ARCHIVE: Guide to Flagship Lounge Access (expanded 2017) thru 2018
May 31, 2018, 11:59 am
#361
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: WAS/NYC/LON
Programs: AA EXP, HH DIA, Hyatt DIA
Posts: 286
Yes you will have access! First class gives you access to the reserved dining option, but the regular food in flagship lounge is pretty good too.
May 31, 2018, 12:00 pm
#362
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 314
You will have access to the Flagship Lounge.
However, you will definitely NOT have access to Flagship First Dining.
However, you will definitely NOT have access to Flagship First Dining.
May 31, 2018, 12:30 pm
#363
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
Additionally, I was turned away from the Qantas First Lounge while on a Transcon J/Biz ticket. They sent me to the Oneworld Business Lounge, The Flagship Lounge is better IMHO.
May 31, 2018, 1:26 pm
#365
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
TCON J = Flagship Lounge or AC.
TCON F = Flagship Dining, Lounge or AC
TCON F = Flagship Dining, Lounge or AC
May 31, 2018, 1:51 pm
#366
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
This is news to me. What if you're on this route in Y, but have platinum status or higher?
May 31, 2018, 2:18 pm
#367
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
Nothing has changed for Y passengers with status through AA on these routes, however. No lounge access.
May 31, 2018, 7:51 pm
#368
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Before the Flagship Lounges were introduced, AA did grant F/J passengers on the premium transcons access to the Admirals Club (and in SFO it's still just Admirals Club access, of course).
Nothing has changed for Y passengers with status through AA on these routes, however. No lounge access.
Nothing has changed for Y passengers with status through AA on these routes, however. No lounge access.
May 31, 2018, 8:19 pm
#370
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 9
I am flying Iberia business from Madrid to Chicago. Separate ticket in economy on AA, Chicago to Colorado Springs. After clearing customs and immigration and going through security again in Chicago, can I use my Iberia business class boarding pass on arrival in Chicago to use Flagship lounge?
May 31, 2018, 9:04 pm
#371
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,372
I am flying Iberia business from Madrid to Chicago. Separate ticket in economy on AA, Chicago to Colorado Springs. After clearing customs and immigration and going through security again in Chicago, can I use my Iberia business class boarding pass on arrival in Chicago to use Flagship lounge?
Jul 8, 2018, 4:39 pm
#372
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,819
Does a guest have to fly on a 1W carrier or AA that same day? I've actually got a colleague who is flying at the same time - but on Delta. The Flagship Lounge rules only mention a "guest" not that the guest has to be flying 1W or AA.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
Jul 8, 2018, 4:47 pm
#373
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,702
Oneworld site is down right. Ow. But when you google it, this comes up in the description...
Providing access to some 650 lounges across the globe. ... Other exceptions may apply (see below). ... The guest must also be travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld ...
best to check the oneworld site when it is working!
but I think this rule may be one of those YMMV things.
Providing access to some 650 lounges across the globe. ... Other exceptions may apply (see below). ... The guest must also be travelling on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld ...
best to check the oneworld site when it is working!
but I think this rule may be one of those YMMV things.
Does a guest have to fly on a 1W carrier or AA that same day? I've actually got a colleague who is flying at the same time - but on Delta. The Flagship Lounge rules only mention a "guest" not that the guest has to be flying 1W or AA.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
Jul 8, 2018, 4:49 pm
#374
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,819
Do the 1W rules apply or AA rules? I'm on an AA itinerary in premium economy and am Plat.
AA's rules say "Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin)." Its silent about the status of the guest.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
AA's rules say "Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin)." Its silent about the status of the guest.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
Jul 9, 2018, 5:23 am
#375
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
Do the 1W rules apply or AA rules? I'm on an AA itinerary in premium economy and am Plat.
AA's rules say "Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin)." Its silent about the status of the guest.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
AA's rules say "Get access if you’re departing on or connecting to a qualifying international flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworldŽ airline (regardless of cabin)." Its silent about the status of the guest.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp