Airline club rooms provide a refuge from crowds and amenities to help use your time effectively and if you're a frequent flyer and brand loyal to an airline, airline club membership may make a lot of good sense. Here is a listing of airline clubs and important details:
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Tel: 888-247-2262 Annual fee: $398.89 (CAD); complimentary for Aeroplan Super Elite or Elite members, Star Alliance Gold members, American Express Aeroplan Plus Platinum/Corporate Platinum members, United Red Carpet Club members, US Airways Club members, and those holding a first or business class ticket (all with same-day ticket). Number of locations: 20, plus two arrivals lounges Meeting room cost: N/A Access to other airlines’ clubs: None Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, high-speed Internet access, business amenities, same-day travel assistance, Xeros business centers with Lenovo PC workstations (in 13 lounges), SONY entertainment centers.
Alaska Airlines Board Room Tel: 800-654-5669 Annual fee: $375 first year; $275 renewal Number of locations: 6 Meeting room cost: $25/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: Northwest WorldClubs, Delta Air Lines Crown Rooms and Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, local phone calls, conference rooms, assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
American Airlines Admirals Club Tel: 800-237-7971 Annual fee: $300 - $450 first year; $250 - $400 renewal Number of locations: 24 (North America); 13 (international) Meeting room cost: $50 - $110/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: Qantas, Air LingusPerks/amenities: Complimentary beverages, light snacks, high-speed Internet access, showers at most locations, business services, complimentary membership to Regus Global Network of 750 business centers in 60 countries, assistance with travel.
Continental Presidents Club Tel: 800-322-2640 Annual fee: $325 - $425 first year; $275 - $375 renewal Number of locations: 27 Meeting room cost: $35/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: Northwest WorldClubs and Delta Air Lines Crown Rooms Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, high-speed Internet access, business amenities, assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
Delta Crown Room Club Tel: 800-496-2225 Annual fee: $125 - $450 first year; $125 - $400 renewal Number of locations: 29 domestic, 5 international Meeting room cost: $50/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: Northwest WorldClubs and Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, putting greens (some locations), high-speed Internet access, business amenities, assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
Midwest Airlines Tel: 877-203-9857 Annual fee: $300 first year; $275 renewal Number of locations: 1 Meeting room cost: $35/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: None Perks/amenities: Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, business amenities including workstations, assistance with travel.
Northwest Airlines Worldclubs Tel: 800-692-3788 Annual fee: $250 - $450 first year; $250 - $400 renewal Number of locations: 15 domestic; 3 international Meeting room cost: Varies by location; use of semi-private conference rooms is free Access to other airlines’ clubs: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, Continental Airlines Presidents Clubs, Delta Air Lines Crown Rooms and KLM Perks/amenities: Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, free Wi-Fi (most Northwest locations), business amenities, local phone calls (some locations), assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
United Airlines Red Carpet Club Tel: 866-822-5827 Annual fee: $300 - $500 Number of locations: 40 worldwide Meeting room cost: $60 - $80/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: Star Alliance airlines clubs and US Airways Club Perks/amenities: Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, Wi-Fi (many locations, for a fee), business amenities, local phone calls, assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
US Airways Club Tel: 800-828-8522 Annual fee: $300 - $375 Number of locations: 15 domestic, 1 international Meeting room cost: $35/hour for members Access to other airlines’ clubs: United Red Carpet Club and Star Alliance airlines clubs (both for an additional fee) Perks/amenities: Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, light snacks, newspapers/magazines, Wi-Fi, business amenities, assistance with travel. Two guests per member.
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