American Airlines Brings Flagship Dining Back to LAX After Six Years

American Airlines passengers can again use Flagship Dining at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with the source headline describing the return as coming after six years. The service offers table service and an à la carte menu inside the Flagship Lounge, replacing the usual buffet. The complimentary sit-down meal can include several courses.

LAX joins Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Miami International Airport, where Flagship Dining is already offered. American previously offered it at its John F. Kennedy International Airport hub as well. In Philadelphia, à la carte menus are available in the regular AAdmirals Club.

Access was once limited to Flagship First passengers on the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A321 transcontinental service. As the airline phases out international first class, more passengers and routes now qualify. These include Flagship Business Plus customers on 787-9 or 777-300ER flights, and business class customers on transcontinental or Hawaii flights marked as Flagship. Domestic Flagship first-class ticket holders on select transcontinental flights are eligible, but standard first-class customers are not. The lounge is also open to AAdvantage elite members on long-haul flights.

Service is subject to availability. A waitlist may apply at peak times, and guests can order by QR code.

The expansion comes as American retires its standalone long-haul first class in favor of Flagship Business, with aircraft being refitted with more business seats. The airline expects this to end on November 19, and transcontinental Flagship First is due to end in March 2027.