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The cauliflower vichyssoise at American Airline’s new Flagship lounge at PHL 

[PAX International]: Travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have two new reasons to show up early. American Airlines is gearing up to open its new Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in Terminal A-West this summer, and both spaces will bring next-level food and beverage experiences to the airport, the press release said.

From chef-driven menus and elevated takes on local specialties to full-service bars, these lounges promise to redefine what it means to dine before takeoff.

The Flagship® lounge will welcome guests with a glass of champagne and offer a refined culinary experience that celebrates both innovation and local character.

Known for his modern take on American cuisine, James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Randy Rucker will bring refined flavors to the lounge, and at the heart of the culinary program will be the cauliflower vichyssoise, a chilled, velvety soup, featuring smoked trout roe.

Visitors will be able to explore an array of options throughout the day, including:

  • Salted caramel budino, whipped ricotta and blistered tomato toast and Maryland-style crab soup
  • Grab-and-go snacks like Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Alter Eco Sea Salt Truffles
  • A Reading Terminal-inspired Candy Bar with saltwater taffy, butterscotch candies, peppermint puffs and more

Action stations will offer customizable dining options, including:

  • A morning omelet bar with add-ons including local Amish cheddar and Kennet Square cremini mushrooms
  • A build-your-own roast pork sandwich, featuring slow-roasted pork, provolone and broccoli rabe
  • An evening Boardwalk Water Ice and Gelati bar in nostalgic flavors like Very Cherry, Rainbow Jimmies and Salted Caramel, with boozy pour over options

In a first for American’s lounge network, the Philadelphia Flagship® lounge will feature a full-service bar offering premium wines, six local beers and bartender-crafted cocktails and mocktails.

Signature drinks will include:

  • The Broad Street Old Fashioned and The Schuylkill Sunset, a nod to the sunset found at Philly’s Boathouse Row
  • Seasonal mocktails like the Berry Coconito and Dream of ’76

This story was originally published by PAX International. To read the full story, go here: https://www.pax-intl.com/passenger-services/terminal-news/2025/05/13/american-airlines-to-open-two-lounges-at-phl/