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Travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have two new delicious reasons to show up early. American Airlines is gearing up to open its new Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in Terminal A-West this summer, and both spaces will bring next-level food and beverage experiences to the airport.
From chef-driven menus and elevated takes on local specialties to full-service bars, these lounges promise to redefine what it means to dine before takeoff.
The Flagship lounge: Local flavors, first-class finish
The new Flagship® lounge will welcome guests with a glass of champagne and offer a refined culinary experience that celebrates both innovation and local character.
Known for his modern take on American cuisine, James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Randy Rucker will bring refined flavors to the lounge, and at the heart of the culinary program will be the cauliflower vichyssoise, a chilled, velvety soup, featuring smoked trout roe.
Customers will be able to explore an array of options throughout the day, including:
- Salted caramel budino, whipped ricotta and blistered tomato toast and Maryland-style crab soup
- Grab-and-go snacks like Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Alter Eco Sea Salt Truffles
- A Reading Terminal-inspired Candy Bar with saltwater taffy, butterscotch candies, peppermint puffs and more
Action stations will offer customizable dining options, including:
- A morning omelet bar with add-ons including local Amish cheddar and Kennet Square cremini mushrooms
- A build-your-own roast pork sandwich, featuring slow-roasted pork, provolone and broccoli rabe
- An evening Boardwalk Water Ice and Gelati bar in nostalgic flavors like Very Cherry, Rainbow Jimmies and Salted Caramel, with boozy pour over options
In a first for American’s lounge network, the Philadelphia Flagship® lounge will feature a full-service bar offering premium wines, six local beers and bartender-crafted cocktails and mocktails.
Signature drinks will include:
- The Broad Street Old Fashioned and The Schuylkill Sunset, a nod to the sunset found at Philly’s Boathouse Row
- Seasonal mocktails like the Berry Coconito and Dream of ’76
Both cocktail and mocktail menus will rotate seasonally, giving customers a reason to come back and sip something new.
Broad Street Old Fashioned cocktail, Flagship® lounge
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Schuylkill Sunset cocktail, Flagship® lounge
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Berry Coconito mocktail, Flagship® lounge
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Betsy Ross Boulevardier secret cocktail, Flagship® lounge
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Seventy Philly secret cocktail, Flagship® lounge
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Customers will also be able to order from a QR code-enabled a la carte menu featuring items such as:
- The shore start breakfast sandwich with pork roll and tomato jam
- Ebelskivers, a Danish pancake with maple cream and apple compote
- A tofu truffle “cheesesteak” with cashew cheese and black garlic aioli
- A signature ribeye cheesesteak with tartufo provoleta and pickled long hots
If you know, you know: Secret cocktails, the Betsy Ross Boulevardier and Seventy Philly, will be offered at the PHL Flagship® lounge upon request.
Admirals Club lounge: Elevated comfort, Philly style
Next door, the Admirals Club® lounge will bring an equally inviting and flavorful experience.
Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast and all-day menus, featuring:
- Tahini protein bites, breakfast sliders and cinnamon coffee cake
- Lobster bisque, chimichurri lentils, Cuban rolls and charcuterie boards
- Sweet finishes, including Tate’s cookies and brownie bites
The full-service bar adds a social energy to the space, serving cocktails, mocktails and other complimentary sips. For those in a hurry, the grab-and-go lineup features favorites like Heaven & Earth Beet Chips and So Gouda Keto Trios, perfect for tucking into a carry-on.
Two lounges. One delicious upgrade.
American’s new lounges at PHL will provide great travel starts for those with great taste. Whether customers are sipping on a signature cocktail, digging into a chef-crafted dish or sampling a Philly-inspired treat, there is no better place to elevate their journey.
Bon appetit! See you there this summer.