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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
New American Airlines lounge to open at Charlotte airport
American Airlines will introduce a new lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this summer. Why it matters: This will be the airline's first Provisions by Admirals Club lounge, which is designed for travelers who need to keep it moving but still want a quick break. American will have three lounges total at CLT. What to expect: You'll find the roughly 2,000-square-foot lounge in Concourse A near gate A1. The lounge will have minimal furniture beyond high-top standing tables to help travelers get in and out quickly. Food options will include sandwiches, salads, snacks and fresh fruit, plus vegetarian sandwiches and salads. American Airlines representatives will be on-site to assist travelers. By the numbers: Charlotte is American's second-largest hub. It operates most of CLT's flights, with more than 670 peak-day departures to more than 170 destinations in 27 countries, per a release from the airline. How it works: You can access the Provisions by Admirals Club lounge the same way you would an Admirals Club location, including buying a one-day pass for 24 hours for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles. Domestic passengers can access the lounge through an Admirals Club membership, a qualifying frequent flyer program Oneworld status, or the Citi / AAdvantage executive credit card. Eligible AAdvantage status members may access the lounge on qualifying international flights. What they're saying: "Charlotte plays a significant role in the connectivity of the airline, serving millions of customers every year as they travel to, from and through CLT to destinations across our global network," Ralph Lopez Massas, American's senior vice president of CLT operations, said in a statement.
Travel Weekly
26-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
American plans new Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club in Miami
American Airlines plans to build a new Flagship lounge and expand its Admirals Club footprint at Miami International Airport. The new lounges will nearly double American's Miami lounge space. The carrier currently offers an Admirals Club at Gate D15 and Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Gate D30. American plans to convert the current Flagship Lounge into an expanded Admirals Club while building out a new Flagship space. American said that further construction details and timing would be announced at a later date. The carrier in May opened Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport. Source: Business Travel News
Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
More champagne for travelers as American Airlines expands VIP lounges in Miami
American Airlines wants to make the time customers spend at Miami International Airport more enjoyable. So the carrier announced Wednesday plans to expand its VIP lounges for frequent travelers. Plans include building a new Flagship lounge, the airline's fanciest airport amenity. American will also expand its current Admirals Club lounge. When the project opens, the airline said it will have almost twice the amount of lounge space at MIA. 'The lounge experience plays a key role in enhancing that travel journey, offering a quiet and comfortable respite from the busy terminal,' Juan Carlos Liscando, American's vice president of MIA operations, said in a statement. He described the future area as 'new and improved spaces to relax, work and play.' MORE: Colombian airline Avianca opens new lounge at Miami airport. Take a look This will be American's sixth Flagship lounge. In May, the airline unveiled the lounge at Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal A West. American now offers three VIP lounges at MIA. An Admirals Club lounge is at gate D15. Flagship and Admirals Club lounges are at D30. With the new plans, that Flagship lounge, which opened in 2017, will be converted into an expanded Admirals Club lounge. Meanwhile, the new Flagship lounge will be built from scratch. That space will offer champagne on arrival, local food items and a la carte dining, the airline said. VIP members or day-pass holders can get free food. In recent years, airlines have invested heavily in their frequent flier lounges. In 2024, Delta Air Lines upgraded its VIP lounge at MIA. In March, Avianca and TAP Portugal unveiled a renovated space. American didn't provide a timeline or give details on whether the current lounges will close or be affected once construction starts. The airline also didn't say where the new Flagship lounge would be located at MIA. The moves comes as American is operating its largest summer schedule to date from MIA. In June, the airline started non-stop service to Rome. American has more than 400 peak daily flights from MIA and serves more than 30 million customers a year. The airline is also a large source of work in the region, employing more than 14,500 people at the Miami airport. Offerings at the AA airport lounges The lounges at MIA upon completion will offer: ▪ Comfortable seating where one can 'relax and recharge' ▪ Bar and dining ▪ Spa-style suites with showers ▪ Work stations ▪ Kid-friendly family rooms ▪ High-speed Wi-Fi ▪ Ample power outlets ▪ 'Clearly displayed' flight information screens ▪ Local artwork How to access the VIP lounges ▪ For people traveling within the United States, accessing the Admirals Club or Flagship lounge requires a membership, qualifying 'oneworld' status or the Citi AAdvantage Executive credit card. ▪ Travelers can also buy a day pass, allowing lounge use for 24 hours, for $79, or 7,900 AAdvantage miles for Admirals or a single visit pass for $150, or 15,000 miles for the Flagship lounge.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Analysis: 'The Double' is hard because it's supposed to be hard
