How to get Admirals Club lounge access and all locations

With a history stretching back to the 1930s, the American Airlines Admirals Club is well established in the industry. Enjoy dining, drinks, a business center and more — all for less with a Citi AAdvantage card.

You can use your card at corresponding lounges in nearly 50 locations worldwide. Here’s how to enjoy a stay at these American Airlines clubs.

How to get in and pricing

There are two primary ways to gain access to an Admirals Club lounge: become an Admirals Club member or purchase a day pass.

Purchasing an Admirals Club membership

After joining the AAdvantage program, you can purchase an Admirals Club membership at any Admirals Club location, online or over the phone. You can purchase a membership for yourself or a household through cash or miles. You can also receive a discount on your membership fee depending on your AAdvantage elite status.

Become a member through an eligible American Airlines credit card

Certain AAdvantage credit cards will provide complimentary Admirals Club membership simply for owning the card. As of this writing, only the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® is offering membership. That means that while the membership is technically “free,” you’ll still need to pay the card’s annual fee.

Purchase a day pass

If you’re not an Admirals Club member but want to stop by a lounge for a trip, you can purchase a one-day pass for $59. You’ll need to make your purchase in person as you can’t buy the passes online.

Required items for access

When you wish to enter the lounge, you’ll need to present a few items, including:

• A government-issued photo ID.
• Your Admirals Club membership card or eligible credit card.
• Your boarding passes for same-day travel on American Airlines or partnered airlines.

Compare credit cards with lounge access

Currently, only the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard® provides access to Admirals Club lounges. Here are a few other credit cards that offer complimentary lounge access.

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Name	Product	Foreign transaction fee	Welcome offer	Rewards	Filter values
The Platinum Card® from American Express		None	75,000 points after spending $5,000 in your first 6 months, plus 10x points at US gas stations and US supermarkets on up to $15,000 in combined purchases in the same timeframe	10x points at US gas stations and US supermarkets on up to $15,000 combined in the first 6 months, 5x points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, 5x points on directly-booked flights on up to $500,000 annually, then 1x points after that and on other purchases		One of the most valuable premium travel cards, featuring two welcome offers worth up to $4,500 based on Finder's valuation, multiple travel credits and unrivaled lounge access. Terms apply, see rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chase Sapphire Reserve®		None	60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, a value of up to $900 through Chase Ultimate Rewards.	10x points on Lyft rides, 3x points on dining and travel after earning your $300 travel credit and 1x points on all other purchases		Earn a huge signup bonus worth $900 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Ultimate Rewards with Chase’s premier card.	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card		None	75,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, earn up to $200 in statement credits for eligible purchases at US restaurants within the first 6 months	6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels, 3x at US restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines and 2x for all other purchases		Earn 75,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 or more within your first 3 months. Terms apply, see rates & fees	Apply now View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Admirals Club lounge benefits and amenities

The benefits and amenities you’ll find at an Admirals Club lounge may differ based on your lounge location. Here are a few of the most common benefits.

Admirals Club lounge locations

American Airlines offers more than 50 clubs in over two dozen locations worldwide. Here’s where you can find them.

Partner lounges

If you’ve purchased your Admirals Club membership, you’ll also have access to a variety of partner lounges. Unfortunately, one-day passes and memberships gained through the AAdvantage credit card don’t allow access.

Bottom line

American Express Admirals Club lounges are a great opportunity to get some rest in between flights and are quite accessible, even for non-AAdvantage cardholders. Scout out your destination lounge ahead of time to make sure you take advantage of available amenities.

If American Airlines isn’t your bag, compare other travel cards that offer lounge access to find one that fits your travel preferences.

Frequently asked questions

• Are drinks free in the Admirals Club?

  It depends on the location and the type of drink. Call ahead to your destination lounge for more information.

• Can I use Admirals Club if flying another airline?

  Yes, until November 1, 2019. After that, you’ll need to present a same-day boarding pass with American Airlines or a partner airline.

• Is Admirals Club part of Priority Pass?

  No. The Admirals Club is not included as part of Priority Pass-eligible lounges.