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The Hidden AA Lounge Within a Lounge at JFK

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 14, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments

Yesterday I reviewed the beautiful AA Flagship Lounge at New York JFK. But I left out a hidden alcove that offers a tranquil environment and à la carte dining.

When the main Flagship Lounge got crowded, I headed over to the Flagship Bridge, a terrace filled with plants and natural light that feels semi-outdoor.

It’s not easy to find it: there are no signs, just a rope to the right of the front desk (on the opposite side of the Flagship Lounge).

a rope barrier with a sign in front of a plant

In a stark contrast to the main lounge, it was empty. I didn’t see more than a few other passengers for my entire one-hour stay from about 3pm-4pm.

a room with plants and a wooden floor

a room with tables and chairs and a large ceiling with lights

a room with couches and a table

a room with a large ceiling and a large plant

a room with tables and chairs and a large window

a room with a large ceiling and a large window

a room with tables and chairs and plants

a room with tables and chairs and a planter

a room with a long table and chairs and a bench with a table and chairs

a row of chairs in a room

Staff were excellent as well. Monica and Jalal took care of me and truly made me feel like a guest of honor. It felt like I was their first guest of the day and they were anxious for me to experience all the lounge amenities.

Food + Drink

One amenity was a hot dog cart…not something I usually eat, but Monica cajoled me into trying one.

a man and woman standing next to a table with food

a food on a table

a menu on a table

a hot dog with toppings on a wooden plate

My mind always wanders to how hot dogs are made, but this was fairly tasty.

The primary purpose of my visit was for lunch: since I did not have access to the AA Flagship Dining facility, I wanted a hamburger. Thankfully, the Flagship Burger is one of three items on a special a la carte menu, only available on the Flagship Bridge–

a menu on a table

Note the menu has eight wine choices. Beer and soft drinks are also available.

I ordered a hamburger and bottle of sparkling water and began working. About 30 minutes later (which makes me worried about time if the lounge is crowded), the burger was served with potato chips.

It looked delicious, but both the bun and the sauce on the burger were too sweet for my tastes.

a plate of food and a bottle of beer

a burger with cheese and lettuce on a plate

Then again, where else can you order a decent hamburger in a U.S. business class lounge?

I returned to the bustling Flagship Lounge only because I had left my bag there.

CONCLUSION

If you need a quiet place to work or feel like ordering food from a menu rather than going up to a buffet, check out the AA Flagship Bridge at JFK. It’s open daily from 2pm to 10pm.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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4 Comments

  1. Jimmy Gottfredson Reply
    February 14, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Hamburger’s in the Virgin Atlantic lounges are excellent for reference. Nice tip and review.

  2. dan Reply
    February 14, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    is it really a secret when every travel blogger blogs about it whenever they pass through JFK? Burger looked yummy though

  3. Wonderful Wanda Reply
    February 14, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Very interesting and very “American”. Like going to Cathay Pacific you get the noodle bar. It’s nice to see hotdogs and hamburgers at an American lounge. Hopefully they’ll have apple pie.

  4. Pingback: Review: American Flagship Lounge, New York JFK - Travel Codex

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