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Inside the lounge, you can expect complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi and a place to sit away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal. You'll find nearly 50 Admirals Clubs in airports worldwide, including major American Airlines hubs.
There are a handful of ways to access the Admirals Club before your next flight — here are your options.
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Regardless of how you gain access to the Admirals Club — through a membership, class of service or American Airlines AAdvantage elite status — know that you must present a same-day boarding pass for an eligible departing or arriving flight.
The eligibility requirements vary slightly depending on how you're accessing the lounge. For example, one-day passes require a same-day flight marketed or operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld airline. The same is true for Admirals Club members, except that flights marketed or operated by Aer Lingus also qualify.
Lifetime Admirals Club members are subject to the same-day eligible-flight requirement as well.
An easy way to access the Admirals Club is by opening the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard , which, for a limited time, earns 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening. Cardholders also receive a complimentary Admirals Club membership, which can provide substantial value compared with purchasing an annual membership separately. The card has a $695 annual fee.
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With this membership, you get access for up to two guests or immediate family members traveling with you. Guests must present a boarding pass for same-day travel on American Airlines or a Oneworld airline.
The card remains the only credit card that includes an Admirals Club membership.
The real hidden gem of this card is its generous authorized-user policy. You can add up to three authorized users to your account for $175, then additional authorized users for $175 each. Authorized users get Admirals Club access when they hold a same-day boarding pass for a flight marketed or operated by American Airlines or marketed and ope…