Details I Got Wrong About American's New JFK Flagship Lounge

yeah pretty sure I picked up a staph infection showering at the Flagship Lounge at LAX and JFK last October. Didn't realize both of them were under construction =\

Now that you know American reads your blog posts, how objective will you be?

Is it worth antagonizing American if it puts your upgrades in jeopardy. Didn't you write a post about conflicts of interest a few weeks ago.

Hey hey hey AA does read OMAAT!

Do a better job, then.

EX Plat's/OWE's get the short stick. More people get access and we lose the dining option.

Bryan, you can't lose what you never had! There's no dinning option today (is there?)

That's great news. While the lounge was aesthetically beautiful, the food and size were disappointing...

"The most significant change being made is that Flagship Lounges will be open to eligible international first and business class passengers, as well as oneworld Emerald and oneworld Sapphire members. "

1) could you define who are "Eligible" (int'l first and business class passengers)?

2) are you sure Sapphire members will be allowed access? This is the first I have heard of that and I would think that Sapphire members would continue to get access to the regular Admirals Club rather than Flagship.

Thanks in advance.

@ Sharon -- Yep, I'm sure about Sapphire members. See here:
https://onemileatatime.com/american-platinum-flagship-lounge-access/

Here are the "eligible" international first and business class regions:
"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"

What's the purpose of the Admiral's Club then if everyone that previously had access to the Admirals Club (OW Sapphire / Emerald and International Biz/First) now has access to the flagship lounge?

Is Admiral's Club essentially just there now for people with memberships?

@lucky did they give a timeline for Flagship Dining?

@ Travis -- It should also open later this spring.

Can you get an answer about when they'll fix the wifi? It's been broken or half-working for months.

@Dan, Currently EXPs have access to the First Class Dining room at DFW. But this dining area is not what AA seems to have in mind for the new Flagship/First Class lounges. I've been told The Flagship Lounge at DFW will not be finished until 2018.

Will access to Flagship Dining include partner international first class passengers? Such as CX F passengers who now depart from JFK terminal 8?

Howdy! Sitting in the JFK flagship lounge now, for the first time ever, watching the plane that's about to fly me to London taxi to the the gate. 🙂

The Pier it ain't, but I must say, for a temporary lounge, it's LIGHT YEARS ahead of the hellhole that is the under-construction Admiral's Club next door.

Per staff here at JFK Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining will begin at JFK on 15 May.

Will ability of Business Class travelers and Aadvantage Sapphire guests to enter the Flagship lounge also begin on 15 May?

Been there Today, andere was told thats the Restaurant will open next Week. Was able to take a few Pictures before the put Paper all ihre the Doors.. .

Just visited the competed Flagship Lounge and its chaos. Was here just after opening and it was great as the review above mentions. Unfortunately there are now so many people with access that you can't even find a place to sit. Food was empty as were most of the refrigerators with drinks due to the number of people in the lounge. Empty wine and champagne bottles cluttered tables everywhere. This is a real downgrade of the previous flagship lounge where at least there was always a place to sit in peace. The new access policy has made this place a zoo--definitely not even close to BA's First Class lounge. Clearly to be avoided if you want a quiet place to work or relax. What a shame that AA can't seem to get things right on their lounges once again.