ARCHIVE: 2020 Admirals Club / Lounges As Of Reopening 22 Jun 2020; Openings, etc.
Nov 26, 2020, 9:23 am
#466
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Nov 26, 2020, 11:47 am
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Nov 26, 2020, 12:15 pm
#468
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I was at the LAX lounge until 9pm on Wednesday and can report that everything was normal for a Covid-era lounge. Eating and drinking was allowed inside, self-serve wrapped food items were available, along with the self-serve coffee machine. Soup and mac n cheese was available from the bar, along with the full bar menu. Not sure if anything changes today, but nothing out of the ordinary so far.
I also finally made it to the Alaska lounge in T6 (gotta get some use of my Priority Pass). The cold food items and coffee machine were blocked off, to be requested by the staff. Neither lounge had assigned seating, and both allowed walking up to the bar to order.
I also finally made it to the Alaska lounge in T6 (gotta get some use of my Priority Pass). The cold food items and coffee machine were blocked off, to be requested by the staff. Neither lounge had assigned seating, and both allowed walking up to the bar to order.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:49 pm
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Nov 27, 2020, 9:53 am
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They will have cold boiled eggs in single serve containers as well as diced up eggs for the avo toast.
On a positive note....The Centurion Club just opened at PHX and they will have plenty of food options (hot and cold) if you can get in.....
Nov 27, 2020, 10:05 am
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PHX AC near gate A7 is now open from 8 am till 7:30 pm.
Previously, this club closed at 5 pm.
Previously, this club closed at 5 pm.
Nov 28, 2020, 8:37 pm
#472
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Food and Beverage service at LAX
LAX Lounge on 11/14. No consumption of food inside the lounge was allowed. A staff member would pick your food selections from this table and bag it for consumption on board. Drinks, served by a bartender could, however, be consumed in the lounge. Also, there was additonal food the could be purchased, again bagged for on-board consumption.
Nov 28, 2020, 9:04 pm
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LAX Lounge on 11/14. No consumption of food inside the lounge was allowed. A staff member would pick your food selections from this table and bag it for consumption on board. Drinks, served by a bartender could, however, be consumed in the lounge. Also, there was additonal food the could be purchased, again bagged for on-board consumption.
cup of food handled by staff. Not that this is anything new. For perspective, I’ve flown twice a month all year... not a sniffle and I’m willing to bet, my good fortune has zero to do with these dumb rules.
Nov 29, 2020, 7:33 am
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lol I have such a hard time with the stupidity of the COVID rules in CA. I can drink from a cup of booze or soft drink handled by staff but I can’t eat from a
cup of food handled by staff. Not that this is anything new. For perspective, I’ve flown twice a month all year... not a sniffle and I’m willing to bet, my good fortune has zero to do with these dumb rules.
cup of food handled by staff. Not that this is anything new. For perspective, I’ve flown twice a month all year... not a sniffle and I’m willing to bet, my good fortune has zero to do with these dumb rules.
So, I go to the Burbank airport for my flight out on Friday morning early and all 3 restaurants were open for business, and no restriction on eating and drinking inside. I had a normal breakfast (eggs bacon toast) along with coffee and juice while sitting in the common table area between the 2 restaurants.
So I guess BUR had different rules then the rest of the LA area? Not that I'm complaining. It was nice to sit inside for a meal, even if it was at the airport.....
Nov 29, 2020, 8:30 am
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I was in LA 2 weeks ago at the Hilton Universal City. Inside the hotel only the bar was open for all meals. You either had to take the food to your room or eat outside where it was about 45 degrees at breakfast. Could not even sip a beverage standing in the bar area. Same at Universal City Walk. Only outside consumption of food and beverage.
So, I go to the Burbank airport for my flight out on Friday morning early and all 3 restaurants were open for business, and no restriction on eating and drinking inside. I had a normal breakfast (eggs bacon toast) along with coffee and juice while sitting in the common table area between the 2 restaurants.
So I guess BUR had different rules then the rest of the LA area? Not that I'm complaining. It was nice to sit inside for a meal, even if it was at the airport.....
So, I go to the Burbank airport for my flight out on Friday morning early and all 3 restaurants were open for business, and no restriction on eating and drinking inside. I had a normal breakfast (eggs bacon toast) along with coffee and juice while sitting in the common table area between the 2 restaurants.
So I guess BUR had different rules then the rest of the LA area? Not that I'm complaining. It was nice to sit inside for a meal, even if it was at the airport.....
Nov 29, 2020, 1:20 pm
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Does anyone know whether international passengers with lounge access (by their cabin and/or status) still receive complimentary premium drinks in the AC?
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Nov 29, 2020, 1:22 pm
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Nov 29, 2020, 1:23 pm
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Only house beer and house wine ( alcoholic options ) are free for everyone regardless of route, travel class, membership and status.
Nov 29, 2020, 1:31 pm
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Unfortunately, the free premium drink perk has been suspended since the re-opening of the clubs; even Flagship First passengers on international routes are required to pay for premium drinks.
Only house beer and house wine ( alcoholic options ) are free for everyone regardless of route, travel class, membership and status.
Only house beer and house wine ( alcoholic options ) are free for everyone regardless of route, travel class, membership and status.
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Nov 29, 2020, 1:35 pm
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Thanks for the quick reply. I was afraid that would be the case. One would think the drink perk actually promotes more social distancing since money/cards don't need to be exchanged? I guess COVID can tell whether your premium drink is complimentary or not (of course, I realize this is really a cost savings measure).
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