Since rain wrecked the well-laid and meticulously constructed plans of Kyle Larson for the second consecutive year, there's been an outcry of how to make 'The Double' logistically easier. Earlier and later start times! Greater collaboration between IndyCar and NASCAR leadership! Souped up planes, helicopters and golf karts! Advertisement All this misses the point of the most Herculean quest in motorsports: Racing the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is supposed to be extremely hard to accomplish. Its demanding appeal stems from overcoming an inherent nightmare of logistics. Making a 600-mile commute between the Midwest and Southeast enough times to earn Admirals Club access. While also turning thousands of laps in practicing and racing two wildly different cars at top speeds over 235 mph. RELATED: Larson's 'Double' fallout; fresh playoff contenders emerge 'The Double' is underpinned by its degree of difficulty — starting with the fact it was a literal impossibility for decades. Advertisement The Coke 600 didn't exist until 1960 (49 years after the inaugural Indy 500). For its first 14 years, NASCAR's longest race ran once on the same day as the Indy 500, which was annually held on May 30 until 1974 (when Memorial Day permanently moved to Monday). For the next 20 years, the signature races were held on the same day but often concurrently and with no window that allowed for racing in both. Until Charlotte Motor Speedway added lights and moved the 600 to a nighttime finish in 1993. In the second year that 'The Double' as we know it was possible (there were four drivers who ran the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on separate days in the same year from 1967-71), John Andretti made it a reality in 1994 (and with much less buffer than Larson was scheduled to have with no delays). Advertisement It's been a hit-or-miss opportunity that four more have tried since. From 2005-11, the race shifted to a 1 p.m. EDT start that essentially made completing 'The Double' impossible. In the 14 years since moving to a noon EDT start in 2012, there have been three attempts — Kurt Busch in 2014 and Larson in 2024-25. Those are two NASCAR Cup Series champions who had a legitimate shot to win one or even both races. That's a select list. This isn't open to anyone, nor is it an annual guarantee. Again, 'The Double' is hard because it should be. After Larson's meteorological misfortune the past two years, it's logical to address how to minimize a 45-minute rain delay negating months of careful coordination and preparation. Advertisement There might be wiggle room on the start times of both races. RELATED: Delaying start of Coca-Cola 600 was considered for Larson Until 2005, the Indy 500 started at 11 a.m. during an era when the Indianapolis area didn't observe Daylight Savings Time as it does now. Surely it's possible to get the same crowds of 300,000-plus through the gates before noon now with modern technology. Until Larson crashed Sunday on Lap 91 of the Indy 500, NASCAR was considering a delay of the Coke 600 from its 6:27 p.m. ET start. But there are natural limits to how much 'easier' it can be to attempt 'The Double' — which is good. Advertisement As Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks alluded to after Ross Chastain's Coke 600 victory, there's an aspirational side to watching a versatile superstar such as Larson take on a challenge that can inspire the general populace to do the unthinkable. Who's building Hoover Dam, digging out the Panama Canal or laying the Transatlantic cable anymore? When the country made an 11-figure investment in space exploration in the 1960s, it was as much about getting the youth of America interested in math and science as putting a man on the moon. That's the limitless value of 'The Double.' If Larson somehow were to win both races, imagine trying to attach a price tag to the resultant exposure and sponsor interest that likely would follow for IndyCar and NASCAR. People want to see the seemingly improbable happen, which is why 'The Double' needs to remain very hard to do — even if that compromises the frequency with which it occurs. Advertisement Greatness is harder to witness if it happens every year. Nate Ryan has written about NASCAR since 1996 while working at the San Bernardino Sun, Richmond Times-Dispatch, USA TODAY and for the past 10 years at NBC Sports Digital. He is a contributor to the 'Hauler Talk' show on the NASCAR Podcast Network. He also has covered various other motorsports, including the IndyCar and IMSA series.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
American Airlines opens new lounges that are ‘like hotels', with spa-style showers and fireplaces
American Airlines has opened an 'oasis' at Philadelphia International Airport — two connected lounges one-and-a-half times as big as a hockey rink that the carrier claims feel more like hotels than airports, with spa-style showers and cozy fireplaces. The new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, which share a reception area, are located in the A-West terminal between gates A15 and A16 and replace the Admirals Club lounge in the A-East terminal. American said in a statement that 'every element' of the lounges 'has been thoughtfully curated to balance style, comfort and function', leading to the spaces 'feeling less like an airport and more like a modern hospitality destination'. The carrier explained that passengers will be surrounded by 'natural materials, warm woods and organic textures', with 'zoned lighting and ambient music setting the tone for relaxation or focus'. Seating options include café chairs, bar stools, lounge seats and private work pods, with both lounges, which cover 25,000 square feet, organized into 'neighborhoods'. In the 'lounge neighborhood' is 'plush seating and a cozy fireplace', the 'dining and bar neighborhoods' are a mix of self-serve stations and full-service bars; the 'villas' offer restrooms and spa-style showers, and the kids' room is a 'playful space for families traveling with children'. Of the two lounges, the Flagship is more upscale. Here, customers will be greeted with a complimentary glass of Champagne, enjoy panoramic runway views, relax in a spa-style shower and enjoy dishes created by renowned local chef and James Beard Award Semifinalist Randy Rucker. At the Admirals Club lounge, 'a refreshed take on the classic lounge experience', passengers can sip specialty Don Francisco coffee and order refreshments from a full-service bar. 'We are excited to welcome our customers into American's newest preflight experience with the opening of our brand-new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges in the A-West terminal,' said Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer. 'With more than 19 million travelers passing through Philadelphia last year, our passionate team worked zealously to create a calm, comfortable sanctuary away from the terminal hustle where customers can relax, recharge and feel taken care of before their journey takes off.' American had more than 355 peak-day departures out of Philadelphia International Airport in 2024 to more than 120 destinations in 26 countries.
