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 Andys 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
May 17, 2019, 1:15 pm
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May 18, 2019, 11:30 am
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Flagship Lounge DFW/ Connection to FLL
Hello fellow FTers,
I'll be travelling early June for the first time via DFW - coming in from LHR and connecting to FLL.
I will have a stopover of about 5 hours - and I thought it won't be a problem as I'll get some free Champagne plus food in the Flagship Lounge (being myself BAEC Silver).
Unfortunately I was not aware of the terminal situation in DFW until checking today. Is there any chance that my flight to FLL will depart from Terminal D (where the Flagship Lounge is)?
If not, any chance to visit this lounge without too much hassle? E.g. not sure if I like to discuss w/ TSA that I am visiting Terminal D just for the lounge?
Or will I simply need to visit the 'local' Admirals club (will they give me at least some drinks vouchers?)
As usual, many thanks for all your help!
(nota bene: is there still no AA lounge at FLL - can I go somewhere with my Priority Pass?)
I'll be travelling early June for the first time via DFW - coming in from LHR and connecting to FLL.
I will have a stopover of about 5 hours - and I thought it won't be a problem as I'll get some free Champagne plus food in the Flagship Lounge (being myself BAEC Silver).
Unfortunately I was not aware of the terminal situation in DFW until checking today. Is there any chance that my flight to FLL will depart from Terminal D (where the Flagship Lounge is)?
If not, any chance to visit this lounge without too much hassle? E.g. not sure if I like to discuss w/ TSA that I am visiting Terminal D just for the lounge?
Or will I simply need to visit the 'local' Admirals club (will they give me at least some drinks vouchers?)
As usual, many thanks for all your help!
(nota bene: is there still no AA lounge at FLL - can I go somewhere with my Priority Pass?)
May 18, 2019, 11:45 am
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With skylink, any gate to any gate is roughly 10 minutes. All airside.
You can enjoy the FL in D and not worry at all. Just hop the train 10 minutes before boarding starts.
You can enjoy the FL in D and not worry at all. Just hop the train 10 minutes before boarding starts.
May 18, 2019, 11:50 am
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Hello fellow FTers,
I'll be travelling early June for the first time via DFW - coming in from LHR and connecting to FLL.
I will have a stopover of about 5 hours - and I thought it won't be a problem as I'll get some free Champagne plus food in the Flagship Lounge (being myself BAEC Silver).
Unfortunately I was not aware of the terminal situation in DFW until checking today. Is there any chance that my flight to FLL will depart from Terminal D (where the Flagship Lounge is)?
If not, any chance to visit this lounge without too much hassle? E.g. not sure if I like to discuss w/ TSA that I am visiting Terminal D just for the lounge?
Or will I simply need to visit the 'local' Admirals club (will they give me at least some drinks vouchers?)
As usual, many thanks for all your help!
(nota bene: is there still no AA lounge at FLL - can I go somewhere with my Priority Pass?)
I'll be travelling early June for the first time via DFW - coming in from LHR and connecting to FLL.
I will have a stopover of about 5 hours - and I thought it won't be a problem as I'll get some free Champagne plus food in the Flagship Lounge (being myself BAEC Silver).
Unfortunately I was not aware of the terminal situation in DFW until checking today. Is there any chance that my flight to FLL will depart from Terminal D (where the Flagship Lounge is)?
If not, any chance to visit this lounge without too much hassle? E.g. not sure if I like to discuss w/ TSA that I am visiting Terminal D just for the lounge?
Or will I simply need to visit the 'local' Admirals club (will they give me at least some drinks vouchers?)
As usual, many thanks for all your help!
(nota bene: is there still no AA lounge at FLL - can I go somewhere with my Priority Pass?)
There’s no place at DFW over ~seven minutes away from any other airside point using the SkyLink. It’s likely your ongoing flight will depart from Terminal A or C, but you’ll note the flight status boards inform you an hour or more in advance of departure gate assignments and you’ll have plenty of time to visit the Flagship Lounge and move to your gate.
See AA Guide: DFW / Dallas - Fort Worth International Airport - MCT, Connection, etc
At FLL you can use your Priority Pass benefit at Kafe Kalik in T-4.
May 18, 2019, 12:45 pm
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Kafe Kalik at FLL is not in the same terminal as AA but its airside, so once you clear security at Terminal 4, you can go to Kafe Kalik and its a 10 minute walk over to the AA gates.
May 18, 2019, 1:05 pm
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So long as it isn't E, I much prefer walking among the terminals at DFW. It still isn't much more time. I've heard some horror stories about the train skipping stops, taking longer, breaking down, etc., so I'd rather rely only on myself to get around.
