Fattony Posted October 26, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2011 If I arrive at MIA on international biz class (from Brazil), and then transfer to a domestic flight (a one-class AA commuter jet), so I have the right to use the AA Admirals Club while waiting? It's inside security? I do realize I'd exit security after Immigration and Customs and then have to go through security to get to the gate for my domestic flight. I'm used to Continental/United, where international biz class ticket does give me the right to use their clubs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted October 26, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes if it's the same day. The AC is airside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattony Posted October 26, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes if it's the same day. The AC is airside. Thanks. Hoping it'll be open Thanskgiving night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted October 27, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I would check www.aa.com for information on hours open for that club and if enough information is not shown, I would email customer service. If that fails I would post a question on www.flyertalk.com under the American Airlines topic which is a sub-topic of Miles and Points. Here is a link to Lounge Access questions: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-aadvantage/1023801-help-desk-lounge-access-rules.html Here's a link with a great deal of Admiral's club info. http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/admirals-club-holiday-hours.jsp but not Thanksgiving. You need to telephone the Admiral's club you hope to use. Here's a link for that: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/AdmiralsLocations.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted October 30, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I am assuming that you'll be arriving on an early morning flight into MIA. The lounge opens early anticipating these flights from South America. The lounge closes after the lasts flights are called in the evening. Here is the link with hours: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/AdmiralsLocations.jsp#MIA I can't imagine why you would be denied access to the club given that your inbound flight is in business but a simple call to the airline would let you know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Does holding an AA first or biz class boarding pass give you Admiral Club access regardless of your status within their mileage program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted October 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Rules for access here: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/AdmiralsLoungeAccess.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=loungeaccess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Does holding an AA first or biz class boarding pass give you Admiral Club access regardless of your status within their mileage program? I am doing this by memory. I would check the AA web site. For International flights you will have access for first and business class regardless of how you obtained the seats. For domestic flights I believe the answer is no. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted October 30, 2011 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Does holding an AA first or biz class boarding pass give you Admiral Club access regardless of your status within their mileage program? I am doing this by memory. I would check the AA web site. For International flights you will have access for first and business class regardless of how you obtained the seats. For domestic flights I believe the answer is no. Keith Keith is correct with a minor caveat - "international" does not include Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. On domestic flights you only get access if you're in paid first class on 3-class transcontinental flights (e.g. JFK-LAX.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 31, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2011 On domestic flights you only get access if you're in paid first class on 3-class transcontinental flights (e.g. JFK-LAX.) I think we're good based on the link 6rugrats provided.....??? We'll be in paid FC on a two-cabin transcontinental flight (SFO-MIA). From AA.com: Full-Fare First-Class traveling nonstop on two-class transcontinental flight (booked in F or Z inventory) *Transcontinental flights are non-stop flights between the following cities: Boston / Los Angeles New York (JFK) / San Diego Los Angeles / Miami New York (JFK)/ San Francisco Miami / San Francisco New York (JFK)/ Seattle Newark / Los Angeles Washington Dulles / Los Angeles New York (JFK) / Los Angeles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted October 31, 2011 #11 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Dear Beav: How dare you actually look up the applicable rules and see how it fits with your particular individual situation!!! You are setting a bad precedent and need to return to relying on apocryphal anecdotes. Best, FTer PS: Enjoy your flights!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted October 31, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think we're good based on the link 6rugrats provided.....??? We'll be in paid FC on a two-cabin transcontinental flight (SFO-MIA). From AA.com: Full-Fare First-Class traveling nonstop on two-class transcontinental flight (booked in F or Z inventory) *Transcontinental flights are non-stop flights between the following cities: Boston / Los Angeles New York (JFK) / San Diego Los Angeles / Miami New York (JFK)/ San Francisco Miami / San Francisco New York (JFK)/ Seattle Newark / Los Angeles Washington Dulles / Los Angeles New York (JFK) / Los Angeles Dear Beav: How dare you actually look up the applicable rules and see how it fits with your particular individual situation!!! You are setting a bad precedent and need to return to relying on apocryphal anecdotes. Best, FTer PS: Enjoy your flights!! Serves me right for not hovering on CC over the weekend. I stand corrected. (Although, in my defense, I'm not sure how long the two-class language has been there. I don't recall it being the case when I first got involved with AA, but old brains tend to be leaky.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 31, 2011 #13 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Serves me right for not hovering on CC over the weekend. I stand corrected. (Although, in my defense, I'm not sure how long the two-class language has been there. I don't recall it being the case when I first got involved with AA, but old brains tend to be leaky.) No worries -- you're still an expert ;) And thanks to the rugrat for the link..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted October 31, 2011 #14 Share Posted October 31, 2011 We'll be in paid FC on a two-cabin transcontinental flight (SFO-MIA). From AA.com: Full-Fare First-Class traveling nonstop on two-class transcontinental flight (booked in F or Z inventory) Just double check the definition of "full-fare first class" and your own first class fare basis. There is very often "discounted" first class and that apparently doesn't allow access to the AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted October 31, 2011 #15 Share Posted October 31, 2011 However, when all is said and done you can purchase a day pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 31, 2011 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Speaking of San Francisco the new San Francisco terminal is beautiful. Even lots of nice restaurants and take out and some of it was quite healthy which is my preference. The new Admirals Club is absolutely beautiful. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted October 31, 2011 #17 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just double check the definition of "full-fare first class" and your own first class fare basis. There is very often "discounted" first class and that apparently doesn't allow access to the AC. Understood! Speaking of San Francisco the new San Francisco terminal is beautiful. Even lots of nice restaurants and take out and some of it was quite healthy which is my preference. The new Admirals Club is absolutely beautiful. I'll have to surf on over to the AA board at Flyertalk. No doubt there will be some feedback on SFO's new Admiral Club.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted October 31, 2011 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2011 On domestic flights you only get access if you're in paid first class on 3-class transcontinental flights (e.g. JFK-LAX.) We were able to use the Admiral's Club on a domestic reward ticket. It was issued as a Z class ticket, and that's all the receptionist cared about.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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