Tl;dr – American Airlines continues investing in its Miami Airport experience.
Yesterday, American Airlines announced its plans to construct a new Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). As part of the plan, the existing Flagship Lounge will transition into a massive Admirals Club.
Presently, at gate D30, the Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club share the same entrance from the terminal. Upon going upstairs, the Admirals Club is to your left, while the Flagship Lounge is to your right. I imagine that the whole footprint will be used for the new, larger Admirals Club.
I’ve visited the MIA Flagship Lounge on several occasions and found it to be quite solid.
I thought the Flagship First Dining Experience at MIA was especially strong.
That said, I’m not surprised that American Airlines is doubling down here as, according to American’s Vice President of MIA Operations, Juan Carlos Liscano, “Miami is our international gateway, where we serve more than 30 million customers annually — and growing — with more than 400 peak daily flights to 160+ destinations.”
The specifics of exactly what we can expect in the lounge are sparse, but here’s what the press release reveals:
MIA customers can expect that every element of the Flagship and Admirals Club lounges will be thoughtfully curated to balance style, comfort, and function, creating spaces that feel less like an airport and more like a modern hospitality destination. Distinct zones — a.k.a. “neighborhoods” — each feature their own unique offerings designed to suit traveler needs:
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
High-speed Wi-Fi, ample power outlets, and clearly displayed flight information screens support productivity and peace of mind for business travelers. Curated artwork adds local and cultural character, while spa-style shower suites, tranquil restrooms with high-end finishes and family-friendly spaces ensure every kind of traveler is considered.
It’s unclear when the new Flagship Lounge will open, but if it’s an improvement over what I believe is an already solid offering in the existing Flagship Lounge, I’ll definitely pop in for a visit.
