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ORD / Chicago O'Hare Int'l. Terminal 3 Flagship Lounge Within H-K Admirals Club complex
Link to ORD information.
Link to ORD web site.
LOCATION: Past security, in the crosswalk between gates H6 and K6 (closer to Gate H6). Within the Admirals Club complex. Open as of 14 Sep 2017.
Link to 13 Sep 2017 illustrated article by Gary Leff, View from the Wing.
NOTE: See below for detailed Flagship Lounge access rules. Qualifying oneworld First and Emerald passengers may host one guest.
HOURS: The hours are posted on aa.com here.
AMENITIES:
- Meals throughout the day
- PCs with Internet access
- Wi-Fi
- PrinterOn® printing
- Cell-phone free area (separate room)
- Note: showers available in H/K Admirals Club
- Cell-phone free area (separate room)
- PrinterOn® printing
- Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
NEW FLAGSHIP LOUNGE ACCESS POLICY
As part of "In spring 2017 (sic), we’ll start introducing our all-new, larger Flagship® Lounges – completely redesigned for qualifying First and Business Class customers.
Features
- More room for you to spread out and relax
- Larger buffet with premium, fresh meals
- Premium beer, wine and spirits
- Updated interiors with additional power and privacy options
- More staff in each lounge for the highest level of service
- Updated interiors with additional power and privacy options
- Premium beer, wine and spirits
- Larger buffet with premium, fresh meals
American Airlines is expanding access to the Flagship® Lounges (but reducing access to Flagship® Dining within the Flagship® Lounges):
Expanded access
In the new Flagship® Lounges (not to be confused with Flagship® Dining), eligible customers are:
- First and Business Class customers (on qualifying international flights or 3-class transcontinental markets*)
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum (including Concierge Key), Platinum Pro and Platinum members in any cabin (on qualifying international flights*)
- oneworld® Emerald and Sapphire members in any cabin (on all qualifying flights**)
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum (including Concierge Key), Platinum Pro and Platinum members in any cabin (on qualifying international flights*)
*Qualifying international cities include flights to and from Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Australia and Mexico City only. Flights must be marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline. Domestic currently include A321T three class flights between JFK and LAX or SFO, and 77W MIA-LAX.
**AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum members traveling solely on North American itineraries (other than flights mentioned immediately above) will not qualify. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
FULL Flagship Lounge ACCESS RULES (Link)
Gary Leff's access summary is useful:
The following passengers have access, although the way to think of this is that it’s a business class lounge — open to American Airlines Platinum elites and higher flying international, ConciergeKey members flying domestic, business class passengers and oneworld sapphire (mid-tier) elites any time.
Business or first class passengers flying on American or oneworld airlines flying to Asia Pacific, Europe, Central or South America and Mexico. (First class passengers may bring in one guest, business class passengers do not get guests.)
Business or first class passengers flying non-stop New York JFK – Los Angeles or San Francisco and Los Angeles – Miami.
American’s Platinum (and Platinum Pro) elite members and above flying internationally or connecting to an international flight on American or oneworld, with one guest permitted.
ConciergeKey members even on domestic flights, with one guest permitted.
Non-American Airlines oneworld Emerald (top tier) and Sapphire (mid tier) members even on domestic flights with one guest permitted.
Business or first class passengers flying on American or oneworld airlines flying to Asia Pacific, Europe, Central or South America and Mexico. (First class passengers may bring in one guest, business class passengers do not get guests.)
Business or first class passengers flying non-stop New York JFK – Los Angeles or San Francisco and Los Angeles – Miami.
American’s Platinum (and Platinum Pro) elite members and above flying internationally or connecting to an international flight on American or oneworld, with one guest permitted.
ConciergeKey members even on domestic flights, with one guest permitted.
Non-American Airlines oneworld Emerald (top tier) and Sapphire (mid tier) members even on domestic flights with one guest permitted.
