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Airline Club Rooms
October 2002
With new security procedures, travelers are spending more time in airports. Airline club rooms provide a refuge from crowds and amenities to help use the time effectively.
AIR CANADA MAPLE LEAF LOUNGE 888-247-2262
Annual fee: $375 one year; complimentary for Aeroplan Super Elite or Elite members, Star Alliance Gold members, Diners Club EnRoute Maple Leaf members, and those holding a first or business class ticket (all with same-day ticket).
Number of locations: 25, plus 2 arrival lounges
Meeting rooms cost/hour: NA
Access to other airlines' clubs: None
Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, business amenities, some conference rooms, same-day travel assistance, Xerox business centers (in 11 lounges), SONY entertainment centers (in 6 lounges), Cyber Cafes (in 4 lounges).
ALASKA AIRLINES BOARD ROOM 800-654-5669
Annual fee: $275 first year; $175 renewal; $25 one-day pass
Number of locations: 5 domestic, 1 shared with American (LAX)
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Members get two hours free
Access to other airlines' clubs: Northwest WorldClubs if holding same-day NW ticket, In Chicago ORD or Washington IAD members may use American Admirals Club
Perks/amenities: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, business amenities, local phone calls. Conference rooms (except at SFO). Flight information, seat assignments, flight check-in. Check cashing (up to $50) at ticket counters. Two guests per member.
AMERICA WEST CLUB 800-406-6501
Annual fee: $250-375 one year; $640-880 three years; $2,860-3,720 lifetime; $1,275-1,660 senior lifetime
Number of locations: 5 domestic
Meeting rooms cost/hour: NA
Access to other airlines' clubs: Continental Presidents Club, EVA Evergreen Lounge, Northwest WorldClubs
Perks/amenities: Complimentary continental breakfast, beverages/snacks (including espresso), newspapers/magazines, satellite TV, local phone calls, use of copiers. Fax and e-mail services, data ports. Seat assignments, boarding passes, future reservation assistance. Check cashing (up to $100) at any ticket counter.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS CLUB 800-237-7971
Annual fee: $250-450 first year; $250-400 renewal
Number of locations: 33 domestic, 17 international
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Variable fee, depending on location
Access to other airlines' clubs: None
Perks/amenities: Complimentary drinks at European and Latin American locations, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks in U.S. locations (cappuccino/espresso machines are being installed throughout system). ATMs and showers in some locations. Fax, copiers, computers, AV equipment, secretarial/dictating services, notary, message center. Seat assignments, boarding passes, reservation assistance. MobileStar wireless high-speed data communications network in 32 domestic clubs. Check cashing (up to $100) in U.S. clubs.
CONTINENTAL PRESIDENTS CLUB 800-322-2640
Annual fee: $250-375 one year; $640-960 three years; $3,115-4,690 lifetime; $1,510-2,345 senior lifetime
Number of locations: 27
Meeting rooms cost/hour: $35
Access to other airlines' clubs: Northwest WorldClubs, and 12 international carrier clubs
Perks/amenities: Complimentary beverages and light snacks, including complimentary bar service, newspapers and periodicals. Bloomberg Terminals that provide up-to-the-minute financial information, data ports, fax machines, free local phone calls, fax and copier. Assistance with reservations, seat assignments and electronic ticketing.
DELTA CROWN ROOM CLUBS 800-496-2225
Annual fee: $275-475 one year
Number of locations: 37 domestic, 3 international
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Members $50; Nonmembers $65 (plus purchase of one-day $50 pass); Weekends/holidays and evenings after 7pm $25
Access to other airlines' clubs: United Airlines Red Carpet Club, Continental Presidents Club, Northwest Airlines Worldclubs
Perks/amenities: SkyMiles Platinum Medallion Members receive complimentary membership. Access to frequent traveler security lines with same-day ticket. Dataports and computer access (selected locations), fully staffed bar, free local phone calls, fax machines, desk space, purchase tickets for same-day domestic flights.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES WORLDCLUBS 800-692-3788
Annual fee: $225-425 one year; $585-1,170 three years; $2,815-4,690 lifetime; $1,410-2,345 senior lifetime
Number of locations: 94 worldwide
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Members $35; Nonmembers $35 plus $50/hour
Access to other airlines' clubs: America West Clubs, Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs, KLM Business Class Lounges in Amsterdam, Dubai and London, Air China First and Business Class Lounge in Beijing, Alaska Airlines Board Rooms (some restrictions)
Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, espresso/latte/cappuccino. Private workstations, integral data and power ports, computers/printers, fax machines, Internet access (select locations), conference rooms. Assistance with travel arrangements.
UNITED AIRLINES RED CARPET CLUB 520-881-0500
Annual fee: $300-500 one year
Number of locations: 31 domestic, 17 international
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Members $35-50
Access to other airlines' clubs: Delta Crown Clubs, all other Star Alliance partners' clubs with same-day ticket
Perks/amenities: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, continental breakfast and afternoon snacks. Fax machines, phones with data jacks, power outlets for computers. Two guests per member in U.S. locations.
US AIRWAYS CLUB 800-828-8522
Annual fee: $200-350 one year; $550-925 three years
Number of locations: 23 domestic, 1 international
Meeting rooms cost/hour: Members $35; Nonmembers $50
Access to other airlines' clubs: None
Perks/amenities: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, newspapers/magazines. Dataports, fax machines, document shredders, free local phone calls. Assistance with seat assignments and boarding passes on U.S. Airways flights, plus same-day tickets and flight information for other airlines. Check-cashing (up to $100) at ticket counters.
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