allset2travel

Glad to hear that FFL is open. Heard anything from the staff regarding when FFD might return?

platbrownguy

+1, there is no "FFL"

At this rate, sadly, one wonders if there will ever be a return of FFD to LAX

Spanish

At the JFK lounge on Friday night, there were neither vermouth nor bitters at the self-serve bar. A shame as I was in the mood for a Manhattan.

No bitters at the "make your own old fashioned" bar, though the did have a 10 year Tawny I enjoyed.

I asked numerous staffs about bitters and vermouths, but nobody had a clue what I was talking about.

Very odd.

FlyFreakquently

Would really like confirmation about LAX FFD. Debating whether to fly F LAX-MIA in May and I'd like to double dip on FFD if possible.

metallo

At LAX this weekend, I attempted to make the “Surf Water” concoction that is pictured a few posts up-thread, but there was no Fever Tree Yuzu. I asked, and they said they didn’t seem to have any, even in the back.

I decided just to make a gin and tonic, but I couldn’t find any tonic water. After asking a staff member, I was brought a Ginger beer from the back. Another staff member then intervened and tried to hand me club soda. I guess because they’re all Fever tree they’re all the same?

Finally, they tracked down some tonic water, which also had to be brought up from the back. The Aviation and Bombay bottles had been emptied out, and no one seemed to be looking to replace them, but they did also have Tanqueray and Hendricks.

I’m glad the lounges are finally reopening, but it looks like there’ll be some growing pains, both with supply issues and with training new staff.

Spanish

Growing pains, indeed. I hope we don’t get to a BYOB situation...

no2chem

Is LPGS back at FFD JFK (wasn't when I was there in Dec)? Trying to decide whether to upgrade a SFO-JFK with a BXP1 or to hope J is oversold and I get upgraded to F...

metallo

Yes, it is.

However, what’s true one day may not be true the next. I believe the current supply issues are genuine (rather than AA being cheap and advertising something they don’t intend to offer), so we may continue to see things occasionally out of stock for the foreseeable future.

chrisny2

I have an upcoming cruise. When it arrives, it would be great to spend some hours catching up on emails and conference calls. (Otherwise I'd have to take that arrival day as another full vacation day.)

Has anyone had experience buying a 1 day pass (in this case, at MIA) for the Flagship Lounge for a long visit, such as at around noon for an 8pm flight? I don't see any length of time limit in the rules, but I thought I would check on first-hand experiences.

FlyerBeek

I've never tried it, but I don't see any reason to think that AA would impose a time limit on a purchased same-day single visit Flagship Lounge pass.

-FlyerBeek

Spanish

Newly-minted BA Silver (Oneworld Sapphire). I have a flight tomorrow, 4 Feb out of MIA to CMH on AA.

Status isn't showing on BP after online check-in. Anyone had any difficulties showing the "digital card" on the British Airways app?

Should I expect any issues?

jcatman

You'll be fine. Show them the BA digital Executive Club card from your app, then your AA boarding pass. Access granted!

Spanish

Thank you, jcatman!

jcatman

Here's some pics from an early evening visit:

jcatman

First visit since early December. Menu has changed. Plus the place has a lot more activity. My server, the excellent Vivi, said they get a lot of guests flying F on British Airways in the late afternoon.

I was warmly greeted and chose the booth all the way in the back. That's my favorite spot, as you have a glass wall behind you and a great observation point to watch all the British guests.





Menus with some new wines.



Cornbread to start, paired with the Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay.



Vivi recommended the Blue Crab Salad, and I paired it with the Chablis. Scrumptious.



Vivi recommended the Wagyu Beef Ravioli, which I paired with the Textbook Napa Cabernet. Before the dish arrived, Emily (another fabulous server) came by and warned me that after I taste the ravioli, I'll want three more servings. She was right. This was rich and sinful.



Next up came the Chili Rubbed Kurobuta Pork Chop. I paired this with the Penner-Ash Pinot Noir (a delicious wine). As I feared, this was on the dry side. Next time, I'm getting that fantastic Korean BBQ Skirt Steak.



When Vivi recommended the Coconut Rice Pudding, I rolled my eyes. Stupid me. This was delicious and paired well with the Caramelized Fig Old Fashion.

It's getting more and more difficult to get into this FFD since it does not open until 1:00pm. But if you can make it work, you'll never want to leave. Food and service is top notch. Indulge yourself for 2-3 hours. Well done, American Airlines.