American Airlines unveiled plans today to open a brand new Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). The carrier also plans to expand the footprint of its Admirals Clubs at the airport.
Miami is Getting a New Flagship Lounge
American Airlines currently operates a Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) near gate D30. This Flagship Lounge was opened in 2017 and is co-located with one of the carriers Admirals Clubs.
Now, the airline is planning to open a brand new Flagship Lounge at the airport which will feature amenities such as a champagne greeting upon arrival, locally inspired menus and a la carte dining.
Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer, said this about the upcoming Flagship Lounge:
“We’re excited to expand and elevate the premium experience for our Flagship customers and also provide a more spacious and calming environment in our Admirals Club lounges. Our strong partnership with airport leaders and county officials has allowed us to identify solutions that will make our customers’ experience even better, and we’re eager to work with them in building out this enhanced space.”
Similar to the recently unveiled Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the new space will feature distinct zones, a.k.a. “neighborhoods”, which feature their own unique offerings designed to suit traveler needs. The airline describes them as follows:
- Lounge: Relax and recharge in comfortable seating
- Bar and dining: Connect and collaborate over drinks or a meal
- Villas: Embrace privacy and a mental reset in the spa-style shower suites, workstations and/or kid-friendly family room
The addition of a new Flagship Lounge is the latest expansion project at MIA, which serves as a major international gateway for American. The Fort Worth, Texas based carrier operates more than 400 peak daily flights to over 160 destinations. Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of MIA Operations, said this about the new lounge space:
“The lounge experience plays a key role in enhancing that travel journey, offering a quiet and comfortable respite from the busy terminal, which is why we are so eager to give our Miami customers — including those connecting through our hub — new and improved spaces to relax, work and play.”
American Airlines plans to convert the current Flagship Lounge space at Miami International Airport into an expanded Admirals Club lounge as part of the project
Summary
American Airlines has unveiled plans to open a new Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). While details are limited and no timeline has been given, expect for the current Flagship Lounge to be replaced with an expanded Admirals Club once the new Flagship space opens.