{"id":222037,"date":"2026-02-10T19:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/american-airlines-announces-new-lounge-at-chicagos-ohare-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:16:48","slug":"american-airlines-announces-new-lounge-at-chicagos-ohare-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/american-airlines-announces-new-lounge-at-chicagos-ohare-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines announces new lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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American Airlines is making a major investment in Chicago, where it has added a ton of additional flights to and from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) over the past year \u2014 all as it ramps up competition<\/a> with Windy City rival United Airlines.<\/p>\n

Up next? A big lounge upgrade.<\/p>\n

American on Tuesday announced plans to build an all-new Admirals Club facility at ORD.<\/p>\n

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American Airlines aircraft at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This 10,000-square-foot club will serve as the airline’s new Concourse L outpost \u2014 not far from where passengers clear security in Terminal 3.<\/p>\n

American already operates three Admirals Clubs (and a more premium Flagship Lounge) at ORD, including a standard club that serves Concourse L passengers.<\/p>\n

Read more: The best airport lounges at O’Hare International Airport \u2014 and how to get inside<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This new lounge would replace the existing L facility and serve as a significant improvement from the current space. The carrier is promising more capacity, nods to the Windy City and sweeping views of the airport’s airfield.<\/p>\n

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Rendering of American Airlines’ new Concourse L Admirals Club in Chicago. AMERICAN AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’ll sport the new design aesthetic that American has rolled out to some of its newest clubs, including the one shown below at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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American’s Concourse E Admirals Club at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The new Admirals Club\u00ae lounge will offer more seating and upgraded amenities and fully reflect the standards our customers expect when visiting one of our lounges,” Heather Garboden, the Fort Worth-based carrier’s chief customer officer, said in a statement Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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The airline did not reveal a date for the opening of its new O’Hare Admirals Club but noted that construction to create space for the facility is already underway.<\/p>\n

American had promised a “steady stream” of lounge news<\/a> entering 2026. The carrier already has lounge overhauls in the works<\/a> at its Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and DCA<\/a> hubs.<\/p>\n

American doubles down on O’Hare<\/h2>\n

We should note that this is the latest in a series of moves American has made to double down on its Midwest hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since last summer, the airline has added flights from ORD at a torrent pace. During the first half of 2026, its total departures from the airport are set to be up 17% versus last year, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium.<\/p>\n

Top rival United Airlines, which is based in Chicago, has taken notice.<\/p>\n

United has responded to American’s growth by adding a barrage of its own flights from ORD<\/a>, vowing to “draw a line in the sand<\/a>” at the airport amid the airline industry’s hottest turf war.<\/p>\n

United also recently deployed billboards around its hometown with a message clearly pointed at American. (AAdvantage is the name of American’s loyalty program.)<\/p>\n

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UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ultimately, this not-so-friendly competition likely benefits customers: More flights and competition on routes generally bring down fares.<\/p>\n

Now, American flyers in Chicago will see an improvement to the airline’s lounge lineup at the airport.<\/p>\n

How to access American Airlines Admirals Clubs<\/h2>\n

To enter American’s Admirals Clubs, you can purchase an annual membership. First-time enrollment fees for nonelite status members start at $850 for the year.<\/p>\n

However, there are several more cost-effective ways to gain access<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, American Airlines AAdvantage<\/a> members with AAdvantage Platinum status (Oneworld Sapphire) and better can enter its lounges when traveling on eligible long-haul itineraries.<\/p>\n

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