Apr 3, 2015, 4:06 pm
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SJU / San Juan, Puerto Rico, Luís Muñoz Marín International Airport
Terminal D Gate D12 Admirals Club
CLOSED EFFECTIVE 30 Dec 2015
Terminal D Gate D12 Admirals Club
CLOSED EFFECTIVE 30 Dec 2015
NOTE: AA flight check-in, security and gates relocated to Terminal C
Link to SJU airport information on aa.com
Link to SJU website (English)
Link to FT page on the Avianca operated by Global Lounge (SJU4) at SJU (Priority Pass, etc. terminal B-D.) Link to lounge page.
Link to SJU airport guide at sleepingatairports.net
"The Admirals Club® lounge at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International (SJU) will permanently close toward the end of 2015. With more than 50 Admirals Club lounges around the world, we know the Admirals Club experience makes American unique, and we're constantly looking at which lounges best serve our customers based on attendance, frequency of flights and customer demand."
E-mail sent o/a 16 Oct 2015
E-mail sent o/a 16 Oct 2015
American Airlines Admirals Club
SPECIAL NOTICE: AA flight check-in, security and gates now in Terminal C. Please leave sufficient time for the inter-terminal walk. Security checkpoints close at 7:15 p.m. For evening flights, please allow extra time when arriving at the airport.
LOCATION: CLOSES 30 DEC 2015 EOB - Terminal D, American Airlines Concourse, after Security, across from Gate 12. Note AA now departs Terminal C.
HOURS: please see here for current hours.
AMENITIES:
SPECIAL NOTICE: AA flight check-in, security and gates now in Terminal C. Please leave sufficient time for the inter-terminal walk. Security checkpoints close at 7:15 p.m. For evening flights, please allow extra time when arriving at the airport.
LOCATION: CLOSES 30 DEC 2015 EOB - Terminal D, American Airlines Concourse, after Security, across from Gate 12. Note AA now departs Terminal C.
HOURS: please see here for current hours.
AMENITIES:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet Access
- Food for Purchase
Alternative lounge:
Avianca by Global Lounge Network / Priority Pass: https://www.loungeclub.com/en/our-lo...ge-detail/SJU4
Complimentary access: Priority Pass and Diners Club cardholders; Star Alliance Gold members; for first-class passengers on Avianca, Copa and United Airlines. $27.00 access fee for others.
Opening hours: 30 - 19:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 04:30 - 21:00 Tuesday. 04:30 - 20:00 Thursday & Sunday.
Location: Airside - the lounge is located at the entrance of Terminal C. Pass through Security Check Point B-C and walk towards Terminal C until the ''Sala Avianca / VIP" sign can be seen, take lift to third floor.
Amenities:
Avianca by Global Lounge Network / Priority Pass: https://www.loungeclub.com/en/our-lo...ge-detail/SJU4
Complimentary access: Priority Pass and Diners Club cardholders; Star Alliance Gold members; for first-class passengers on Avianca, Copa and United Airlines. $27.00 access fee for others.
Opening hours: 30 - 19:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 04:30 - 21:00 Tuesday. 04:30 - 20:00 Thursday & Sunday.
Location: Airside - the lounge is located at the entrance of Terminal C. Pass through Security Check Point B-C and walk towards Terminal C until the ''Sala Avianca / VIP" sign can be seen, take lift to third floor.
Amenities:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Computers and printer
- Television room
- Testing room (seven recliner chaises, low light, power outlets
- Children's area
- Quiet area
- Complimentary soft and alcoholic beverages
- Complimentary Puerto Rican snacks, pastries
(lower right wiki corner)
SJU / San Juan, Puerto Rico, Admirals Club CLOSE 30 DEC 2015 (master thread)
Oct 16, 2015, 9:24 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Oct 16, 2015, 9:25 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Reminds me of the UA Club in HNL. Golden Girls for sure.
But really, what's with all the cuts to the Club network? If this is how AA is going to operate its airport clubs while they're making money hand over foot, I wonder what happens to the club network when another recession hits.
But really, what's with all the cuts to the Club network? If this is how AA is going to operate its airport clubs while they're making money hand over foot, I wonder what happens to the club network when another recession hits.
Oct 16, 2015, 10:24 am
#50
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Horrible idea. The SJU terminal is miserable, and the AC was small, but good. It made trips to SJU more tolerable. This means that nowhere in the Caribbean will have a club.
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
Oct 16, 2015, 10:38 am
#51
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: ABQ
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Horrible idea. The SJU terminal is miserable, and the AC was small, but good. It made trips to SJU more tolerable. This means that nowhere in the Caribbean will have a club.
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
Oct 16, 2015, 1:14 pm
#52
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
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Posts: 4,606
Sad to see it close, but it doesn't surprised me. I think it was about 3-4 years ago when they closed the second floor. AA has really downsized in SJU a lot, giving way to B6 and now WN. The staff there is one of the friendliest that I've ever seen, they always recognized me all the time, since I go there at least bi-monthly. Wonder what will happen to the location, but with all the re-modeling going on at the airport, who knows. I do agree that the terminal by itself is a dump, not much around there, but I do think that some sort of club is certainly needed. There is 1 ORD, CLT, DFW, JFK & PHL flight, at least 4 MIA flights, and this is not counting some of the seasonal frequencies from CLT and PHL. Seems to me there is a bit of flow in there, maybe a smaller club.
Last edited by arollins; Oct 16, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Oct 16, 2015, 4:35 pm
#54
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Horrible idea. The SJU terminal is miserable, and the AC was small, but good. It made trips to SJU more tolerable. This means that nowhere in the Caribbean will have a club.
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
If they start pulling too many more clubs, I'd have to reconsider my AC membership, unless the cost also scaled appropriately (which ain't gonna happen).
A nice little AC with a great staff. Sad, really said.
Oct 16, 2015, 5:32 pm
#55
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Posts: 678
Expect the smaller LUS clubs to go next, like BDL and BUF, both pleasant clubs and nice to have to those smaller airports. Eventually the huge club at PIT will have to go too. Remember, this is a race to the bottom.
Oct 16, 2015, 7:56 pm
#57
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That club was on life-support anyway, and economic conditions down there, etc-- it's amazing it lasted this long after AA cut back so substantially in SJU.
Oct 16, 2015, 7:56 pm
#58
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: DCA
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Posts: 2,085
Sad to see it close, but it doesn't surprised me. I think it was about 3-4 years ago when they closed the second floor. AA has really downsized in SJU a lot, giving way to B6 and now WN. The staff there is one of the friendliest that I've ever seen, they always recognized me all the time, since I go there at least bi-monthly. Wonder what will happen to the location, but with all the re-modeling going on at the airport, who knows. I do agree that the terminal by itself is a dump, not much around there, but I do think that some sort of club is certainly needed. There is 1 ORD, CLT, DFW, JFK & PHL flight, at least 4 MIA flights, and this is not counting some of the seasonal frequencies from CLT and PHL. Seems to me there is a bit of flow in there, maybe a smaller club.
Oct 17, 2015, 5:25 am
#59
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BUF closes as of 11/1. I say that PIT, GSO, BDL, BNA, TPA and even STL are not safe. OT here but in reality AA should be looking to expand the AC base-FLL, MCO, BWI, IAH, MSP, DTW, IAD (reopen).
Oct 17, 2015, 7:56 am
#60
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Well that sucks, I hadn't heard that about BUF. And yes, clubs at BWI, IAH, and an IAD re-open would be big for me. All my visits to the DC area are usually Reston/metro. Tough to fly to DCA every time and make that drive, especially now that connections to IAD from ORD can go through CLT or PHL. Done both and it's great.