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 on a qualifying international or transcontinental flight.
Qualifying international flights
Flights between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- South America
Qualifying transcontinental flights
3-class non-stop flights between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- LAX and Boston (BOS) – traveling on A321T aircraft only
- LAX and Miami (MIA) – traveling on B777-300 aircraft only (through October 26, 2019)
You can use Flagship® First Check-In if you’re flying on qualifying international flights operated by American (regardless of cabin).
Qualifying international flights
Flights between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Central America
- Europe
- Mexico City (MEX)
- New Zealand
- South America
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).*
*American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship® First Check-In access. North America is defined as the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except MEX), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
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 | 5 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Terminal 5, Zone J, Look for Flagship® First check-in signs | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Terminal 4, Use exclusive curbside entrance | 4:30 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.* |
| Miami (MIA) | North Terminal, Concourse D, Curbside door #2 | 4:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| New York (JFK) | Departure level, Closest to AirTrain access | 4 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
*Hours may vary based on flight schedule.