Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining to start reopening September 2021
Sep 14, 2021, 7:56 pm
#213
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,703
I was wondering actually last week about this same idea. I wanted to post about if we can set up a thread for Guesting ppl into FL/FFD. I'd help someone and guest them in any time and it would be cool to get the same benefit in a situation where I dont have access.
I imagine this is something that has been discussed and pre Covid maybe this community was doing?
I have 2 upcoming FFD trips but of course first I have to make my usual terminal pass to look for a pretty young lady to take in but if that Fails you all are welcome to join
Sep 14, 2021, 8:36 pm
#214
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 540
It's the Air France/KLM lounge which is a below average priority pass lounge. I can't imagine flying The Residence and that's your ground experience...
Sep 14, 2021, 8:46 pm
#215
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,703
Sitting in the AA Flagship lounge right now at JFK. Arrived off of a red-eye and granted access immediately.
Pretty much having flashbacks to 2019....
Showers were open ( i used it)
Buffet was pretty much the exact breakfast options of the past
Make your own bloodie mary station
make your own mamosa station
offering a glass of champagne on arrival
Cofffee bar and drinks were all self service
Regular glass cups, regular real plates, Paper Napkins
Compared to my admirals lounge experience a week ago........this was like the exact opposite. Tons of space and good stuff. Really what you remember from 2019 as of right now, not sure if things will change. Lots of AA people watching the experience and greeting everyone welcoming us back.
Pretty much having flashbacks to 2019....
Showers were open ( i used it)
Buffet was pretty much the exact breakfast options of the past
Make your own bloodie mary station
make your own mamosa station
offering a glass of champagne on arrival
Cofffee bar and drinks were all self service
Regular glass cups, regular real plates, Paper Napkins
Compared to my admirals lounge experience a week ago........this was like the exact opposite. Tons of space and good stuff. Really what you remember from 2019 as of right now, not sure if things will change. Lots of AA people watching the experience and greeting everyone welcoming us back.
Sep 14, 2021, 8:53 pm
#216
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 253
Your gonna need to be more detailed in your question. I was there at breakfast and food options looked identical to the past(for now). It was all self service buffet which I was shocked by. Lots of AA staff watching the opening so don't be surprised if things change .Opening day looked just like 2019
Sep 14, 2021, 8:54 pm
#217
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,226
Thats very nice of you.. What time Friday and are you in F or J?
I was wondering actually last week about this same idea. I wanted to post about if we can set up a thread for Guesting ppl into FL/FFD. I'd help someone and guest them in any time and it would be cool to get the same benefit in a situation where I dont have access.
I imagine this is something that has been discussed and pre Covid maybe this community was doing?
I have 2 upcoming FFD trips but of course first I have to make my usual terminal pass to look for a pretty young lady to take in but if that Fails you all are welcome to join
I was wondering actually last week about this same idea. I wanted to post about if we can set up a thread for Guesting ppl into FL/FFD. I'd help someone and guest them in any time and it would be cool to get the same benefit in a situation where I dont have access.
I imagine this is something that has been discussed and pre Covid maybe this community was doing?
I have 2 upcoming FFD trips but of course first I have to make my usual terminal pass to look for a pretty young lady to take in but if that Fails you all are welcome to join
Sep 14, 2021, 9:06 pm
#218
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,703
Your gonna need to be more detailed in your question. I was there at breakfast and food options looked identical to the past(for now). It was all self service buffet which I was shocked by. Lots of AA staff watching the opening so don't be surprised if things change .Opening day looked just like 2019
Sep 14, 2021, 10:30 pm
#219
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 59
Your gonna need to be more detailed in your question. I was there at breakfast and food options looked identical to the past(for now). It was all self service buffet which I was shocked by. Lots of AA staff watching the opening so don't be surprised if things change .Opening day looked just like 2019
Sep 14, 2021, 10:32 pm
#220
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 59
a bummer nothing has really changed, except now you get Champaign when you enter. I wish they would upgrade the food, the Buffett really doesn't offer that many good dishes. A la carte would have been nice. They also announced that flagship first dining access will be expanded with details announced soon. That will be intresting.
Sep 15, 2021, 12:20 am
#221
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,703
a bummer nothing has really changed, except now you get Champaign when you enter. I wish they would upgrade the food, the Buffett really doesn't offer that many good dishes. A la carte would have been nice. They also announced that flagship first dining access will be expanded with details announced soon. That will be intresting.
Sep 15, 2021, 3:32 am
#222
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vienna, Austria
Posts: 709
Question for those who are familiar with Flagship F dining
My partner is going to the US soon on a work trip, (his work company booked him in J but he upgraded to F with a systemwide upgrade).
When you have your meal and drinks in the FFD section, do you leave a tip at the end? I know the US has a big tipping culture. We tip accordingly in restaurants/bars but in the airport lounge I’m confused. From what I see, in the FFD you have someone bringing you the food and serving your drinks, so it’s waiter service..? If tip is expected or would be polite and the right thing to do, how much do you guys recommend leaving?
We also ask because he’d like to have some cash to tip if it’s expected…(when we leave a country we try to get rid of the paper currency as much as we can if it’s not the Euro which we use).
My partner is going to the US soon on a work trip, (his work company booked him in J but he upgraded to F with a systemwide upgrade).
When you have your meal and drinks in the FFD section, do you leave a tip at the end? I know the US has a big tipping culture. We tip accordingly in restaurants/bars but in the airport lounge I’m confused. From what I see, in the FFD you have someone bringing you the food and serving your drinks, so it’s waiter service..? If tip is expected or would be polite and the right thing to do, how much do you guys recommend leaving?
We also ask because he’d like to have some cash to tip if it’s expected…(when we leave a country we try to get rid of the paper currency as much as we can if it’s not the Euro which we use).
Sep 15, 2021, 4:05 am
#223
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Agoura Hills, CA USA
Posts: 2,662
GREAT question NickRivas!.. I always tip after a meal in FFD. The servers are quite excellent and the service is usually great as well.. They really appreciate the tips , and now , I would expect even more!
Sep 15, 2021, 6:27 am
#224
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
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When you have your meal and drinks in the FFD section, do you leave a tip at the end? I know the US has a big tipping culture. We tip accordingly in restaurants/bars but in the airport lounge I’m confused. From what I see, in the FFD you have someone bringing you the food and serving your drinks, so it’s waiter service..? If tip is expected or would be polite and the right thing to do, how much do you guys recommend leaving?
-FlyerBeek
Sep 15, 2021, 6:34 am
#225
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vienna, Austria
Posts: 709
We will still tip because we feel it’s the right thing
however, someone sometime back contacted someone from AA and apparently tipping isn’t supposed to be allowed in FFD but most of the workers will take the tip
https://viewfromthewing.com/settling...ipping-debate/
however, someone sometime back contacted someone from AA and apparently tipping isn’t supposed to be allowed in FFD but most of the workers will take the tip
https://viewfromthewing.com/settling...ipping-debate/