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American Airlines announced plans to construct its largest Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), spanning over 40,000 square feet. Construction begins in 2026, with completion targeted for early 2028. The new facility will feature spa-style showers and bars, designed with local Charlotte themes, and will supersede existing lounges at the airline's second-busiest hub.
As of August 23, 2026, American Airlines is overhauling Admirals Club memberships: household plans are being replaced with single memberships, and prices for standard access (which still includes two guests) rise from about $700–$850 to $1,200–$1,400, while Executive Platinum memberships go from $700 to $1,200. The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card continues to grant guest access but will cost $695 (up from $595) as of the same date, effectively steering more travelers toward the card to gain lounge access. American says the changes fund lounge upgrades and reflect a lounge-centric strategy, with no change to access rules beyond the new pricing and structure.
American Airlines will raise Admirals Club membership prices by up to 75% starting Aug. 23, 2026, introducing a new solo "single" membership and removing the household add-on; standard memberships will cost up to $1,400/year with elite-discount tiers (Gold 1,350; Platinum 1,300; Platinum Pro 1,250; Executive Platinum 1,200) while single memberships are $750/year with no guest or partner lounge access. Renewals before Oct. 3, 2026 stay at current rates; the changes fund lounge upgrades and service improvements and align pricing with Delta/United. Separately, Citi/AAdvantage Executive Mastercard rises to $695/year, offering a $500 vacation credit and Omni Hotels status, making the card a cheaper route to lounge access than the full membership. One-day passes remain $79.
American Airlines is set to begin renovation of its Admirals Club lounge at Reagan National Airport in early 2026, expanding the space by 50% and enhancing amenities with local design elements and views of D.C. landmarks, while maintaining access to other lounges during construction, as part of its broader investment in premium customer experiences.