SFO-JFK red eye in F
Nov 2, 2022, 2:25 pm
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SFO-JFK red eye in F
Can I use the F lounge upon arrival? I am checking into a hotel that day but I really love Krug so I want to get a few glasses in to start my date.
(No status. Self paid flight in F.)
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Nov 2, 2022, 2:39 pm
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Yes, you can access Flagship First Dining on arrival. I hate to disappoint you, but they no longer serve Krug; the offering is now Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle. Unfortunately, there have been reports in other threads that the JFK facility has been out of LPGS…
Nov 2, 2022, 9:34 pm
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Nov 2, 2022, 11:45 pm
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Nov 3, 2022, 5:12 am
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AA has never served Dom in Flagship Dining AFAIK, I'd suggest reading through the dedicated FFD thread below, there are lots of reviews, pics, menus, etc. so you can know exactly what to expect.
Guide to AA Flagship First Dining Qualifications, Access & Related
Guide to AA Flagship First Dining Qualifications, Access & Related
Nov 3, 2022, 5:18 am
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My recollection visiting JFK FFD once for breakfast in the early morning is they also weren't willing to serve the Krug. The unavailability might have extended to all the alcohol. The overall experience was definitely less impressive than visiting for lunch or dinner.
Nov 3, 2022, 10:35 am
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Nov 3, 2022, 3:48 pm
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The champagne at the moment is Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle and it is pretty good.
I flew SFO-JFK yesterday in F and had some difficulty getting into the Flagship lounge and dining – the entry guardian was only interested in my departing flight, and then he thought F was the same as J (not an unreasonable mistake these days) and finally he thought it was only LAX-JFK that had Flagship Dining (and not SFO). I had to politely insist he check with someone else at each step.
I hope you get someone not quite so new to the. job
I flew SFO-JFK yesterday in F and had some difficulty getting into the Flagship lounge and dining – the entry guardian was only interested in my departing flight, and then he thought F was the same as J (not an unreasonable mistake these days) and finally he thought it was only LAX-JFK that had Flagship Dining (and not SFO). I had to politely insist he check with someone else at each step.
I hope you get someone not quite so new to the. job
Nov 4, 2022, 5:50 am
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Nov 4, 2022, 12:00 pm
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Don't recall if it was there before 8 am however.
Nov 4, 2022, 9:41 pm
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Thanks guys I will report back! I got plenty of Krug at home so I guess I am not missing out much plus the 170th edition tastes not as good anyway.