In August 2025, American Airlines announced plans to invest in its premium ground experience at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and this can’t come soon enough. At the time we learned how American would open both a new Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club at the airport. The airline has today announced some additional details , including that the new Admirals Club will be the largest in the system.

Charlotte is American’s second largest hub, though as a premium traveler, it has to be one of the least pleasant to travel through, given the current state of lounges. The primary Admirals Club is an outdated and crowded disaster, though last year we at least we saw the opening of the Provisions by Admirals Club concept , essentially a grab & go lounge.

Fortunately there are some positive changes on the horizon. American plans to open a new Flagship Lounge in Charlotte, as well as a new Admirals Club. This will represent a significant increase in lounge space at the airport. While exact details still remain limited, we have just learned some additional information:

The first rendering has just been released of the new Admirals Club, and here’s how the design is described:

The design of the new space draws inspiration from Charlotte’s unique character, incorporating elements that reflect the city’s tree canopy, rich textile heritage and blend of modern sophistication with southern charm. Once complete, the space will feature distinct zones tailored to traveler needs, including spa-style shower suites, bars and serveries and multiple areas where customers can relax, dine, work and recharge.

As you’d expect, the updated lounge spaces will follow American’s new lounge design concept, matching what we recently saw in Philadelphia (PHL), with the opening of a new Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club . American has also announced plans to open a new Flagship Lounge in Miami (MIA) , so there’s a lot to look forward to.

As was reported by JonNYC a few years back, the initial plan here seemed to be for the new lounges to be located on the mezzanine level near the Concourse D & E connector.

Here’s what I find interesting. Based on what we learned at the time, there’s expected to be around 40,000 square feet of lounge space in this new area. So it sounds like that space won’t actually be a combined Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge space, unless something about the overall available space has changed.