Comment Here for a Chance to Win (A Bunch Of) American Airlines Lounge Passes

by Gary Leff

Last month I was giving away 25,000 American AAdvantage miles and a whole bunch of lounge passes.

Citibank offered them up to me to share with readers, highlighting their classy move to reach out to American Express Platinum cardholders. Platinum cards no longer offer American or US Airways lounge access, and Citibank is the sole issuer of cards that offer lounge access with the new American Airlines.

Citibank has the most generous credit card signup offer in the market with a 100,000 mile signup bonus for their Executive Card which bundles lounge access.

It turns out that they sent me a whole bunch of extra club passes, more than I needed to fulfill the last contest, so I’m giving the extras away here on the blog!

I am not being compensated by Citibank for highlighting their 100,000 mile bonus or giving away prizes. And as I shared in the original contest post, I am not keeping any of the prizes for myself — so I need your help to take the extra lounge passes off of my hands.

Here are the prizes:

    Three prizes of (4) American Admirals Club passes each

So here’s how you enter.

  • I have several trip report sections on the blog. I have a page of airline reports, of hotel reports, of airline lounges, food, and activities and other quirky things.
  • Visit the airline lounge review page
  • Leave a comment on this blog post. Answer the question, “what is your favorite airline lounge, of those that have been reviewed on this blog?”
  • Enter by Noon on Sunday June 1. That’s 2 days from this writing.
  • Enter as many times as you like, but… You can list any and as many of your favorite lounges as you like, but each entry has to be a lounge I have reviewed on the blog. And if you enter more than once you must say why you like the lounge you’re entering with.
  • Prize winners will be drawn at random. As in past, I will use random.org for the drawing.
  • Fine print. Void where prohibited by law. All of my decisions are final and unappealable, I want to make giveaways as easy as possible and with the fewest headaches possible. Redemption of Admirals Club passes are subject to Admirals Club Terms of Service.

So, what is your favorite airline lounge that’s been reviewed on this blog?

About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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  1. My favorite lounge is the AA Flagship Lounge at JFK. It’s great looking and very relaxing at a chaotic airport.

  2. I love TBB travelblogger.com for all my miles and points info and insights, don’t you?

  4. My favorite club is DCA. The staff is amazing. I always feel welcome. A great team!

  6. My favorite lounge is the Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge, Hong Kong. It looks so comfortable and relaxing. I’ve never been, but I will one day!

  9. Air Canada Transborder Lounge Toronto. It is a great place to rest while on transit.

  11. Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge, Hong Kong. Just sounds great and hope to go someday

  14. Thai Airways lounge…can’t beat the personal escort to the lounge and the full spa treatment 🙂

  16. ANA First Class at Tokyo NRT last year. Small, but great food selection. Large space and can plane watch.

  22. Hands down the AMEX Centurion lounge in DFW – I have been there quite a few times already.

  23. I heard many many great things about cathay pacific airline and lounges this is no exception http://viewfromthewing.com/2014/03/28/cathay-pacifics-wing-newly-renovated-first-class-lounge-vietnam-cambodia-macau-hong-kong-trip-report/
    Rookie mistake:
    I took my very first class trip on our honeymoon this year at korean air in IAD and in Korean and boy was it disappointing they sent us to a shared sparse lounge with old sandwiches, nuts, stale bread and butter and water. Wish we never flew korean 1st class was not luxurious like Singapore or Cathay

  28. AMEX Centurion lounge in DFW. The Vegas one didn’t have any food out until after 06:15… and they open at 05:00…

  33. Thai Airways First Class lounge was fantastic. The hour long massage, great meal, and the little semi-private side rooms were a fantastic way to relax before a 12am flight.

  37. My favorite airline lounge, of those that have been reviewed on this blog is the Amex Centurion Lounge at DFW. I will actually be traveling through DFW and have access to both AA and Amex. You helped me choose.

