Accessing American Airlines Admirals Club Lounges

American Airlines offers various ways to access its Admirals Club lounges, including credit cards, paid memberships, and elite status. The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard offers a complimentary Admirals Club membership, as well as the ability to add authorized users for $175 each. The card also provides four single-visit Admirals Club passes per year. Alternatively, Admirals Club memberships can be purchased for $1,400 or 140,000 miles per year, depending on AAdvantage elite status. A single membership option is available for $750 or 75,000 miles per year, without guest privileges or access to third-party partner lounges. One-day passes can be purchased for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles, but may be subject to peak hour restrictions. American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards elite members also receive Admirals Club access, although eligibility requirements may vary. It's worth noting that American Airlines has changed its Admirals Club membership structure and pricing, with household memberships being discontinued.