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What is flagship on AA?

A true First class experience. Your Flagship® First ticket gives you access to our most exclusive, personalized amenities and services on international flights between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.* Book now. *Flagship® First is only available on Boeing 777-300 aircraft.



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While Admirals Clubs offer plenty of great facilities to make flying more relaxing and refreshing, Flagship Lounges are also a great way to experience flying. Flagship Lounges offer many of the benefits of Admiral Clubs plus a few extras, including: Premium wine. Specialty cocktails.

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Currently, Flagship Lounges are offered at Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), and Miami (MIA). The Chelsea Lounge and Greenwich Lounge are open to Flagship passengers at New York (JFK).

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Complimentary access Complimentary Admirals Club access is available to business and first-class passengers traveling on any international route (including flights to Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, which previously were excluded), premium transcontinental routes and select Hawaii flights.

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Levels of American Airlines Elite Status
  • Gold: 40,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Platinum: 75,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Platinum Pro: 125,000 Loyalty Points.
  • Executive Platinum: 200,000 Loyalty Points.


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American has four tiers of elite status: AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum. Your American Airlines status for that year is based on flying and spending with American Airlines partners in a 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year.

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It costs 15,000 AAdvantage miles plus $175 to upgrade from Flagship Business class to Flagship First class on transcontinental routes. On international routes, you can use 25,000 miles plus a $550 co-pay to upgrade from Flagship Business to Flagship First class.

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Tipping in Flagship First Dining is appreciated, but not expected.

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Get the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® Only one credit card will get you into an American Airlines Admirals Club lounge.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Enjoy our complimentary First-class dining experience available inside select Flagship® Lounges, leaving more time to relax in flight.

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Access is restricted to elite members and those flying in business or first class. Some airline lounges sell day passes and memberships, while others are accessible through networks like Priority Pass. Airline lounges often feature comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks.

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