  39. Of course, LH FCT at Frankfurt! The rubber duckies and drive-to-the-plane are one-of-a-kind!

  42. First class lounge for Etihad in Abu Dhabi, love how the presentation skills are there with the food, restaurant, staff, etc.

  43. AA Admirals Club at LAX. Gets me in the right frame of mind for the start of my trips.

  44. The Lufthansa first class lounge, I would love to visit. Headed to Germany in the fall for a visit…….

  45. I love the DFW Amex Centurion Lounge! Great food, spa treatments, great family room! The AA lounges are great too. And I like the ones with family rooms. And I like AA’s coffee options way better than those in either of the Centurion Lounges.

  48. Also loved CP’s review of the Lahore lounge. “Standard of Clean Toilet” should be mandatory policy everywhere

  50. I like the AA Admirals Club at ATL. It is easy to access even if I take other airlines’ flights.

  53. Count one more for the AmEx Centurion Lounge at DFW. Got a manicure last time and enjoyed a glass of wine. Never been more relaxed for a flight.

  55. Definitely the Lufthansa First Terminal. I mean it had a bar of 30 different types of bottled water. It doesn’t get much more over the top than that!

  56. CX Wing First Class Lounge! The catering from The Peninsula is great, especially the deserts.

  59. The AC transborder lounge in YYZ, because that’s the only one on your list that I’ve been to.

  61. I loved Cathay Pacific’s “The Wing” lounge in Hong Kong. I was flying first class so I had an opportunity to take a shower in a cabana, and have a lovely meal at the sit-down restaurant. Beats the Red Carpet Club at DEN, that’s for sure!

  63. Bangkok Airways’ lounge (in Bangkok) was a lovely perk for an economy class flyer. I don’t mind waiting in the gate area, but this was much more comfortable and less crowded. I don’t think many of Bangkok Airways’ passengers knew about their lounge, but it’s open to all passengers.

  65. DFW D, not so much for the lounge, just that Dallas is the friendliest place to arrive back in the USA. And the lounge is nice too.

  66. Cathay Pacific’s “The Pier” lounge was very comfortable during my recent trip to Asia. I read a press release where they described designing it to feel like a living room, and I think they did a great job in that regard. The furnishings were quite nice and comfortable. The only downside was that it was quite crowded at 8:30 AM.

  67. And a vote for Chicago Terminal K FC, just because it is so close to the gates used for AA flights to LHR.

  72. American Express Centurion lounge DFW. Agree when you said it was the best in North America.

  78. AA Flagship Lounge at JFK…..because its normally the only lounge I visit 🙂

  79. Since American is the preferred airline of my company, my favorite lounge that has been reviewed is the American Flagship lounge at JFK. It might not be as fancy as the international carrier lounges, but I find it overall to be a great lounge for domestic travel.

  81. My favorite lounge is the Wing First class in Hong Kong. Good eats, nice cabanas.

  83. Concorde Room, London Heathrow because that’s an oasis of tranquility in an otherwise crazy airport.

  84. Centurion at DFW because it is so much better than other US lounges. It is also one of my aspirational, but feasible lounge dreams

  86. The Cathay Pacific lounge in SF was my favorite for a while, probably because I had been used to Delta lounges for so long that I loved the Asian food they offered.

  87. Concorde Club, LHR: fanciest lounge I’ve been to, but I don’t get to many F class lounges either.

  91. AMEX Centurion Lounge at DFW. I’m there now in fact. I wish I could choose the Wing or the Thai First lounge in Bangkok, but sadly I’ve never been. Someday….

  93. Loved the Cathay Pacific The Wing Lounge – nothing beats a noodle bar with great noodles in the lounge.

  95. I’d have to say Krisfkyer Silver Lounger in SIN. Plenary of food selections. And this is the lowest level of SQ’s lounges. Wonder what private room is gonna be.

