Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining to start reopening September 2021
Sep 17, 2021, 7:44 pm
#271
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This is a new thing though right, as it wasnt always like that? I thought just CK who got those invites/bought those passes had access outside of someone flying AA metal in F internationally or Lax-Mia 77W or 32T. And CX F from JFK and the BA arrangements at DFW/MIA I think.
FFD is going to be so crowded now if EXP can enter. I loved how it used to be so quiet.
Sep 17, 2021, 8:23 pm
#273
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If EXP can get in now does that mean CK all get in also? Or did they always get in if travelling like J ? Sorry I am not up on the status entry requirements as I only have Gold
Sep 17, 2021, 8:37 pm
#274
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I have no idea the specific, sorry. I didn't ask them any questions, i wish I would have though.
Sep 17, 2021, 8:42 pm
#275
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Please correct me if I’m wrong but pre covid as an exp flying J on AA to LHR Ive always visited the flagship lounge. Please tell me this now isn’t the case?
Sep 17, 2021, 8:51 pm
#276
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we are discussing flagship first dining. All saphires and above can get into the flagship lounge, its fairly easy to get into.
Sep 17, 2021, 9:28 pm
#277
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Yes sorry to confuse. I am inquiring FFD. Maybe someone will post more details as to these new changes.
Where does Sapphire fall in the hierarchy? Is there an Emerald? I was looking now and didnt see Sapphire under AA's status list..
Again, only ever been Gold some not my area of expertise.
Just hope FFD stays tranquil and relaxing and doesnt become crazy how the FL can be.
I just d
Where does Sapphire fall in the hierarchy? Is there an Emerald? I was looking now and didnt see Sapphire under AA's status list..
Again, only ever been Gold some not my area of expertise.
Just hope FFD stays tranquil and relaxing and doesnt become crazy how the FL can be.
I just d
Sep 18, 2021, 5:36 am
#278
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Sep 18, 2021, 6:40 am
#279
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: ORD, sadly...
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I'm quite aware of that. But when you have a limited list like that, some geographic variety is appreciated.
Sep 18, 2021, 7:53 am
#281
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Sep 18, 2021, 9:15 am
#282
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I can't speak to what's happening now, but there were no FFD access exceptions for CK prior to COVID, aside from the 2 vouchers.
Sep 18, 2021, 9:17 am
#283
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Sep 18, 2021, 9:22 am
#284
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Sep 18, 2021, 9:39 am
#285
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Has anyone else had a similar experience, or have an idea of why he was given access?
As a CK flying true full-fare J when that was the highest cabin available on that route (e.g., to CDG) I have never been given FFD access.