Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining to start reopening September 2021
Nov 8, 2021, 11:57 am
#736
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I made my first FL visit since January, 2020 last weekend at JFK. Full report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33712105-post464.html
Overall very similar to what I remember from 2019 and 2020 in terms of food and liquor. It was great to be back.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33712105-post464.html
Overall very similar to what I remember from 2019 and 2020 in terms of food and liquor. It was great to be back.
Nov 8, 2021, 2:11 pm
#738
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
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Thats why I didnt book that flight. I think it shows that AA doesnt really want MIA-LAX flyers to use the facility. Im hoping to get in after the eastbound flight arrives at 8:39, but you never know..
Nov 8, 2021, 2:18 pm
#739
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 135
I didn't put two and two together until they didn't give me a card when I showed up at the lounge.
Nov 8, 2021, 2:24 pm
#740
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
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Nov 8, 2021, 3:18 pm
#741
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Posts: 727
I visited FFD in JFK last week and it was superb, as always (every bit as good as pre-COVID). Upon arrival in LAX, I was informed that the FL Lounge itself at LAX will not be reopening until January 2022; so much for later this fall
Nov 8, 2021, 3:27 pm
#742
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Nov 8, 2021, 7:25 pm
#743
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
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Also, is there any other benefit to flying F over J on the 777 on this route? The seats look marginally better. Is service/food the same?
Nov 8, 2021, 7:46 pm
#744
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Ventura
Programs: Gov't Travel Aficionado, UA Plat
Posts: 293
Except for 26 Dec, all the LAX-MIA 777s arrive before 1 or after 8. If Im coming from West Coast time, 8 would feel like 11 and Id just want to go to sleep. AA appears to be quite strategic.
Nov 8, 2021, 7:50 pm
#745
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
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Isn't it the other way round - i.e. 8pm EST = 5pm PST? Do they allow you to do FFD in MIA on arrival?
Nov 8, 2021, 8:06 pm
#746
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Ventura
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You are correct. I clearly have not truly earned my elite status, lol. I read somewhere that you do get access on arrival, but for the life of me I cant find the reference.
Nov 8, 2021, 9:50 pm
#747
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
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My understanding is the food is the same, but there may be an additional beverage selection? Seats a bit better, I think. Anyone care to chime in?
Nov 8, 2021, 10:15 pm
#748
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Ventura
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Nov 9, 2021, 7:12 am
#749
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,115
Wow thanks for this. I had booked this exactly and for FFD on an upcoming flight in December. Now I at least have time to move things around! Glad I caught this comment.
Nov 13, 2021, 6:12 am
#750
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Just in time for the Superbowl which is in LA this year.