American Airlines' members club with snacks, a bar and quiet places to work.
How to get in
Admirals ClubFree for members·Guest rules vary by membership
- Admirals Club: Same-day American, oneworld or Aer Lingus flight
- Citi / AAdvantage Executive: Primary cardholder
- Same-day American, oneworld or Aer Lingus boarding pass
- Authorized users get their own access
- GuestsAdmirals Club: Full: 2 guests · Single: no guests · Citi / AAdvantage Executive: Immediate family or up to 2 guests with same-day boarding passes
Alaska LoungeFree if you qualify·Family or 2 guests
- Lounge+ only (not basic membership), when flying an Alaska- or American-marketed flight
- GuestsImmediate family or 2 guests
American Airlines statusFree if you qualify·1 guest
- Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum on a qualifying international itinerary
- ConciergeKey
- Guests1 guest
Alaska / Hawaiian statusFree if you qualify·1 guest
- Gold+ (oneworld Sapphire/Emerald) on a same-day oneworld flight
- AA says other programs' Sapphire/Emerald qualify on any oneworld flight
- Guests1 guest
Other airline statusFree if you qualify·Usually 1 guest
- Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald from another program on a same-day oneworld flight
- GuestsUsually 1 guest
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Hours this week
- Monday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Tuesday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Wednesday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Thursday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Friday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Saturday5:15 AM – 6:45 PM
- Sunday6:15 AM – 6:45 PM
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Admirals Club: quick answers
Admirals Club is a lounge at John Wayne Airport (SNA), Terminal A · Mezzanine · Gate 8, after security. Entry is through Admirals Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Alaska / Hawaiian status, and Other airline status. Hours: Mon – Sat: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM; Sun: 6:15 AM – 6:45 PM (Pacific Time).
- How do I get into Admirals Club?
- Admirals Club: free for members — Admirals Club: Same-day American, oneworld or Aer Lingus flight; Citi / AAdvantage Executive: Primary cardholder; Same-day American, oneworld or Aer Lingus boarding pass; Authorized users get their own access. Alaska Lounge: free if you qualify — Lounge+ only (not basic membership), when flying an Alaska- or American-marketed flight. American Airlines status: free if you qualify — Platinum, Platinum Pro, Executive Platinum on a qualifying international itinerary; ConciergeKey. Alaska / Hawaiian status: free if you qualify — Gold+ (oneworld Sapphire/Emerald) on a same-day oneworld flight; AA says other programs' Sapphire/Emerald qualify on any oneworld flight. Other airline status: free if you qualify — Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald from another program on a same-day oneworld flight. The Airside app checks these against your own cards and status.
- Can I use Priority Pass at Admirals Club?
- Priority Pass isn't listed for Admirals Club. Entry is through Admirals Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Alaska / Hawaiian status, and Other airline status.
- Where is Admirals Club at SNA?
- Mezzanine level, after security, adjacent to Gate 8.
- What are Admirals Club's hours?
- Mon – Sat: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM; Sun: 6:15 AM – 6:45 PM, airport local time (Pacific Time).
- Can I bring a guest to Admirals Club?
- Admirals Club: Admirals Club: Full: 2 guests. Admirals Club: Single: no guests. Admirals Club: Citi / AAdvantage Executive: Immediate family or up to 2 guests with same-day boarding passes. Alaska Lounge: Immediate family or 2 guests. American Airlines status: 1 guest. Alaska / Hawaiian status: 1 guest. Other airline status: Usually 1 guest.