AA's Admirals Club 30-day Membership: QF lounge access?

[pagingjoan]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

....For MEL it doesn't mention whether or not you can use the lounge from the international terminal T2, only how to get to it if travelling domestically and even sub-heads Melbourne Aiport as Adelaide....

Yes, that's a doozy!
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Adelaide Airport

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[TD]Via escalator, first floor after security
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[TD]Qantas
Must present your membership card (or 30 Day Membership reciept) and boarding pass at check-in counter for same day travel on Qantas operated flight.
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[grussellt]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

I have asked AA to add Sydney T1 to lounges for access (and move Melbourne airport back from Adelaide to Tullamarine). It's in the webmaster's hands.

 

[gizzard]

There's a bit of a cross in threads going on here with this one:
http://www.australianfrequentflyer....e/30-days-admirals-club-membership-37593.html

I'm currently in the US and used a 30 day AC pass that I bought before deparing Oz (see note in other thread). I have used it in QP Domestic Melbourne; SYD Businees International; LAX/DFW/MIA (twice)/ORD without any problems. I still have nearly 3 weeks left on it and will probably use it again for my next 3 flights as it's just so easy in the AC lounges and the Angels there always seem pleased to be presented with one of these "novelty" passes. In Oz it was as an oddity but there were no real questions asked although the first person didn't know in either case.

You don't need plastic, in the US you only need your AA number as the rest is in the computer and in Oz it was just accepted after a bit of checking.

 

[grussellt]

Thanks, Gizzard. It's good to have confirmation that the 30-day pass works as planned. Previously I have only used a one day pass (in LAX and ORD) and thought it was worth it for a shower and drinks. For two people travelling together, the 30-day variety is the same cost but clearly a lomger lasting benefit. We'll give it a good work-out in September

 

[gizzard]

Thanks, Gizzard. It's good to have confirmation that the 30-day pass works as planned. Previously I have only used a one day pass (in LAX and ORD) and thought it was worth it for a shower and drinks. For two people travelling together, the 30-day variety is the same cost but clearly a lomger lasting benefit. We'll give it a good work-out in September

I should have said in the last post that you need the receipt, of course. When I printed mine out I had 2 print outs, the one with the payment on it which also has the AA number and that's the one that they look at in the US. For the QF lounges I just showed the other print out that simply shows that "Gizzard" is entitled to use the lounge for this 30 day period.

 

[CaptainPesmo]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

I'll be flying Qantas Sydney-Narita return later this year in economy. So no lounge access for me based on travel class or status, and having learnt of the existence of these AC short-term passes, I'm formulating a cunning plan involving a Admirals Club 30 day pass. I wanted to run it by the AFF experts in case there was something obvious I was missing or some of your experiences might let me come up with a better plan:

Going by what's already been said in this thread, I'm assuming I'll be right to access the Qantas International Business lounge in Sydney? Then on the return leg, would I be able to choose to access either the Admirals Club or Qantas lounge in Narita (I understand both are in Terminal 2, AC in the main building, QP in the satellite). Assuming I get a choice and don't have to use the Admirals Club, am I right in thinking the Qantas lounge will be the better option?

 

[gizzard]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Going by what's already been said in this thread, I'm assuming I'll be right to access the Qantas International Business lounge in Sydney?

I can answer this bit as I did it last week. I just showed the receipt for the pass and my BP and, although the first person there wasn't sure, there was no problem with the second. So, as long as you're flying QF I see this as a temporary QC pass too and should work in Narita.

 

[casanovawa]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Was just wondering, I will be in the US in a couple of weeks and will be taking several flights around the US over a period of weeks, some with AA some with other airlines. I was wondering if there was an element of Anytime access to AC's in terms of just needing the pass and government issued ID and not a BP for a flight with AA so i can use AC's when flying a different airline...