  99. Air France Lounge- Washington Dulles – nothing special, but the only lounge on your blog list I have visited.

  102. @Anita B – Singapore’s lounges are pretty barren outside of Singapore! The one in Hong Kong doesn’t even have bathrooms… Korean is pretty good in the air, though hope you enjoyed it 🙂

  107. Turkish business class lounge in Istanbul! Sleeping rooms for business class passengers with long transits. They also have lots of fresh iced tea, hot tea and a great coffee bar too.

  109. My favorite lounge is the AA Flagship Lounge at JFK. It’s the calm before the storm for me.

  111. I’ll take the Hugo Junkers Lounge in Dusseldorf. It has been the least crowded and quietest lounge I have been in. Love the German snacks a lot. Plus, I shall be there again in July.

  112. Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge, Hong Kong — that is a classy lounge for a classy airline.

  113. Concorde Room – Cabanas, London Heathrow since it the only one I have been in.

  115. Of the one’s you’ve reviewed, the AA Arrivals Lounge at LHR is hard to beat. Although I do prefer Virgin’s LHR facilities (both arrivals and departures are phenomenal. Thanks for the contest!

  118. Definitely the Thai spa in Bangkok- the massages are so nice even if you’re in business

  121. I’m partial to Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Washington Dulles since I’ve been there a bunch myself.

  122. I like the Amex Centurion in DFW. What a great concept to build out high-end lounges in the US!

  123. The American Airlines Arrivals Lounge at LHR because that means I’ve arrived in London!!

  128. The AA lounge at JFK becasue I’d actually be able to use it if I got passes! Based on your reviews I’d like to take a peak in the Centurion lounge some day as well since I mostly fly domestic.

  129. The lounge at Hong Kong of Cathay Pacific, The Wing First Class Lounge, looks amazing!

  130. Luftansa Lounge at Dulles. Behind the same security gate as all the United gates, so you can get good lounge access on domestic United flights.

  136. HK’s Wing Business Class, as you can see and choose the food vs First Class menu-type ordering

  139. Amex Centurion Lounge at DFW. Excellent! More than happy to visit there vs Admirals Club.

  140. I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting a VIP lounge, but the AA Flagship one you wrote about at JFK sounds good to me!

  141. AA LHR Arrivals lounge, for that shower and bacon roll to get your day going.

  142. AA JFK Flagship Lounge, it’s a nice place to chill away from the crowds, and since the attached AA AC can get busy as well. (Wish there were dedicated showers though)

  146. AA ORD Flagship Lounge, though small in size, I like the close proximity to a lot of the international departures at the end of the K concourse.

  147. I guess it’s the Centurion at DFW. It’s the only lounge I’ve been to that you’ve reviewed. I was there last week; it’s OK. I’ve lived on the opposite side of the US until recently, so that probably why.

  150. This time I’m going for the US Airways lounge at New York LaGuardia — the worst lounge in North America according to your 2011 review. It has to have gotten better, right??

  151. Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge, HKG;

    A classy way to begin a trip on a classy airline

  153. American centurion lounge in Dallas Fort Worth because they have the best Texas Mexico food!!!!!

  155. Unfortunately I’ve never been to any premium lounges, so… my Favorite lounge is the one I’ll be visiting with the free passes I’m about to win?

  157. My favorite is the “Pier” lounge in Hong Kong International Airport. They have the best food choices and even a buffet .I also appreciate the different seating arrangement and choices .

  160. The Private Room is by far the best I’ve been to. Food was fantastic and the privacy was great. For much of the time I was the only person there.

  161. The Centurion Lounge at DFW is the best domestic lounge I’ve been to. Great food and cocktails plus free massages and manicures? Yes, please. I might even pay for it if I cancel my platinum card.

  164. My favorite US Lounge is definitely the DFW Centurion Lounge! Love the food, drinks and spa.

  169. I’ve never personally been before but the Thai Airways First Class Lounge in Bangkok sounds like a fantastic place to start a flight!

