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I had the opportunity to visit American’s Admirals Club® while flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) yesterday. I have been in Air Canada’s lounges in Toronto many times, but this was my first trip to the small one that American Airlines runs here.
The lounge is located one floor up from the gates. There is an elevator to take you there. A Plaza Premium Lounge is next door and there was a line down the hall to get in (while the Admirals® Club was pretty empty).
The Admirals Club® has a desk to check credentials after exiting the elevator.
Access
Access is granted to passengers with memberships (purchased annually), one-time pass holders (earned from various credit cards or purchased for $79), Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive credit cardholders, customers in First or Business on a qualifying departing or arriving international, transcontinental or other domestic flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld® airline or Aer Lingus, those with non-AAdvantage® oneworld® Emerald℠ and Sapphire℠ status, ConciergeKey® members, those ticketed in a premium cabin designated as Flagship® between the United States and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela), select transcontinental flights also on a Flagship® designated ticket, select flights to Hawaii, and US military in uniform. AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro®, AAdvantage Platinum®, Alaska Atmos™ Titanium, Atmos™ Platinum, and Atmos™ Gold members traveling internationally in any class of service are also granted admission. A same-day boarding pass is required to enter the American Admirals Club®.
Anthony’s Take: The Admirals Club® was pretty empty for most of my visit. I found it a good spot to have breakfast and do some work before boarding my quick flight to Chicago.
Bar
There is a full-service bar in the back left corner of the lounge. A coffee machine as well as a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine were both also available for guests.
The Coca-Cola Freestyle machine was next to the buffet.
The coffee machine, tea, and condiments were next to it.
Food
Breakfast was being served during my visit. The food included oatmeal, hot dishes, yogurt, fruit, and some other cold items.
Cold sandwiches and yogurt
Fruit, salad, and hard boiled eggs
Oatmeal
Italian Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Cereal, bread, and bagels
Seating & Decor
This Admirals Club® is tiny, but it offers a good amount of seating and was not too crowded. There are tables, a workstation, armchairs, and other configurations around the lounge.The design was minimalist, but felt clean and welcoming. There was also a lot of natural light and views outside to the tarmac.
The lounge has seating throughout.
Amenities
This Admirals Club® offers free Wi-Fi, restrooms, the departure board (pictured above), and the food and beverages mentioned.
Overall Impression: I fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) a few times a year. Next time I fly American I will definitely be returning to this lounge. I found it interesting that United uses Air Canada’s lounges, Delta sends to Plaza Premium, and American operates its own at the airport.
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