American Airlines Admirals Club
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American Airlines Admirals Club – Orange County, CA (SNA)
The American Airlines Admirals Club at Orange County, CA – John Wayne airport, is one of the airline’s smaller clubs. The lounge is located on a mezzanine at the center of the terminal by gate 8, and mirrors the adjacent United Club.
American Airlines Admirals Club SNA design
Past the small reception area, patrons are greeted by a cozy dining area next to the bar. Beyond is an open seating area, which despite its small size, feels spacious thanks to the terminal’s curved tall ceiling, the ample natural light, and the sparse seating arrangement. A combination of halogen and traditional lighting gives the space a warm and welcoming vibe, and indoor plants add a touch of freshness. There is nothing especially modern or exciting about the space, but the simplicity and timeless elegance of it all makes it work. The seats are comfortable and power outlets are conveniently available throughout.
American Airlines Admirals Club – Orange County, CA (SNA)
American Airlines Admirals Club SNA amenities
The amenities are typical of a domestic Admirals Club. An espresso machine pours coffee concoctions and hot chocolate; hot food and premium drinks are available for a fee, Samsung tablets dot the lounge to give passengers access to flight information, and a selection of newspapers and magazines is available to read within the lounge. In the back is a well-appointed business center will self-service computers and a printer.
Due to the relatively low number of passengers eligible for Admirals Club access at SNA, the club is typically quiet, although some announcements and noise may bleed from the terminal concourse below.
American Airlines Admirals Club SNA bottom line
Overall, the American Airlines Admirals Club at Orange County, CA is a pleasant, relaxing and quiet facility, which delivers on all the basics – a comfortable place to sit, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an array of food and drinks to order.
- The intimate seating space and warm design.
- The friendly staff.
- The well-equipped business center.
- The limited complimentary food options.
American Airlines Admirals Club at Santa Ana, CA - Orange County John Wayne (SNA) welcomes:
- American Airlines Admirals Club members (including Citi® AAdvantage® Executive Card card holders) departing or arriving on a same-day flight operated by American Airlines or a oneworld member airline (+2 guests or immediate family)
- American Airlines Admirals Club One-Day pass holders departing on a same-day flight operated by American Airlines or a oneworld airline (subject to capacity restrictions.) Passes can be purchased for $59 and used at multiple lounge locations throughout on the same day at Admirals Club lounges (no guests)
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Card authorized users departing on a same-day flight operated by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or a oneworld airline.
- U.S. military personnel traveling in uniform departing on a same-day flight operated by American Airlines.
- Alaska Lounge+ members departing on a same-day flight operated by Alaska Airlines or American Airlines (+2 guests or immediate family).
- American Airlines First Class passengers departing on an international flight from this airport, or another airport on a same-day itinerary (+1 guest)
- American Airlines First Class passengers departing on a three-class nonstop transcontinental flight from this airport, or another airport on a same-day itinerary (no guests)
- American Airlines Business Class passengers departing on an international flight from this airport, or another airport on a same-day itinerary (no guests)
- American Airlines Business Class passengers departing on a three-class nonstop transcontinental flight from this airport, or another airport on a same-day itinerary (no guests)
- American Airlines ConciergeKey passengers departing on an same-day flight operated by American Airlines or a oneworld airline (+2 guests)
- American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum customers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by American Airlines or another oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro customers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by American Airlines or another oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum customers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by American Airlines or another oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- First Class passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- Business Class passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by a oneworld airline (no guests)
- oneworld Emerald members (except for passengers whose status was issued by American Airlines) departing on or connecting to any flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- oneworld Sapphire members (except for passengers whose status was issued by American Airlines) departing on or connecting to any flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
Notes:
- Guests must be departing on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld airline.
- Members of the military may bring in 2 guests or their immediate family.
- American Airlines AAdvantage® members, regardless of their tier status or class of travel, are not eligible for lounge access when travelling solely on North American flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
- For connecting passengers, lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
- Qantas airline club members do not have access to American Airlines lounges.
Cards accepted
American Airlines Admiral Club
When flying a oneworld member airline
Alaska Lounge+
When flying Alaska or American
You may have access to American Airlines Admirals Club as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.
oneworld
Access for eligible customers traveling on any oneworld member airline.
 | Alaska Airlines (AS) |  | American Airlines (AA) |  | British Airways (BA) |
 | Cathay Pacific (CX) |  | Finnair (AY) |  | Iberia (IB) |
 | Japan Airlines (JL) |  | Malaysia Airlines (MH) |  | Qantas (QF) |
 | Qatar Airways (QR) |  | Royal Air Maroc (AT) |  | Royal Jordanian (RJ) |
 | SriLankan (UL) |
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Overall ratings
Happy to have this little lounge in my home airport. It’s kind of retro, small, and pretty basic, but the staff is always super friendly. Say hi to Lori at the bar! Food selection is meh, but you’re usually not here for very long anyway.
A well-appointed Admirals Club for its size, with friendly service and a warm and cozy vibe.