ARCHIVE: DFW / Dallas Fort Worth Admirals Clubs & oneworld Lounges (Master thread)
#496
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I agree with everyone else--
* if you arrive at AUS early, check out the lounge. it is a bit small, and if you happen to be there just before the BA flight, I've heard it is very busy
* at DFW, make your way over to D. figure out where your gate will be, and time about how long it takes to get to the lounge. then you'll know how much time you'll need to get back down. I usually leave the lounge about 10-15 min before the flight is supposed to start boarding.
After a ~40 min flight, I've never found the need to shower before leaving DFW. And the same on the return, I figure I only have a short time to go before I'll be back home, where I'll shower before I go to bed. (I have showered elsewhere between medium to long flights)
* if you arrive at AUS early, check out the lounge. it is a bit small, and if you happen to be there just before the BA flight, I've heard it is very busy
* at DFW, make your way over to D. figure out where your gate will be, and time about how long it takes to get to the lounge. then you'll know how much time you'll need to get back down. I usually leave the lounge about 10-15 min before the flight is supposed to start boarding.
After a ~40 min flight, I've never found the need to shower before leaving DFW. And the same on the return, I figure I only have a short time to go before I'll be back home, where I'll shower before I go to bed. (I have showered elsewhere between medium to long flights)
#497
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Thanks for the advice.
I doubt I'll want a shower as mentioned, it's not a long flight from AUS. Though on the way back I might shower in DFW. I have to do a turnaround in Austin when I get back and head straight back out for family travel. That's going to be a long day.
I doubt I'll want a shower as mentioned, it's not a long flight from AUS. Though on the way back I might shower in DFW. I have to do a turnaround in Austin when I get back and head straight back out for family travel. That's going to be a long day.
#498
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For me: "A" if you want the showers (unless they've removed the great ones during an "upgrade" ) "D" for relaxing.
As far as other OW lounges at DFW - probably won't work as they are third party operated and always deny access claiming capacity control if you are not on their metal, at least IME. Yes CL, is fantastic. If you have PP, "The Lounge" is interesting, but not worth payment.
As far as other OW lounges at DFW - probably won't work as they are third party operated and always deny access claiming capacity control if you are not on their metal, at least IME. Yes CL, is fantastic. If you have PP, "The Lounge" is interesting, but not worth payment.
Admirals Club in A still has the showers (as of two weeks ago anyway). If you have Amex Platinum, I'd recommend the Centurion Lounge by D13 for better food/drinks.
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#501
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Whatever Happened to the Terminal D "Premium" Lounge?
From a discussion a year and a half ago..
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....remium-lounge/
"DFW Airports Plans for New American Airlines First Class Lounge and Shared Premium Lounge
by Gary Leff on June 6, 2015
Last weekend I shared the rumor that American is going to build a new Flagship first class lounge at DFW airport in terminal D. I also mentioned that the airport has had plans for a new shared premium lounge."
Haven't heard any update on this new lounge, has anyone else?
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....remium-lounge/
"DFW Airports Plans for New American Airlines First Class Lounge and Shared Premium Lounge
by Gary Leff on June 6, 2015
Last weekend I shared the rumor that American is going to build a new Flagship first class lounge at DFW airport in terminal D. I also mentioned that the airport has had plans for a new shared premium lounge."
Haven't heard any update on this new lounge, has anyone else?
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From a discussion a year and a half ago..
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....remium-lounge/
"DFW Airports Plans for New American Airlines First Class Lounge and Shared Premium Lounge
by Gary Leff on June 6, 2015
Last weekend I shared the rumor that American is going to build a new Flagship first class lounge at DFW airport in terminal D. I also mentioned that the airport has had plans for a new shared premium lounge."
Haven't heard any update on this new lounge, has anyone else?
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....remium-lounge/
"DFW Airports Plans for New American Airlines First Class Lounge and Shared Premium Lounge
by Gary Leff on June 6, 2015
Last weekend I shared the rumor that American is going to build a new Flagship first class lounge at DFW airport in terminal D. I also mentioned that the airport has had plans for a new shared premium lounge."
Haven't heard any update on this new lounge, has anyone else?
Take that FWIW, of course.
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I just read the other night in another thread that someone asked about this at the D AC and was told it would be almost another year before it opens. They said this person informed them that they were not going work on it until the A AC renovations were done.
Take that FWIW, of course.
Take that FWIW, of course.
Also AA's new "permanent" Flagship Lounge in D is currently being worked on.
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Well at least they are trying to improve the regular AC product before this. Too bad terminal C is stuck in the 70's.
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I'm connecting in DFW for a long layover and will be catching a Dallas Stars hockey game. Just found out that the bag policy is relatively strict, and I'm wondering if the keyed/lockable lockers still exist in either the Terminal B or C AC. If so, where are they located within the club? Size shouldn't (hopefully) be an issue. Thanks!
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I'm connecting in DFW for a long layover and will be catching a Dallas Stars hockey game. Just found out that the bag policy is relatively strict, and I'm wondering if the keyed/lockable lockers still exist in either the Terminal B or C AC. If so, where are they located within the club? Size shouldn't (hopefully) be an issue. Thanks!
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I'm flying BA DFW-LHR next week. I assume I can access the AA lounge in D. I've been there several times and it is a great lounge.
According to the BA site, I can also access, "The Club at DFW," which is good for BA, JL, and QF customers.
Any thoughts on which is better?
This will be from about 3:30 for a 6pm flight.
According to the BA site, I can also access, "The Club at DFW," which is good for BA, JL, and QF customers.
Any thoughts on which is better?
This will be from about 3:30 for a 6pm flight.