ARCHIVE: Guide to Flagship Lounge Access (expanded 2017) thru 2018
Feb 18, 2017, 6:58 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
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Not quite correct... Only those in F will have access.
The current DFW one is not a real one, so don't presume the access rules will be the same. The official access policy for the new Flagship Dining program coming in Spring is this:
"First Class customers on American’s 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive, complimentary access to Flagship® First Dining."
No EXPs or OWEs.
The current DFW one is not a real one, so don't presume the access rules will be the same. The official access policy for the new Flagship Dining program coming in Spring is this:
"First Class customers on American’s 3-class international and transcontinental flights will have exclusive, complimentary access to Flagship® First Dining."
No EXPs or OWEs.
Cheers.
Feb 20, 2017, 1:25 pm
#32
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,795
My wife and I were in the new FL in JFK two,weeks ago,and it is significantly larger than the previous lounge, with a better layout.
Feb 21, 2017, 7:54 am
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 11
Flying as Platinum with AA from LHR to LAX and from LAX to LHR mid of march 2017 in J. Will I have Flagship Lounge acess in LHR and LAX (I know about the temporary Flagship Lounge in LAX)?
Feb 21, 2017, 8:10 am
#34
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So until then Plats (flying in Y) are NOT (yet) eligible.
Feb 21, 2017, 8:11 am
#35
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beantown! (BOS)
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Feb 21, 2017, 10:34 am
#36
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
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AA is certainly following UA's changes with the Polaris Lounge, having a separate lounge for international travelers in F/J. However AA PLT and PLT Pro traveling in Y will probably benefit the most here. UA PLT/GLDs traveling on International Y do not have Polaris Lounge access.
AA (and UA) are trying to differentiate the AC (or UC) membership passengers vs the premium international passengers. It is just that AA is also rewarding AA PLT and OWS passengers.
AA (and UA) are trying to differentiate the AC (or UC) membership passengers vs the premium international passengers. It is just that AA is also rewarding AA PLT and OWS passengers.
Feb 21, 2017, 10:47 am
#38
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
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I've noticed that the FLs have been rebranded as "International First Class Lounges" at JFK, LAX, and LHR. Are these still "Flagship Lounges" when it comes to expanded access? If so, these places are going to be gangbusters.
Hopefully staff will be able to restrict to F/OWE pax on the basis of capacity when things are busy.
Hopefully staff will be able to restrict to F/OWE pax on the basis of capacity when things are busy.
Feb 21, 2017, 10:50 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: QF WP, AA EXP
Posts: 3,520
I've noticed that the FLs have been rebranded as "International First Class Lounges" at JFK, LAX, and LHR. Are these still "Flagship Lounges" when it comes to expanded access? If so, these places are going to be gangbusters.
Hopefully staff will be able to restrict to F/OWE pax on the basis of capacity when things are busy.
Hopefully staff will be able to restrict to F/OWE pax on the basis of capacity when things are busy.
ORD is moving to the 2nd floor below the existing AC which will give them more room. LAX is getting expanded at the expense of the already crowded AC. LHR probably isn't as big of a deal since Emeralds can go use the CX and BA lounges (for now).
Feb 21, 2017, 10:56 am
#40
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
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They will be renamed back to FL's once the renovation is complete and dining has been installed.
ORD is moving to the 2nd floor below the existing AC which will give them more room. LAX is getting expanded at the expense of the already crowded AC. LHR probably isn't as big of a deal since Emeralds can go use the CX and BA lounges (for now).
ORD is moving to the 2nd floor below the existing AC which will give them more room. LAX is getting expanded at the expense of the already crowded AC. LHR probably isn't as big of a deal since Emeralds can go use the CX and BA lounges (for now).
The LAX AC was an absolute madhouse last Friday evening. It almost made the terminal look more appealing since it was not possible to find a place to sit. OTOH, you could hear a pin drop in the IFCL.
Feb 21, 2017, 11:05 am
#42
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
AA is certainly following UA's changes with the Polaris Lounge, having a separate lounge for international travelers in F/J. However AA PLT and PLT Pro traveling in Y will probably benefit the most here. UA PLT/GLDs traveling on International Y do not have Polaris Lounge access.
AA (and UA) are trying to differentiate the AC (or UC) membership passengers vs the premium international passengers. It is just that AA is also rewarding AA PLT and OWS passengers.
AA (and UA) are trying to differentiate the AC (or UC) membership passengers vs the premium international passengers. It is just that AA is also rewarding AA PLT and OWS passengers.
Feb 21, 2017, 1:44 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Ala.
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 70
I may be missing something, so please provide clarification. In late March, I'm flying to Cabo (SJD) from ATL via DFW in (what's marketed as) biz. Will I have lounge access per my ticket? I'm currently a lowly Gold...which doesn't amount to much nowadays; so I know that won't get me in.
Feb 21, 2017, 3:16 pm
#44
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I may be missing something, so please provide clarification. In late March, I'm flying to Cabo (SJD) from ATL via DFW in (what's marketed as) biz. Will I have lounge access per my ticket? I'm currently a lowly Gold...which doesn't amount to much nowadays; so I know that won't get me in.
Feb 21, 2017, 3:20 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Ala.
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 70
Alas, I thought I understood it that way. Thanks for the reply and clarification!