  170. Of the lounges reviewed that I have been to, it has to be the AA Arrivals lounge in LHR.

  171. The Wing! This is the lounge that you have reviewed that I most look forward to visiting!

  172. I love the AA flagship lounge at JFK, it’s a great place to relax and eat something nice before a long flight home, especially with a nice drink.

    The best part is probably the view of the aircraft

    Thomas

  175. Wow, I haven’t been there ….. but the American Express Centurion Lounge in Dallas looks amazing.

  176. AMEX Centurion Lounge at DFW. They have a great variety of delicious food. REAL food – not just carrot sticks and crackers.

  178. I second the comments above. AMEX Centurion lounges, spas after a long flight …. priceless!

  181. AMEX Centurion Lounge DFW – Real OJ and great coffee make those EARLY AM connections @ DFW palatable (no pun intended).

  184. My favorite airline lounge is AMEX Centurion Lounge at DFW for great food and amazing free spa services.

  186. Concorde Room, LHR – was just there last week. Elegant, uncrowded, sophisticated, a great place to relax and prepare for your flight.

  187. AA’s arrivals lounge at LHR – powerful, amazing showers, feel fabulous after a long red eye, followed by a full English breakfast.

  188. The Cabanas in BA’s Concorde Room – we booked one several months before our travel, and used it to store our hand luggage and to relax in peace before our flight. You can even order room service with the buzzer, so we sat and enjoyed some pre-flight Grand Siecle.

  192. AMEX Centurian Lounge at DFW
    they should roll the concept out everywhere and put the airlines out of the lounge biz

  194. I like many of the lounges because of the calm they provide in the chaos of air travel. If I have to pick one I’ll go with the Aadmirals Club Lounge at DFW Terminal D.

  195. My favorite lounge is the BA T5 South Galleries lounge. I could sit there all day and watch air ops.

  203. AMEX Centurion lounge in DFW, I’m hoping they open more in more places like ORD. Free massage.

  204. the CIP lounge in IST. It’s better than some of the first class lounges in the world.

  205. Of the ones I’ve visited, and you have reviewed, I would have to say The Wing at HKIA. We visited in 2012 before the recent renovations and it was simply awesome. The noodle bar was especially cool.

  206. I love the Concorde Room @ LHR, thanks to a post on your blog I found out about the Cabana & was a able to really relax before my flight to MIA in a “new first class” cabin

  212. Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge, Hong Kong – clean, and the food looks great.

  215. Thai Airways First Class Lounge & Spa, Bangkok.

    Straight from photographing a leopard in a jungle on the Myanmar border to this Lounge & Spa – 1hr massage, great food, attentive and pleasant staff. Unbelievable

  217. My favorite is the AA Flagship lounge at ORD. It is my favorite because it is my hometown airport & being there means I’m about to embark on another great vacation.

  219. I have never had the opportunity to have access to any of the lounges so they all sound wonderful to me I am entering in hopes of winning and giving the pass to our son who is flying on AA at the end of June from JFK to Paris; good luck to all

  223. Lufthansa first class terminal in FRA. Awesome for kids and I when we arrived and had to wait for connecting flights.

  224. Also, not nearly the quality of many of the domestic or international first class lounges, but new US Airways in LGA MUCH improved over the old club.

  227. Centurion DFW is new and nice. Although beyond the scope
    The. star alliance lounge in Brussels has good pan au chocolate – but the restrooms are in the hall of the lounge row…

  229. I only been to two. But I like the Korean airline in LA. Sorry being cheap. The instant corn soup was nice and instant noodle is nice too and not too heavy… great snack

  230. The Air Canada Transborder Lounge in Toronto! Toronto is my hub, so I get to frequent this lounge a lot 🙂

  232. Lufthansa first class terminal and lounge is by far the winner in my eyes. Feels private and exclusive like no other.

  233. The Cathay Pacific “The Pier” FC lounge in HKG because of the showers and food.

  234. Thai Airways, First Class Lounge and Spa, Bangkok

    Who doesn’t love a massage, chicken satay, and orchids???