Link to ORD Concourse H-K (Gate H-6) Connector Admirals Club thread
Terminal 3 serves AB [flights end 24 Sep 2017]*, AA, AS, IB*, (*departures only)
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ORD / Chicago O'Hare Int'l. Airport T3 H-K NEW Flagship Lounge (master thread)
Sep 13, 2017, 10:32 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
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Gary has a pretty good review with a lot of photos:
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....-whats-inside/
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....-whats-inside/
Sep 13, 2017, 10:40 am
#19
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, LT Gold
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Looks nice. I like the diversity of the different spaces - buffet, media room, dessert, bar, etc.
AA's design is still not modern enough, IMO, though. UA's Polaris branding and DL's in general are much cleaner and modern.
AA's design is still not modern enough, IMO, though. UA's Polaris branding and DL's in general are much cleaner and modern.
Sep 13, 2017, 2:00 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Chicago / Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy Ambassador; Hyatt Globalist; AA EXP; UA 1K
Posts: 133
Overall good move, although I kind of liked the old flagship lounge restricted to OWEs and F pax, less crowded and seats always available.
Given that AA does not operate F out of ORD (JL is the only ow carrier operating F at T3), this is fair enough.
Given that AA does not operate F out of ORD (JL is the only ow carrier operating F at T3), this is fair enough.
Sep 13, 2017, 3:10 pm
#21
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I've taken the liberty to archive the K-19 content, make this the master thread for the new H-K Flagship Lounge and add a Wikipost (including new access rules). /Moderator
It looks like a very good oneworld Business lounge, in essence. It appears the Admirals Club remains as a second class space for Club members and where there is no Flagship Lounge.
It looks like a very good oneworld Business lounge, in essence. It appears the Admirals Club remains as a second class space for Club members and where there is no Flagship Lounge.
Sep 13, 2017, 8:30 pm
#22
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
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Due to thunderstorms and the ensuing backup at JFK, I missed my opportunity to check out the new lounge tonight. Just grateful that I made my connection.
Sep 15, 2017, 8:39 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
At the new lounge currently. It's pretty nice. While it certainly doesn't hold a candle to The Pier in HKG, it's a solid lounge and WAY better than any AC I've been to.
Lots of food & drink options for breakfast, both hot and cold, western and Japanese. There's also a JAL ticketing agent in the lounge, which is very helpful for getting my boarding passes (AA could not generate them for me and web checking didn't work). Saved me from potentially having to exit to the main checking hall.
The only thing I miss is the snack mix with wasabi peas that one can dispense from the snack towers of sadness at all AC locations. The snacks here are different, as blogger reviews have shown. Solid experience overall though.
Lots of food & drink options for breakfast, both hot and cold, western and Japanese. There's also a JAL ticketing agent in the lounge, which is very helpful for getting my boarding passes (AA could not generate them for me and web checking didn't work). Saved me from potentially having to exit to the main checking hall.
The only thing I miss is the snack mix with wasabi peas that one can dispense from the snack towers of sadness at all AC locations. The snacks here are different, as blogger reviews have shown. Solid experience overall though.
Sep 20, 2017, 8:54 pm
#24
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Another impressive AA Flagship Lounge.
Spent and hour an a half here today between flights and wow, what a pleasant upgrade from the Admirals Club. Friendly AAngel checked me in downstairs, asked if I had heard about the new Flagship Lounge and gave me an invitation. Exiting the elevator on Level 2, another friendly AAngel stationed near the elevators welcomed me. Meant to take a pic of the invitation but I realized that she took it as I entered... which makes sense in case someone is tempted to re-use the invite.
Much larger than I had anticipated based on reports of those that were invited to the press launch last week with great views of the tarmac and H/K gates. Lots of good seating areas and plentiful work space counters with power outlets facing the tarmac.
Sure they're new, but the lav is very nice.
OK, how cool is this? A Bloody Mary Bar.
At the far left end of the lounge is the food and dining area.
A respectable selection of low to mid price ($12-$40) wines including Bollinger. Definitely a step up from the Admirals swill.
Serve yourself bar...
And an impressive selection of serve yourself food...
Blueberry BBQ Chicken...
Stone Ground Grits...
Miso Glazed Salmon...
Forbidden Black Rice and Stir Fry Veggies...
Red Curry Coconut Tofu...
