American Airlines Admirals Club
The Lounge Brings Luxury Back to Airports for Aadvantage Flyers
Aug 9, 2007
American Airlines offers a great respite from the stultifying boredom of long waits at airport terminals. The American Airlines Admirals Club is an exclusive area, accessible through a door and (from experience) a one-stop private elevator ride away from the noise and semi-chaos of the airport. Luxury travel loses a lot of the "luxury" ambience when elite business and first class fliers are herded, sheeplike, into crowded terminals next to screeching, bored children and other airport passengers - who may stretch out across three or four terminal seats for a nap. The American Airlines Admirals Club provides a sophisticated, relatively quiet and private alternative. Becoming a member of the Admirals Club allows for access at any club lounge, at any airport that has this amenity.
Travel agents consistently suggest arriving at airports 2 hours before the time of departure. Two hours! That's a lot of time, especially when traveling with children. According to the US Department of Transportation, departure delays are at an all time high these days. This effectively stretches out those two hours to at least three. Imagine spending that time chasing children up and down passageways, or rereading that newspaper, or looking through the inventory of the Hudson News near the terminals. Not a lot of fun. The Admirals Club, available to business and first class ticket holders on American Airlines planes, is a definite improvement. Admirals Club membership is a nice perk for business travel as well.
The American Airlines Admirals Club, essentially like the airport VIP lounge of old, allows luxury and leisure travel to start before arriving at a vacation destination. Admirals Clubs are found at over 40 major airports in the United States and Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
American Airlines Admirals Club Details:
- Although membership is preferred, one-day passes can be purchased as well.
- An Admirals Club one-day pass is $50 for one person, $75 for two, $100 for three people.
- International business and first class American Airlines passengers receive complementary access to the Admirals Lounge.
- Upgrades from coach seats do not include access to the Admirals Club lounge.
- Members of American Airlines Admirals Club can get assistance with reservations, boarding passes, and seat selection.
- Complimentary snacks and beverages are available in the lounge.
- Admirals Club lounges have Wi-Fi internet access, and free access to the internet on Lenovo ThinkCentre computers.
- Some Admirals Club lounges also offer children's play areas, shower facilities, and music rooms with Bose headsets.
- Membership in the Admirals Club is non-transferable, but family members and guests are allowed access to the lounge when traveling with a member of the club.
- Conference rooms and business travel equipment, such as fax machines are available at some, but not all, Admirals Club locations.
- American Airlines Admirals Club membership fees are based on one's status in the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Executive Platinum, Platinum, and Gold members can receive discounted pricing on membership.
- To become a member, call the American Airlines Admirals Club customer service at (800) 237-7971
The ambience is subdued, the sofas and cushy leather chairs are comfortable, and the time passes easily at American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. Membership, for frequent business and leisure air travelers, is a solid investment in maintaining the luxury of air travel. An overall vacation is made better from the start.
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