  235. Luftansa, first class terminal. Frankfurt

    I love being taken to the plane in a Porsche, plus the fresh pretzels are amazing!

  236. Air France Lounge, Washington Dulles

    While it gets heavy use, it still delivers in comfort before a long flight.

  237. The Cathay Pacific The Wing First Class Lounge in HK because it has great food

  240. I’ve very rarely been to a lounge (so would appreciate this award!). I do appreciate lounges that have showers, for when you have to overnight it in an airport after a delayed flight causes missed connections, etc. A Delta lounge at JFK saved my wife and I in such circumstances three years ago.

  244. none of those listed are my favorite due to the fact I have never visited any of them. The closest I’ve come is the standard AA lounge at ORD. For this reason alone, I feel I should qualify 🙂

  245. Amex Lounge in DFW, Only one I have been to and that was last week with a friend.

  247. I fly out of IAD a lot so my favorite lounge is one that I get to use which is the Lufthansa Senators lounge out of terminal B

  252. Haven’t been, but the AMEX centurion lounge in Dallas would be great to see

  253. The Centurion Lounge in DFW. Sounds lovely, and I’ll be passing through there soon.

  254. Cathay Pacific, Cabin – easiest one for the 380 BA gates – sandwiches made to order

  255. Favorite lounge that I’ve personally been to: Centurion Lounge in DFW. Also had the pleasure of meeting you there, Gary! (On the way to FTU Seattle)

  256. My (new) favorite lounge has to be the Amex Centurion Lounge at DFW–read about it on your blog and waited, and waited (felt like forever) until I was traveling through DFW on military leave in the middle of a year-long Afghanistan tour.

    I was able to grab a shower and a quick bite prior to my connection—sure, other lounges have these same amenities, but the Amex staff were so pleasant….they made my day. First words from my wife, “You don’t smell like you’ve been traveling for 36 hours!” Makes a huge difference to hug the family after a “refresh” in DFW.

    Love the blog!

  257. CX Pier although currently being re-furbed is a great little lounge, not as grand as the Wing though

  260. Cathay Pacific “The Pier” First Class Lounge, Hong Kong – Clean, Bathrooms

  261. British Airways First Class lounge, New York JFK – Groovy Couches and booze

  263. My favorite lounge is the LH First Class terminal. Absolutely amazing facilities, food is good and drinks are up to the ones served aboard.

  265. I find the Etihad First Class Lounge really outstanding due to its wonderful architecture.

  269. Nothing has come above the Lufthanse first class lounge in Frankfurt so far.

  270. I find the concorde room amazing because of its private option: the Cabanas!!

  273. Thai Airways First Class Lounge/Spa in Bangkok–the spa and massage–fantastic!

  274. Since I’ve only been to two of the clubs that have been reviewed, here my choices are slim; the AA Flagship lounges MIA & ORD. I’ll go with the ORD Flagship lounge.

  275. I have never been in any lounges yet, but my favorite from reading your blog is Cathay Pacific the Wing in Hong Kong. Loved the food and Cabanas! Thank you for posting.

  278. Cathay Pacific’s The Wing in Hong Kong–I want to cap off a great trip in 1st with a shower in that cabana and a Martini in the bar.

  280. My favorite lounge experience that I share with your reviews is the Virgin Clubhouse at Washington Dulles. This was one of my first lounge experiences that released my inner travel kraken!! I felt like I was part of a secret club, where I got to eat hot prepared food, sampling everything on the menu. The ambiance was sophisticated, and I might have even pretended I was on a commercial 😀

  282. I haven’t been to many lounges and unfortunately non of the nice ones that you’ve reviewed. The one lounge that I have been to multiple times that I think is decent is the big US Airways Club in Charlotte between C and D. The club is very spacious and usually kept in good shape. The food and drinks are what they are for a USAir club but at least it’s a quiet place to relax and recharge between flights.

