May 5, 2019, 9:46 pm
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Dallas - Ft. Worth International Airport - DFW Terminal “D”
Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining
OPEN NOW 16 May 2019
Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining
OPEN NOW 16 May 2019
LOCATION: Terminal D (International Terminal), Departures floor, between Gates D23 and D24.
See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html for discussion of the American Airlines Admirals Club lounges in other terminals.
Link to DFW AA lounge information.
Link to one world DFW lounge directory and access information
Terminal D temporary Premium Lounge near Gate 34 is now CLOSED.
ACCESS:
Admirals Club: Admirals Club members, oneworld Sapphire and AAdvantage Platinum, Platinum Pro or higher status members, oneworld Sapphire or Emerald flyers*
Flagship Lounge (oneworld Emeralds, Sapphires and those traveling in oneworld First or AA or oneworld First or Business*
Flagship First Dining: AA and BA international three class Flagship First passengers only. This not a oneworld lounge: there is no admission by status, lounge membership for other than Concierge Key members with passes.
*American Airlines Airlines AAdvantage members, regardless of their tier status or class of travel, are not eligble for lounge access when travelling solely on North American flights within or between the U.S, Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Carribean. For more information, visit http://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation...miralsClub.jsp
Extensive photos at Andy’s Travel Blog link
Admirals Club report by Craig at Middle Age Miles linkhttps://www.middleagemiles.com/2019/...admirals-club/
Courtesy of Middle Age Miles
Link to the archived thread discussing the closure of the Terminal D Admirals Club and interim Flagship Dining facility on 7 April 2018.
Link to the archived thread discussing the opening of the interim “Premium Lounge” serving oneworld Emeralds and Sapphires, passengers flying First or Business on qualifying international flights, affected by the closure of the Terminal D Admirals Club and interim Flagship Dining facility on 7 April 2018.
Dallas DFW “D” Admirals Club, Flagship Lounge, Flagship First Dining
Dec 27, 2019, 9:20 pm
#226
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During one of my first visits to the DFW FL, I attempted to find someone to assist me with one of my flights. The front check-in desk seemed to be the only one actually staffed, so I inquired there. I was told I would need to "go see the lady at the shower desk" LOL. You'd think the Flagship lounge at the flagship hub would be AA's chance to shine, but they don't seem to view it that way.
Jan 12, 2020, 11:40 pm
#227
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Here are the current menus. I've had almost everything from the food menu, and nothing is that great. Even if the food was done well, I find the menu uninspiring. IMHO, FFD should always have a steak of some kind (the ribeye at DFW was excellent!), and the chicken fried steak doesn't count...that's essentially a battered and deep fried hamburger, and has little taste.
I think they have the wrong people vetting these menus. They recently had a tasting of the upcoming menu. 8 people, 7 female, 1 male. All appeared to be under 30. That's not the target demographic for FFD, as I understand it.
Jan 13, 2020, 5:34 pm
#228
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: ORD, sadly...
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 599
Here are the current menus. I've had almost everything from the food menu, and nothing is that great. Even if the food was done well, I find the menu uninspiring. IMHO, FFD should always have a steak of some kind (the ribeye at DFW was excellent!), and the chicken fried steak doesn't count...that's essentially a battered and deep fried hamburger, and has little taste.
I think they have the wrong people vetting these menus. They recently had a tasting of the upcoming menu. 8 people, 7 female, 1 male. All appeared to be under 30. That's not the target demographic for FFD, as I understand it.
Jan 13, 2020, 7:43 pm
#229
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Jan 13, 2020, 8:58 pm
#230
Join Date: May 2004
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December 14, 2019
DFW FL(Not FL Dining)-Dec 14, 2019, prior to boarding QR 730.
Review
FOOD-Evidently everyone who is in charge of "food" at the DFW Flagship Lounge either just got out of prison, or off Gilligan's Island if they think this is high end. The Cantina Laredo across from the AC, Chili's, Reata, Popeyes, etc. all have superior food in their trash. The only thing going for it is its "free" (not counting the price of the ticket), to get in.
