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American Airlines announced that a major renovation of its Admirals Club® in Concourse D at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is on the way. The refreshed space will exceed 10,000 square feet (an expansion of roughly 50%) and will offer substantially more seating to accommodate growing passenger demand. Designed with Washington DC in mind, the lounge will incorporate local architectural elements and provide airside views of the US Capitol and Washington Monument.
As the largest carrier at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), American operates more than 255 peak daily flights to over 90 destinations. The renovation highlights the airline’s ongoing commitment to serving the region and enhancing the customer experience for both business and leisure travelers.
This will be the second fully refurbished Admirals Club® at the airport and part of American’s broader premium lounge investment strategy. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026. During the renovation period, the Concourse D lounge will temporarily close, but customers will still have access to Admirals Club® locations in Concourses C and E.
Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer, said:
We’re proud to serve the Washington DC market, and it’s essential that we have the lounge footprint to support all of our customers in this important hub. The redesigned Admirals Club® lounge will provide ample seating, an upscale design and elevated amenities that reflect the premium experience our customers deserve.”
Anthony’s Take: This upgrade follows American’s recent announcements of additional Admirals Club® projects and new Flagship® lounges planned for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Miami International Airport (MIA) and reflects the airline’s continued focus on elevating its premium offerings across its network.
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I’ll miss the lounge while it’s closed but it sounds like the AA management group realizes that they have something that truly works in the existing one. I still find the kind of random scattershot way they approach whether to improve or worsen things to be quite puzzling. They have the pieces to make the airline work, and work well, but just can’t seem to find their posteriors with both hands half the time.