Potato Rosti...
Toasted Pepper Pork Tenderloin with mango chile lime glaze, micro arugula, and the Thai noodle salad.
Field Greens, Watercress, Eyeground Carpaccio, and Carmelized Squash Salad...
I poured myself a glass of Burgundy and had lunch.
I was pretty hungry after the pathetic "Breakfast Sandwich" on my inbound from SNA, so I tried a sampler plate of various offerings.
And then dessert.
Kudos to AA on another excellent Flagship Lounge. Now if they would only stop serving cheap garbage for domestic meals, they might get more business from those of us that have pretty much dumped them for other airlines.
For more pics and an HD version of this report, please visit SFO777.com where I've posted the final installment.
Spent and hour an a half here today between flights and wow, what a pleasant upgrade from the Admirals Club. Friendly AAngel checked me in downstairs, asked if I had heard about the new Flagship Lounge and gave me an invitation. Exiting the elevator on Level 2, another friendly AAngel stationed near the elevators welcomed me. Meant to take a pic of the invitation but I realized that she took it as I entered... which makes sense in case someone is tempted to re-use the invite.
Much larger than I had anticipated based on reports of those that were invited to the press launch last week with great views of the tarmac and H/K gates. Lots of good seating areas and plentiful work space counters with power outlets facing the tarmac.
Sure they're new, but the lav is very nice.
OK, how cool is this? A Bloody Mary Bar.
At the far left end of the lounge is the food and dining area.
A respectable selection of low to mid price ($12-$40) wines including Bollinger. Definitely a step up from the Admirals swill.
Serve yourself bar...
And an impressive selection of serve yourself food...
Blueberry BBQ Chicken...
Stone Ground Grits...
Miso Glazed Salmon...
Forbidden Black Rice and Stir Fry Veggies...
Red Curry Coconut Tofu...
Potato Rosti...
Toasted Pepper Pork Tenderloin with mango chile lime glaze, micro arugula, and the Thai noodle salad.
Field Greens, Watercress, Eyeground Carpaccio, and Carmelized Squash Salad...
I poured myself a glass of Burgundy and had lunch.
I was pretty hungry after the pathetic "Breakfast Sandwich" on my inbound from SNA, so I tried a sampler plate of various offerings.
And then dessert.
Kudos to AA on another excellent Flagship Lounge. Now if they would only stop serving cheap garbage for domestic meals, they might get more business from those of us that have pretty much dumped them for other airlines.
For more pics and an HD version of this report, please visit SFO777.com where I've posted the final installment.
Last edited by SFO777; Sep 21, 2017 at 10:51 pm
Sep 21, 2017, 10:36 pm
#25
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Sep 22, 2017, 7:36 am
#26
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I cleaned up the Wiki:
- added info AB service ends 24 Sep 2017
- removed QR as they moved to T5:
- removed US as they are now AA 
PS. The lounge looks great...
- added info AB service ends 24 Sep 2017
- removed QR as they moved to T5:
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2.ORD DOH - MEMBER OF ONEWORLD
3.ORD DOH - DEPARTS TERMINAL 5
PS. The lounge looks great...
Sep 22, 2017, 8:38 am
#28
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
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I'm not sure, but I didn't try to visit the AC. Visiting one of the other AC's, such as the one near G8, probably would have been easy enough. The way it's setup, you need an invitation to get admitted to the FL. Presumably I'd have had to go back downstairs to get an AC invite and a second FL invite to re-enter the FL.
Sep 22, 2017, 9:36 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
I was there last Friday, it was nice Flagship Lounge and they had a person making "Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich" around noon.
Last edited by fedechat; Sep 22, 2017 at 9:42 am
Sep 22, 2017, 10:00 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DEN
Programs: Double OWE (AA EXP, QF Plat), FI Gold
Posts: 1,887
I'm not sure, but I didn't try to visit the AC. Visiting one of the other AC's, such as the one near G8, probably would have been easy enough. The way it's setup, you need an invitation to get admitted to the FL. Presumably I'd have had to go back downstairs to get an AC invite and a second FL invite to re-enter the FL.