Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining to start reopening September 2021
Jan 9, 2022, 5:08 pm
#977
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So with Paid J class on MIA-LAX next Thursday, I believe I get access to the FL lounge at MIA. Between that and the Centurion Lounge, which one is the better bet?
Jan 10, 2022, 1:23 pm
#978
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FL is self-serve for mostly everything, including drinks. The food is better, and you’re likely to have more space to yourself.
Needless to say, you’re also just a few steps away from AA agents in the FL if anything happens with your flight (cancelled, delayed, etc.).
Most of the time, it would be tough to justify picking Centurion over the FL.
Jan 10, 2022, 3:05 pm
#980
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Food - FL by a good amount.
Only reason to pick Centurion would be if it ended up being right next to your gate and you don’t have enough time to get to the FL (or unless you really want a bartender who will make cocktails for you)...
Most of the time, it would be tough to justify picking Centurion over the FL.
Most of the time, it would be tough to justify picking Centurion over the FL.
Me too. I did a pub run between them when I had extra time. It was not worth it to go to Centurion.
Jan 13, 2022, 11:53 am
#981
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NBC DFW article today: DFW airport job fair today and tomorrow, hiring on the spot for multiple positions including for Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining. So maybe it will open sooner than later?
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Jan 13, 2022, 5:50 pm
#982
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In the JFK FL. The champagne at the door is Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut. I think the girl serving is partaking since she was pretty giggly while giving it out. I think the buffet is quite good. They had a delicious salmon dish tonight. It's fairly full just before 8 in the evening.
Jan 13, 2022, 6:00 pm
#983
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In the JFK FL. The champagne at the door is Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut. I think the girl serving is partaking since she was pretty giggly while giving it out. I think the buffet is quite good. They had a delicious salmon dish tonight. It's fairly full just before 8 in the evening.
Jan 13, 2022, 6:17 pm
#984
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Was the chef's station operating in the MIA Lounge, where a chef makes freshly-prepared customized hot entrees for you?
Jan 13, 2022, 6:18 pm
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Jan 13, 2022, 7:27 pm
#986
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Flew JFK-SNA in Flagship F tonight. Got to tryout FFD and FL at JFK. The lounge was pretty quiet. I have two quick comments about the experience. The FD menu seems not to reflect common American foods, there was no basic steak, chicken or pasta dish. As someone who does not enjoy lamb or seafood, I found the menu limiting. The lounge was nice. I enjoyed that the showers were open. I used the shower room more as a private bathroom since it has a toilet and sink.
Jan 13, 2022, 7:45 pm
#988
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Jan 13, 2022, 8:04 pm
#989
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Hopefully, you got something that you liked at FFD. Saw in the photo of the menu on the post right below yours that there was a burger on the menu and some pizza app.
Jan 14, 2022, 12:53 am
#990
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Access to FF
If an F award ticket for JFK-SFO non-stop is obtained using a partner carrier's miles (e.g., Alaska, Etihad, BA), do you still have access to eat in the JFK First Flagship Dining Room?
Thanks for any information.
Thanks for any information.