When i try to look at the terms and conditions for entry to the AC for this pass, under benefits it takes me to the generic Admirals Club T&Cs and these seem to be the conditions of admittance and it doesn't mention an AA BP:

Admittance

• Annual members are required to present their valid membership card or AAdvantage frequent flyer card and a government issued photo ID to a representative for admittance to any Club. Failure to present the above may result in admission being denied. American reserves the right, at its discretion, to revoke membership privileges and retrieve membership cards. The membership card is the property of American and must be returned upon request.
• 30 Day members are required to provide their AAdvantage frequent flyer card or AAdvantage number, and a government issued photo ID to a representative for admittance to any Club. Failure to present the above may result in admission being denied. American reserves the right, at its discretion, to revoke membership privileges.
• American will retrieve expired annual membership cards or cards that are presented by someone other than the member.
• American reserves the right to terminate any membership or remove any member or visitor for inappropriate conduct, including, but not limited to, conduct that is disruptive, abusive or violent, or for failing to comply with membership terms and conditions.
• American disclaims responsibility for articles lost or stolen in the Club.
• Airline, airport, and industry employees are not permitted access while in uniform (this includes employees of other airlines, private and corporate aircraft, and charter carriers).
• Admirals Club facility space may not be used for solicitation or for the purpose of seeking to solicit airline, airport or industry employees.

 

[grussellt]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

As long as you have access to airside (which you will have with BP from other airline) you can access the relevant AC.

 

[serfty]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

As long as you have access to airside (which you will have with BP from other airline) you can access the relevant AC.

Of course, at most of the larger airports, this can be in a "different terminal" and unless there is an airside link you might not be able to get access.

Check carefully. ...

 

[casanovawa]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Well I have tried to check online but can't see anything much more than those admittance terms i copied and pasted in which is for the annual membership...I guess i could email AA and see if they can confirm what the admittance conditions are for the 30 day pass... For the 1 day pass i think you do have to have an AA BP for a flight that day...

 

[casanovawa]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Ok go an email back from them saying there are only 3 differences between the 30 day pass and the annual membership: duration of membership, whether you receive a card or not and the option to add a spouse membership.So hopefully yhay means admittance conditions are the same, just an ID and proof you have bought the 30 day pass...Will let people know how it goes...

 

[Bengingerflea]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

The 30 day AA Admirals Club pass sounds like a good deal.
Correct me if I am wrong.
I am doing 8 flights with Mum & two kids over 4 weeks.
Two on QF from ADL-SYD then SYD-Santiago Chile
One on LAN from Santiago - EZE, Argentina
Two on Delta from EZE-ATL then ATL- LAX
One on Hawaiian from LAX-HNL
Two on QF from HNL-SYD then SYD- ADL
Can I use the AA or QF lounges at all airports regardless of which airline I am flying with using the 30 day pass?
Do I need a 30 day pass for both adults or will one for me get us all in?

 

[casanovawa]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Here is where the Admiral Clubs locations are and many of the ones outside of the US seem to need a BP with same day travel on AA or Qantas to be presented while most of the ones in the US don't seem to stipulate that...

Admirals Club Locations And Pass Information

 

[visitant]

Has anyone used the AC 30 day pass in a Qantas lounge in Australia (specifically Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney) with 2 guests?
For USD$99 for a month and the ability to bring the wife and kid into the lounge, it seems like incredible value!

Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[gizzard]

Has anyone used the AC 30 day pass in a Qantas lounge in Australia (specifically Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney) with 2 guests?

I have used it to enter the Melbourne QP but was travelling solo.

 

[Danger]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

The Admirals Club one day passes are 40% for the next couple of days. Now just USD30 instead of USD50.

 

[hummel]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Link is here: https://www.aa.com/admiralsclub/odp/startPurchase.do?v_locale=en_US&v_mobileUAFlag=AA

Looks like 24 hours for me. Still a cheap way of getting into a QP I am reading it right.

One-Day Pass is valid up to 365 days from date of purchase

I assume these passes need to be 'activated' in some way then?

 

[Danger]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Link is here: https://www.aa.com/admiralsclub/odp/startPurchase.do?v_locale=en_US&v_mobileUAFlag=AA

Looks like 24 hours for me. Still a cheap way of getting into a QP I am reading it right.

One-Day Pass is valid up to 365 days from date of purchase

I assume these passes need to be 'activated' in some way then?

In the box at the bottom of the page that reads 'Admirals Club Terms & Conditions', one of the dot points is: "Day passes are not valid for use at the facilities of other airlines with which American Airlines may have reciprocal lounge or club access privileges." To me that rules out use at QF lounges.

 

[casanovawa]

Re: 30 Days Admirals Club Membership

Went and bought a 30 day pass yesterday from an AC at Miami airport and asked and she confirmed that, like the annual membership, you don't need to be flying AA that day, you probably just need a ticket that will get you airside into a terminal with an AC club in it or be able to reach such a terminal...