BEVERAGE-Sub par to: Qantas F and J, JL F and J, BA F and J, CX F and J, RJ, AF, and maybe just a cut above Air Zimbabwe.
AA "Staff"-(at "border control"/check in) I have had warmer receptions from East German border guards and USSR passport control than the ....... "welcoming" staff. In fact it was reminiscent of every Eastern Bloc border crossing I ever made.
FL Staff-Fabulous. They get the idea of Flagship, but just don't have the tools, other than a smile and extra effort.
Not impressive.
Review
FOOD-Evidently everyone who is in charge of "food" at the DFW Flagship Lounge either just got out of prison, or off Gilligan's Island if they think this is high end. The Cantina Laredo across from the AC, Chili's, Reata, Popeyes, etc. all have superior food in their trash. The only thing going for it is its "free" (not counting the price of the ticket), to get in.
BEVERAGE-Sub par to: Qantas F and J, JL F and J, BA F and J, CX F and J, RJ, AF, and maybe just a cut above Air Zimbabwe.
AA "Staff"-(at "border control"/check in) I have had warmer receptions from East German border guards and USSR passport control than the ....... "welcoming" staff. In fact it was reminiscent of every Eastern Bloc border crossing I ever made.
FL Staff-Fabulous. They get the idea of Flagship, but just don't have the tools, other than a smile and extra effort.
Not impressive.
Last edited by Dallas49er; Jan 15, 2020 at 6:31 am
Jan 21, 2020, 10:21 am
#231
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I was in the Flagship Lounge for a few hours yesterday and I really rather liked it. I've been to all five FLs and from a space standpoint it's probably my favourite in the system. The staff all seemed really friendly too.
I didn't really have any of the food but enjoyed playing with the Bartesian. I did think it was a bit odd that the feature station was holiday themed! I can't remember if it was turkey thinking back but it was definitely a few weeks late!
I hadn't been through DFW in a while and after sampling the zoo that was the Centurion Lounge I felt like an idiot for not going straight to the FL.
I didn't really have any of the food but enjoyed playing with the Bartesian. I did think it was a bit odd that the feature station was holiday themed! I can't remember if it was turkey thinking back but it was definitely a few weeks late!
I hadn't been through DFW in a while and after sampling the zoo that was the Centurion Lounge I felt like an idiot for not going straight to the FL.
Jan 29, 2020, 7:42 am
#233
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
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I was in DFW Flagship lounge yesterday afternoon. Good food and drink, nice environment except the coughing guy who would not cover his mouth.
The agent at check in mentioned that is was the first day where they were selling access to FFD (Flagship First Dining) for $150.
I could make that up in Krug, no problem, but unfortunately I had to drive later that evening.
The agent at check in mentioned that is was the first day where they were selling access to FFD (Flagship First Dining) for $150.
I could make that up in Krug, no problem, but unfortunately I had to drive later that evening.
Jan 29, 2020, 8:49 am
#234
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Jan 29, 2020, 9:30 am
#235
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I was in DFW Flagship lounge yesterday afternoon. Good food and drink, nice environment except the coughing guy who would not cover his mouth.
The agent at check in mentioned that is was the first day where they were selling access to FFD (Flagship First Dining) for $150.
I could make that up in Krug, no problem, but unfortunately I had to drive later that evening.
The agent at check in mentioned that is was the first day where they were selling access to FFD (Flagship First Dining) for $150.
I could make that up in Krug, no problem, but unfortunately I had to drive later that evening.
. Wonder if you can access it without having access to the Flagship Lounge otherwise..
Jan 29, 2020, 10:14 am
#236
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DEN
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Is that price just for the FFD? (i.e. for those that have FL access, but not FFD) Or are they now selling access to the Flagship Lounge as well. If so
Jan 29, 2020, 10:24 am
#237
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: ORD, sadly...
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Posts: 599
One could easily get their money's worth in Krug for $150. One bottle retails for more than that, then there's restaurant mark-ups...
Jan 29, 2020, 10:30 am
#238
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That's assuming one places any value on Krug at all. I'd get more entertainment value out of literally lighting that money on fire.
Jan 29, 2020, 11:54 am
#239
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Jan 29, 2020, 12:12 pm
#240
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