BA GGL/CCR, access to AA Flagship First Dining
Dec 1, 2019, 7:17 am
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BA GGL/CCR, access to AA Flagship First Dining
I'm BA GGL+CCR, in this instance travelling in J from MIA to UVF. I get access to the AA Flagship Lounge at MIA, but it seems I don't get access to Flagship First Dining. Is that correct (I fully expect so)? Or is (effectively) BA CCR access meant to reciprocate? If not, are there any circumstances where someone not travelling in "true" F (i.e. F in a 3 cabin service) can access AA Flagship First Dining? F on BA metal with an AA ticket? Can (e.g.) CK members access?
Dec 1, 2019, 7:19 am
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Access to FFD is for those travelling on long haul F with AA. However there are some exceptions, eg if on a transcon in F. Also at MIA if on BA F.
As a GGL/CCR you have no access. But may get lucky.
As a GGL/CCR you have no access. But may get lucky.
Dec 1, 2019, 7:20 am
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There’s a long thread on the AA forum about FFD access.
None for you unless you arrived in AA F from LHR and are connecting. Although BA F qualifies for it on departure (that’s a local arrangement that just happens to also be in place at DFW) I don’t think it counts for connection purposes.
None for you unless you arrived in AA F from LHR and are connecting. Although BA F qualifies for it on departure (that’s a local arrangement that just happens to also be in place at DFW) I don’t think it counts for connection purposes.
Dec 1, 2019, 7:29 am
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There’s a long thread on the AA forum about FFD access.
None for you unless you arrived in AA F from LHR and are connecting. Although BA F qualifies for it on departure (that’s a local arrangement that just happens to also be in place at DFW) I don’t think it counts for connection purposes.
None for you unless you arrived in AA F from LHR and are connecting. Although BA F qualifies for it on departure (that’s a local arrangement that just happens to also be in place at DFW) I don’t think it counts for connection purposes.
Thanks anyway.
Dec 1, 2019, 8:46 am
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Dec 1, 2019, 8:57 am
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Been discussed at length in this recent thread. Primarily LAX, but MIA as well.
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Dec 1, 2019, 12:22 pm
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Dec 1, 2019, 12:29 pm
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Dec 1, 2019, 12:51 pm
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Dec 1, 2019, 2:22 pm
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What I don't quite understand is that at ORD BA Gold (let alone GGL) get into the Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3, which I think is very good. The food is buffet food, but I am always impressed with the variety and the quality. I have no idea - given the restrictions on Flagship dining elsewhere in the AA world - why ORD is an exception, but I'm very pleased about it!
Dec 1, 2019, 2:32 pm
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What I don't quite understand is that at ORD BA Gold (let alone GGL) get into the Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3, which I think is very good. The food is buffet food, but I am always impressed with the variety and the quality. I have no idea - given the restrictions on Flagship dining elsewhere in the AA world - why ORD is an exception, but I'm very pleased about it!
Dec 1, 2019, 3:17 pm
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What I don't quite understand is that at ORD BA Gold (let alone GGL) get into the Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3, which I think is very good. The food is buffet food, but I am always impressed with the variety and the quality. I have no idea - given the restrictions on Flagship dining elsewhere in the AA world - why ORD is an exception, but I'm very pleased about it!
Dec 1, 2019, 3:21 pm
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Dec 1, 2019, 3:23 pm
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Dec 1, 2019, 5:47 pm
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I can't speak authoritatively what the "official" policy is, but I (and many others) have been granted access after an inbound BA F flight. YMMV.