May 18, 2019, 1:32 pm
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Glad to see there's a PP spot at FLL. Anyone know how long it's been accepting PP? I live near FLL but try to fly out of MIA so I have a lounge but may now consider FLL again when I have to connect anyway since I can get a free meal.
May 18, 2019, 1:39 pm
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Not sure how long it's been there but Kalik is decent and has a few choices. It's over in the Spirit part of FLL but its easy to get to the AA gates.
May 18, 2019, 1:55 pm
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Coming from customs and immigration, you'll re-clear security in Terminal D for your connection, regardless of your connecting flight's departure terminal.
As mentioned above, all terminals are connected via SkyLink. The normal procedure is to take SkyLink to the terminal of your connecting flight if it goes out of a terminal other than D. So you can just visit the FL after re-clearing security.
As mentioned above, all terminals are connected via SkyLink. The normal procedure is to take SkyLink to the terminal of your connecting flight if it goes out of a terminal other than D. So you can just visit the FL after re-clearing security.
May 18, 2019, 3:17 pm
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DO NOT only leave yourself only 10 minutes to go from one terminal to another. Now if your flight leaves from D that is another matter. Like every month there is a thread on FT about a poor SOB that missed their flight due to the Sky Link being down/out of order. DONT be that person and leave at least 30 minutes before that way, if need be, you can walk.
May 18, 2019, 3:38 pm
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This is basically (on Reddit) a SLPT (S****y Life Pro Tip).
DO NOT only leave yourself only 10 minutes to go from one terminal to another. Now if your flight leaves from D that is another matter. Like every month there is a thread on FT about a poor SOB that missed their flight due to the Sky Link being down/out of order. DONT be that person and leave at least 30 minutes before that way, if need be, you can walk.
DO NOT only leave yourself only 10 minutes to go from one terminal to another. Now if your flight leaves from D that is another matter. Like every month there is a thread on FT about a poor SOB that missed their flight due to the Sky Link being down/out of order. DONT be that person and leave at least 30 minutes before that way, if need be, you can walk.
I plan for traffic etc. But if the entire freeway is shut completely for hours and you are stuck, then .... happens - I dont leave for the airport 5 hours before my flight for the one time possibility that something breaks.
If the OP left 30 minutes before the start of boarding, that's over an hour before departure. Which would leave them standing around the gate for at least 20 minutes before boarding.
I respectfully disagree. The risk is too small to need mitigation plans.
May 18, 2019, 6:33 pm
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I just use the AC closest to my gate. Haven't been to the new DFW FL, but while they are nice, I wouldn't go out of the way. Most of the food looks better on the blogs that it actually tastes. I always prefer to be at the AC closer to my gate so I don't have to worry about getting there too late because of some shuttle delay or too early because i left too much time. YMMV
May 18, 2019, 7:00 pm
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Also, if the Skylink is down, everyone in DFW knows it. So the AAgents will tell you.
The only risk is if the Skylink shuts down right when you need it. And that's at or less likely than WX or MX delays on your plane.
The only risk is if the Skylink shuts down right when you need it. And that's at or less likely than WX or MX delays on your plane.
May 19, 2019, 5:21 am
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FWIW, this is what I would do:
1. Stay in the FL until about 75 minutes before departure - plenty of time to fill up on food an booze.
2. Park myself in the AAdmirals Club near my departure gate until boarding starts.
As others have noted, you will probably be able to get to the other gate in a short time, but if all hell breaks loose you still have plenty of time, so no stress.
1. Stay in the FL until about 75 minutes before departure - plenty of time to fill up on food an booze.
2. Park myself in the AAdmirals Club near my departure gate until boarding starts.
As others have noted, you will probably be able to get to the other gate in a short time, but if all hell breaks loose you still have plenty of time, so no stress.
May 19, 2019, 6:06 am
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FWIW, this is what I would do:
1. Stay in the FL until about 75 minutes before departure - plenty of time to fill up on food an booze.
2. Park myself in the AAdmirals Club near my departure gate until boarding starts.
As others have noted, you will probably be able to get to the other gate in a short time, but if all hell breaks loose you still have plenty of time, so no stress.
1. Stay in the FL until about 75 minutes before departure - plenty of time to fill up on food an booze.
2. Park myself in the AAdmirals Club near my departure gate until boarding starts.
As others have noted, you will probably be able to get to the other gate in a short time, but if all hell breaks loose you still have plenty of time, so no stress.