Elevated travel experience coming to Austin with new Admirals Club lounge

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is continuing its investment in premium customer experiences and the Austin, Texas, community with plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club^® lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

The new lounge will span more than 12,000 square feet on the west side of the terminal, doubling its current footprint at AUS, and introduce a first for American's lounge network: an outdoor terrace space. Guests will enjoy expansive views of downtown Austin and the airfield, creating a uniquely local and elevated atmosphere for customers.

Construction will begin this year, and the current lounge will remain open for customers during construction. The new lounge will feature distinct zones tailored to traveler needs, including areas to relax, dine, work and recharge - all designed to balance style, comfort and function.

The outdoor terrace will be a standout feature, marking the first time American has introduced open-air lounge space in its network. It's part of a broader effort to reimagine the Admirals Club^® experience with locally inspired touches and enhanced service.

Customers traveling through AUS will also enjoy American's recently announced partnerships: Lavazza coffee and Champagne Bollinger, the latter of which is available for purchase in Admirals Club^® lounges throughout the system.

American currently offers nearly 50 daily flights to 11 destinations at AUS, giving Central Texas customers easy access to more than 350 destinations around the world.

The AAdvantage^® program makes access easy

American Airlines is making it easier than ever for AAdvantage^® members to enjoy premium lounge experiences.

For those traveling domestically, Admirals Club^® lounge access is available through an Admirals Club^® membership, qualifying oneworld status or the Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^®. Citi^® / AAdvantage^® Globe^™ Mastercard^® cardholders can also use one of their four Admirals Club^® Globe^™ passes, valid for 24 hours. Customers can also purchase a One-Day Pass, valid for 24 hours, for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage^® miles.

AAdvantage Platinum^® status or higher and non-AAdvantage^®, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members on qualifying itineraries can visit the Flagship^® lounge when traveling internationally in a Flagship^® cabin. Single Visit Passes are also available for $150 or 15,000 AAdvantage^® miles.

About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)

American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American's team lives out the airline's purpose of caring for people on life's journey every day.

The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward^SM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.

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