  283. Haven’t been to many on your list but like Lufthansa’s First class Lounge in Frankfurt

  285. I do like the CX the wing lounge in Hong Kong.
    I like it better than BA’s Concorde lounge…

  286. Love the Air France Arrivals Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle after a long flight!

  292. AMEX Centurion Lounge DFW – I love his lounge because of the amazing decor, nice chaise loungers, showers and pretty good food. The staff are excellent.

  293. DFW Centurion is my favorite for its great service, layout and food offerings!

  294. I have wanted to experience Lufthansa’s First class Departures Lounge in Frankfurt for a few years now. Unfortunately, occasionally I seem to arrive in Frankfurt in First, but never depart in First.

  297. I have never been to Cathay Pacific Wing at HKG, love to see it.

  298. Lufthansa in Frankfurt. A shame about the enormous United devaluation.

  299. The Concorde Room in Heathrow is my favorite (and unfortunately the only one of your reviewed lounges I have experienced). The Cathay Pacific lounge in Beijing is great though – awesome dim sum!

  300. Like any in the DC area, so the Etihad lounge in dulles was a recent one i liekd

  301. I have to say Cathay Pacific The Wing Hong Kong is the best in my opinion. The service is wonderful and a great place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. After all the crowded streets and restaurants a little down time to get ready for my flight.I find that this is the #1 ticket for me.

  302. My favorite was AA lounge in Los Angeles, It the only one I have used in the past. Unfortunately, its the only one as that terminal

  309. Cathay Pacific first class lounge in Hong Kong- only first class lounge I have been too.

  313. The US Airways club at La Guardia is pretty nice, one of the more convenient and relaxing lounges in the us.

  315. Also enjoyed the Cathay Pacific San Francisco lounge as it was very private and quiet while we were there. I perhaps made a cardinal sin by not visiting the noodle bar and instead eating from the pre-made items.. still good though :).

  319. Lufthansa first class lounge in Frankfurt. Love the showers and napping rooms!!

  328. Thai Airways First Class Lounge & Spa, Bangkok because of the relaxing massage!

  329. Though I regret that I won’t be able to enter it with an Admirals Club pass (darn!), my favorite is the Centurion Lounge, DFW, because it offers nice meals and free spa services.

    Of course, in the midst of travel, my favorite is the lounge nearest my gate and that I have the most immediate access to!

  333. I have been at the UA lounge in ORD, not impressed, but heard the AA lounge was way better.

  334. I’m looking forward to the Singapore lounge in Hong Kong for my summer trip. Only been to UA lounges so far, and hoping to soak in the ambience of a superior lounges.

  335. I have never been in an airport lounge, but based on the descriptions of the lounges in the blog, I would love to go to The American Express Centurion Lounge Dallas. with its complimentary Spa as well as food.

  336. I particularly enjoyed reading your report on Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal in Frankfurt! I’ve never been in a lounge, and I would love to be able to go there: the food seems awesome! I can’t wait to taste the wasabi dusted nuts, they look delicious! 🙂 Thank you for this giveaway and your useful posts!

  337. We’ve liked the American Airlines lounge at Chicago. There was a kids room-nothing big but still it really helped. We had a long layover with our infant and the room helped.

  338. My favorite lounge? Thai Airways First Class Lounge & Spa, Bangkok…love the free massage!!

  339. I liked Cathay Pacific’s The Wing First Class Lounge in Hong Kong for the open air seating option.

  340. Centurion Lounge in Dallas, because of the nice meals I see it offers. Never been there, though.

  341. I would like to experience Americans Flagship lounge in New York. It sounds great and getting our of the main part of the airport would be wonderful.

  345. The American Airlines JFK Flagship Lounge is just about perfect while awaiting an international flight.

  348. I really enjoyed the Singapore Airlines’ lounges at Changi Airport. It’s just so serene, and the service/amenities provided are on-par with what you receive on the plane. Just a great whole package. 🙂

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