like everything else at AA: inconsistent and slow to be implemented.
At least two Clubs I've been to this year (CLT and DFW) still have the coupons so I'm guessing this is like everything else at AA: inconsistent and slow to be implemented.
Nov 21, 2018, 4:20 pm
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One of the PHX clubs I visited recently (I think it was the one by the high-numbered A gates) was also scanning boarding passes instead of issuing drink chits.
I was also pleasantly surprised to see an unopened bottle of Ayala Brut Majeur in the fridge (rather than the usual low-quality prosecco)—and further pleasantly surprised when the bartender gave me a super generous pour (in a wine glass, instead of a champagne flute).
I was also pleasantly surprised to see an unopened bottle of Ayala Brut Majeur in the fridge (rather than the usual low-quality prosecco)—and further pleasantly surprised when the bartender gave me a super generous pour (in a wine glass, instead of a champagne flute).
Nov 22, 2018, 6:45 am
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Nov 22, 2018, 11:28 am
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Wait actually though? Because I've never had even the slightest inkling that there was actually a limit on the number of chits... on very long stays have definitely gotten 5 or 6 per person, just not all at once. 2 upfront, then come back as needed to ask for 1 or 2 more at a time, never a problem with an international J or F BP. Capping at 2 would be a very major downgrade.
Nov 22, 2018, 12:07 pm
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Wait actually though? Because I've never had even the slightest inkling that there was actually a limit on the number of chits... on very long stays have definitely gotten 5 or 6 per person, just not all at once. 2 upfront, then come back as needed to ask for 1 or 2 more at a time, never a problem with an international J or F BP. Capping at 2 would be a very major downgrade.
Nov 22, 2018, 1:24 pm
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Nov 23, 2018, 9:49 am
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I'm rather surprised by this considering how much typing seems to be required most of the times that I enter an AC as a OneWorld Emerald. You'd think the BP would just scan at entry...but there always seem to be a lot of keystrokes involved.
Wondering if anyone has an experience with paperless drink chits as OWE...
Wondering if anyone has an experience with paperless drink chits as OWE...
Nov 23, 2018, 1:02 pm
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I'm rather surprised by this considering how much typing seems to be required most of the times that I enter an AC as a OneWorld Emerald. You'd think the BP would just scan at entry...but there always seem to be a lot of keystrokes involved.
Wondering if anyone has an experience with paperless drink chits as OWE...
Wondering if anyone has an experience with paperless drink chits as OWE...
Regarding drinks in particular, I’ve never really paid attention if extra typing is involved other than the normal ringing up my drink.
If your FF# is not in your record and you’re using your physical card to get entry, then maybe they have to enter your details manually, which is why there’s a lot of typing