New American Airlines lounge to open at Charlotte airport
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American Airlines will introduce a new lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this summer.
Why it matters: This will be the airline's first Provisions by Admirals Club lounge, which is designed for travelers who need to keep it moving but still want a quick break. American will have three lounges total at CLT.
What to expect: You'll find the roughly 2,000-square-foot lounge in Concourse A near gate A1. The lounge will have minimal furniture beyond high-top standing tables to help travelers get in and out quickly.
- Food options will include sandwiches, salads, snacks and fresh fruit, plus vegetarian sandwiches and salads.
- American Airlines representatives will be on-site to assist travelers.
By the numbers: Charlotte is American's second-largest hub. It operates most of CLT's flights, with more than 670 peak-day departures to more than 170 destinations in 27 countries, per a release from the airline.
Go deeper: Direct flights from Charlotte
How it works: You can access the Provisions by Admirals Club lounge the same way you would an Admirals Club location, including buying a one-day pass for 24 hours for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles.
- Domestic passengers can access the lounge through an Admirals Club membership, a qualifying frequent flyer program Oneworld status, or the Citi / AAdvantage executive credit card.
- Eligible AAdvantage status members may access the lounge on qualifying international flights.
What they're saying: "Charlotte plays a significant role in the connectivity of the airline, serving millions of customers every year as they travel to, from and through CLT to destinations across our global network," Ralph Lopez Massas, American's senior vice president of CLT operations, said in a statement.