Flagship® First check-in
Features
Exclusive check-in area
Personalized assistance
Expedited security access
Access
You can use Flagship® First check-in if you’re flying on American in Flagship® First or Flagship® Business Plus on a qualifying international or transcontinental flight.
Qualifying international flights
Flights between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
Qualifying transcontinental flights
3-class non-stop flights between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- JFK and Orange County (SNA)
- LAX and Miami (MIA)
- LAX and Boston (BOS)
You can use Flagship® First check-in if you’re flying on qualifying international flights operated by American (regardless of cabin) with:
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status
- AAdvantage Platinum Pro® status
Qualifying international flights
Flights with seats ticketed as Flagship® between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
You can use Flagship® First check-in if you’re flying on any flight operated by American (regardless of cabin).
You can use Flagship® First check-in if you’re flying on any flight operated by American (regardless of cabin).*
*Excludes Mileage Plan™ MVP Gold 75K
Get access when Five Star Service™ is purchased.
Locations
| Airport | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | Terminal 3, Checkpoint 8, Near First Class Check-In | 4:45 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Terminal 3, Zone D, Look for Flagship® First check-in signs | Sunday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 6:50 p.m. Saturday: 5 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Terminal 4, Look for Flagship® First check-in signs inside the terminal | 4:30 a.m. – 12:45 a.m. |
| Miami (MIA) | North Terminal, Concourse D, Curbside door #2 | 4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
Premium check-in at JFK
Enjoy a seated check-in at the Joint Premium Lounges in New York Kennedy (JFK) airport. Premium check-in areas are available if you’re on a qualifying American or British Airways flight and have access to the Chelsea Lounge™ or Soho Lounge™ experiences or Five Star Service™.