American Opens Newly Refurbished Admirals Club at Newark

Updated: September 7, 2023, 5:50am CDT

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After a months-long renovation, American Airlines has reopened its Admirals Club at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Modeled in a style similar to the new Admirals Club at Reagan National Airport (DCA), the lounge features a much more modern aesthetic and also offers new food and beverage selections.

New Lounge

This new lounge is 7,050 square feet and has a capacity for 137 patrons. You’ll find it near the A7 and A8 gates on the mezzanine level, and there are sweeping views of the airplanes and runways outside, which will be a delight to any aviation geek!

There are several cool design elements in this lounge, including:

Metal frames inspired by bridge construction in New York
Unique lighting and exposed lightbulbs, a tribute to Thomas Edison and his home in New Jersey
Brick walls in the dining area, which pay tribute to Newark’s nickname of “Bridge City”

The lounge uses a lot of darker tones, wood, and metal to create a much more sophisticated space — a far cry from the current sterile lounge design that’s used in other spaces in Dallas (DFW), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), and other major cities.

Admirals Club EWR entrance — Image Credit: American Airlines

Hot Tip:

To access the lounge, you’ll need to be an Admirals Club member, an elite passenger on an eligible itinerary, or a first/business class customer on a long-haul itinerary. Learn more in our detailed guide to Admirals Club.

Useful amenities include:

Phone pods
Semi-private workstations
A business center
Wireless charging
Charging capabilities at 90% of seats

Admirals Club EWR nooks — Image Credit: American Airlines

Food and Beverage

In addition to a new design, this lounge will feature upgraded food and beverage offerings, including:

Breakfast: Belgian waffles; seasonal quiche tartlet
Lunch/Dinner: Pastrami sliders; falafel served with cucumber tzatziki; quinoa, kale, and edamame salad; antipasto salad; locally-sourced meats and cheeses
Treats: Black and white cookies; seasonal macarons
From the Bar: Jersey Tomato Bloody Mary; Hopfish IPA
Grab-and-Go Options: Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps; Bobo’s Strawberry Oat Bites

Admirals Club EWR bar — Image Credit: American Airlines

These new food offerings will be much more substantial than previous selections, which only included cheese cubes, vegetables, hummus, chips, and other small bites. You’ll now find a much heartier offering, though still far behind what Delta Sky Club serves.

Admirals Club EWR bites — Image Credit: American Airlines

Final Thoughts

If you’re traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport, you can now enjoy the new American Airlines Admirals Club lounge in the new design scheme. You’ll find a much more inviting space and new food and drink that will provide an elevated experience for club members.