Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining to start reopening September 2021
Dec 5, 2021, 5:02 pm
#826
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: STL/ORD/MCI/SAN
Programs: AA CK MM, AC SE100K, BA Gold, UA 1K, DL Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,989
I’ve been to JFK twice since it reopened. A couple of weeks ago, they seemed to have all the wines.
This week, the first two red wines I ordered were not available (they happened to be the two most expensive ones on the list).
I’m sure AA would cite supply chain issues if I inquired further, so I haven’t bothered, but they already devalued the drink selection from the initial menu on offer when FFD reopened, so I’m really hoping the trend won’t continue.
This week, the first two red wines I ordered were not available (they happened to be the two most expensive ones on the list).
I’m sure AA would cite supply chain issues if I inquired further, so I haven’t bothered, but they already devalued the drink selection from the initial menu on offer when FFD reopened, so I’m really hoping the trend won’t continue.
Dec 5, 2021, 5:05 pm
#827
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: STL/ORD/MCI/SAN
Programs: AA CK MM, AC SE100K, BA Gold, UA 1K, DL Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,989
Ultimately it worked out. Plane was a bit late and I got there at 9:15 pm. AAgents consulted among themselves as to when FFD closed (they were told 10:00, even though officially it’s 10:30). Escorted to FFD and was the only customer for the hour-plus I was there, letting my checked bag gather dust on the carousel. Fine food and liquor as you’d expect. My appetite was modest after feasting on the plane (including ice cream sundaes once again). Had a couple of nicely cooked fish dishes. They were out of all but one red wine…..
Dec 6, 2021, 5:44 pm
#828
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,228
I was at ORD on 11/28 and the staff there said that January 2022 was "maybe" the earliest that the ORD Flagship Lounge would open. My next flight is through LAX on 12/21 so I am hoping that the Qantas lounge will be open by then. It's incredibly frustrating that AA can't get DFW / LAX / ORD open anytime soon. It's great that JFK and MIA are open for the folks who fly through there but for those of us flying elsewhere I can't be the only one fed up with cheese cubes, hummus and no premium beverages!
Dec 7, 2021, 5:49 am
#829
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA executive club
Posts: 109
I was at ORD on 11/28 and the staff there said that January 2022 was "maybe" the earliest that the ORD Flagship Lounge would open. My next flight is through LAX on 12/21 so I am hoping that the Qantas lounge will be open by then. It's incredibly frustrating that AA can't get DFW / LAX / ORD open anytime soon. It's great that JFK and MIA are open for the folks who fly through there but for those of us flying elsewhere I can't be the only one fed up with cheese cubes, hummus and no premium beverages!
Dec 7, 2021, 8:44 am
#830
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: NYC/LAX/ATL
Programs: JAL Diamond, BAEC Gold, AS 75K, VS Gold, AC 50K, WoH Globalist, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 237
Still remember how surprised I was when AA beat UA to reopen FL before Polaris.
Two months later UA has opened IAD Polaris, reopened EWR and IAH, and as of today ORD. LAX and SFO are on track targeting January 22.
ORD/DFW/LAX FLs, on the other hand, do not even have an announced reopening date.
Two months later UA has opened IAD Polaris, reopened EWR and IAH, and as of today ORD. LAX and SFO are on track targeting January 22.
ORD/DFW/LAX FLs, on the other hand, do not even have an announced reopening date.
Dec 7, 2021, 11:06 am
#831
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: One World
Posts: 130
Still remember how surprised I was when AA beat UA to reopen FL before Polaris.
Two months later UA has opened IAD Polaris, reopened EWR and IAH, and as of today ORD. LAX and SFO are on track targeting January 22.
ORD/DFW/LAX FLs, on the other hand, do not even have an announced reopening date.
Two months later UA has opened IAD Polaris, reopened EWR and IAH, and as of today ORD. LAX and SFO are on track targeting January 22.
ORD/DFW/LAX FLs, on the other hand, do not even have an announced reopening date.
Dec 7, 2021, 11:49 am
#832
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
United gave Polaris business customers a card for (sometimes, unlimited) premium drink at United Clubs when Polaris lounges were closed.
Dec 7, 2021, 7:26 pm
#835
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: somewhere north of stateside...
Posts: 4,153
Its pathetic that a J international boarding pass doesn't get you free drinks at the bar.
Dec 8, 2021, 7:50 pm
#837
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: One World
Posts: 130
Yes, I experienced this out of Newark this past summer to Paris. That United Club was pathetic... Ramen noodles and the occasional pigs in a blanket.
Dec 8, 2021, 8:21 pm
#838
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW-In Plano & CDG-In the 11th
Programs: DL Diamond, AA revenue negative, Bonvoy Titanium +, Avis likes me
Posts: 3,209
AA-Recognizing the PRICE of everything (excluding customer satisfaction), and not knowing the VALUE of anything on a daily basis.
Looking forward to a boarded up FL in DFW, and god knows what in MIA on the 15th. (End of sarcasm)
Everyone please fly safely, no matter what airline, the weather, or who is in charge.
Last edited by Dallas49er; Dec 8, 2021 at 8:27 pm