American celebrates Admirals Club

AMERICAN AIRLINES is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Admirals Club, the world’s first public executive lounge for regular travellers.  Back in 1939 American was not the Dallas-based operation that it is today.  Its home was LaGuardia on the New York waterfront.  Since the earliest days of flying there were always special lounges for VIP passengers but nothing for those who were prepared to pay for special facilities.  The Admirals Club paved the way for some of the exotic offerings that are now available around the world by virtually every long haul airline.  With a world wide network what American now offers varies from airport to airport but at the end of the day they provide an exclusive quiet facility where one can wait prior to a flight.  To celebrate the 70 years the airline is putting on a whole series of benefits for users and upgrading the lounges. www.aa.com/admiralsclub

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