JAL Sakura Lounge / American Airlines Admirals Club

Do I have access to JAL Sakura Lounge / American Airlines Admirals Club at HNL? Use our lounge access wizard and find out, or or create an account and we'll keep track of your lounge memberships and premium credit cards.

The basics

Operated by

Japan Airlines (JL)

Alliance

oneworld

Food:

Complimentary snacks

Drinks:

Complimentary soft drinks
Complimentary house wine and beer
Complimentary liquor
Premium drinks for sale

Other amenities:

Overview

The combined 7,000-sq.-ft. American Airlines Admirals Club and JAL Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Honolulu airport is an elegant and spacious space with comfortable seating for up to 225 guests. The lounge boasts views of the airport’s fish pond and cultural gardens, and an elevator to take guests to the lush gardens below.

Note: Due to capacity restrictions, JAL is unable to grant Premium Economy passengers access to the lounge. