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Old Sep 18, 2021, 9:46 am
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Originally Posted by ikwia
Wow...I would consider yourself very lucky!

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.
I didn't realize there was a difference between gaining access to the Flagship Lounge and having private dining. I always have had access. Either that or the dragon found me appealing
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:37 am
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Originally Posted by enviroian
I was given FFD on the following occasions (in 2019)

1. DFW-MEX in J
2. DFW-LHR in J
3. LHR-DFW in J
4. JFK-LHR in J
unless your a tier 1 "do not miss" concierge key who knows the staff very well at the lounges I find this very hard to believe. AA doesnt just let people in their lounges because their feeling nice.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by donotblink
Bridge is closed an under renovations to make room for the new British Airways lounge.


noooo, is it gonna be gone forever? Did the staff give you details?
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:39 am
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unless your a tier 1 "do not miss" concierge key who knows the staff very well at the lounges I find this very hard to believe. AA doesnt just let people in their lounges because their feeling nice.
Why would I lie? LOL. What are the requirements for flagship dining anyway?
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:43 am
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Originally Posted by enviroian
Why would I lie? LOL. What are the requirements for flagship dining anyway?
the requirements are flagship first only and a few partner flights. In 2019 CK got 2 passes. Maybe you were flying flagship first? are you a CK who used your passes?
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:45 am
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the requirements are flagship first only and a few partner flights. In 2019 CK got 2 passes. Maybe you were flying flagship first? are you a CK who used your passes?
Nope. Never flown flagship first. I'm only and EXP. I specifically remember going to MEX from DFW in early 2020 when the attendant walked me to the private room at the end of the club for private dining and handed me a menu. Same for JFK and LHR. LHR was around lunch time and I walked over to the right side of the lounge where the private dining was. I'm not making this up.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:52 am
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Originally Posted by enviroian
Nope. Never flown flagship first. I'm only and EXP. I specifically remember going to MEX from DFW in early 2020 when the attendant walked me to the private room at the end of the club for private dining and handed me a menu. Same for JFK and LHR. LHR was around lunch time and I walked over to the right side of the lounge where the private dining was. I'm not making this up.
There has never been Flagship Dining at LHR....
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:57 am
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Originally Posted by JJeffrey
There has never been Flagship Dining at LHR....
well that answers that one then. Thanks
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 10:59 am
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Originally Posted by JJeffrey
There has never been Flagship Dining at LHR....
well that answers that one then. Sounds like I just ate where I could order ala carte and this is separate from flagship dining. Sorry for the mis info.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 11:46 am
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Originally Posted by donotblink
Bridge is closed an under renovations to make room for the new British Airways lounge....
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noooo, is it gonna be gone forever? Did the staff give you details?
Are you sure about that? Seems like a very small footprint for BA.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 11:48 am
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Just to let you know that I was in Chicago recently and the Admirals Club agents in ORD have told me that the Flagship Lounge reopening over there is delayed at least until late-fall.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 12:14 pm
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I recall (pre pandemic) several times when I flew F (international, and TransCon Flagship F), at checked in to the lounge, agent would give me a paper Invitaion (sometime pre-printed; sometime hand written). Most times when I didn't feel like immediately dining, they would keep that Invite and save it when I was ready to eat. They would walk me inside the FFD restaurant. That's it.

When I traveled in J, I never received an Invite to dine FFD
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
Just to let you know that I was in Chicago recently and the Admirals Club agents in ORD have told me that the Flagship Lounge reopening over there is delayed at least until late-fall.
agents at ord said October was the plan, is that changed to November? maybe December? Bummer for the delay ord needs the flagship lounge.
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Global321
Are you sure about that? Seems like a very small footprint for BA.
Agreed it seems tiny, arent aa and ba in different terminals too? why do they need a lounge within the flagship louge?
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Old Sep 18, 2021, 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by enviroian
well that answers that one then. Thanks
are you able to access flagship lounges domestically?
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