Oct 7, 2020, 2:17 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
Editing required in archived thread see bottom of Wiki.
The new San Francisco International Airport - SFO Admirals Club in Terminal 1 (near Gate B13) opened 6 October 2020 (with some Covid-19 imposed restrictions).
Link to AA SFO Admirals Club page
Link to FlySFO SFO Admirals Club page
Location: Post-security in Terminal 1 near Gate B13
Hours: every day from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (subject to change)
NOTE: Due to Covid-19, some services are not currently available, or may be restricted. E.g. the bar area has no bar stools / counter seating; the Childrens Center is closed; capacity is restricted by 50% to allow distancing. Greeters are behind Plexiglass shielding, there are markers for people to stand on to maintain distancing, masks are required other than when consuming food or beverages, hand sanitizer is on hand throughout. Foodstuffs are restricted in some cases.
** No buffet, prepackaged items and served items
*** Not currently available due to Covid-19 restrictions
Link to archived thread about Admirals Club in Terminal 2 (April 2011- March 2020) [Final added link in archived thread needs to be edited to redirect back to this one.]
Hat tip to billgrates3 for the heads up.
The new San Francisco International Airport - SFO Admirals Club in Terminal 1 (near Gate B13) opened 6 October 2020 (with some Covid-19 imposed restrictions).
Link to AA SFO Admirals Club page
Link to FlySFO SFO Admirals Club page
Location: Post-security in Terminal 1 near Gate B13
Hours: every day from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (subject to change)
NOTE: Due to Covid-19, some services are not currently available, or may be restricted. E.g. the bar area has no bar stools / counter seating; the Childrens Center is closed; capacity is restricted by 50% to allow distancing. Greeters are behind Plexiglass shielding, there are markers for people to stand on to maintain distancing, masks are required other than when consuming food or beverages, hand sanitizer is on hand throughout. Foodstuffs are restricted in some cases.
- Some flights will be available for direct boarding from the Club*
- Bar and food area** (Avocado toast am, guacamole pm)
- Tables and chairs in the dining area
- Comfortable airport view reclining chairs
- Four chaise longues in a quiet area for resting
- Two shower rooms
- A Universal Studios-themed childrens play area***
- Business Center with two private rooms for cell phone calls
- A six person Conference Room is available to rent***
- Complimentary WiFi (password required)
- A/C and USB charging ports (location and number to be confirmed)
** No buffet, prepackaged items and served items
*** Not currently available due to Covid-19 restrictions
Link to archived thread about Admirals Club in Terminal 2 (April 2011- March 2020) [Final added link in archived thread needs to be edited to redirect back to this one.]
Hat tip to billgrates3 for the heads up.
GUIDE: New SFO Admirals Club open (Terminal 1 @ B13, as of 6 Oct 2020)
Oct 8, 2020, 4:36 pm
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Oct 8, 2020, 10:30 pm
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Fortunately, AA still honors my lifetime Admirals Club membership when flying UA, though it is a long trek, requiring two TSA screenings, between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 -- presuming TSA would even let me into the B gates.
Oct 8, 2020, 10:44 pm
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I wouldn't think you'd have an issue. I've gone through TSA at T3 to use the AmEx lounge while flying out of T2 before.
Oct 9, 2020, 7:44 am
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I've done it many times. Only once I can remember being told Virgin America (yes this was a few years ago) is in T2. When I noted to the TSA entry dragon I was going to the Centurion Lounge she looked confused and just waived me on through.
Oct 9, 2020, 9:06 am
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As far as the new AA lounge to anywhere else, the best way may be through the parking lot, as I believe you can't get from the B gates to T2 or to Int'l A directly at this time.
Oct 10, 2020, 2:19 am
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When I was last in T1 a few weeks ago, there was signage up for a walkway to Intl A. It appeared to be open, but I didn't have time to check it out.
Nov 13, 2020, 4:26 pm
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Yes, you can now walk from T1 to International A outside of security. Secure walkway has been delayed due to COVID and will be re-evaluated Q3 2021.
Nov 14, 2020, 8:50 am
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It's the new design they are using in other AA lounges. DFW A for sure, and I think D? It's almost a carbon copy.
Nov 14, 2020, 9:32 am
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Delta took steps to do this back in the early to mid 2010s. It made their lounges look cheap, clinical, and generally cold. They finally outgrew that phase and decided to make the newer SCs unique with little nods to their locations. Hopefully AA will also go down that path.
Feb 23, 2022, 10:24 pm
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Feb 23, 2022, 10:37 pm
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I don't disagree with that, and I feel the same way about those other lounges.
Delta took steps to do this back in the early to mid 2010s. It made their lounges look cheap, clinical, and generally cold. They finally outgrew that phase and decided to make the newer SCs unique with little nods to their locations. Hopefully AA will also go down that path.
Delta took steps to do this back in the early to mid 2010s. It made their lounges look cheap, clinical, and generally cold. They finally outgrew that phase and decided to make the newer SCs unique with little nods to their locations. Hopefully AA will also go down that path.
The new concept Admirals Club design is more attractive than those Sky Clubs in my opinion due to generally using wood / warmer colors / a nice design aesthetic for the bar with the blue backsplash. However, once you've been in a few of them, you begin to associate that design with cheese cubes and low quality liquor.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:15 am
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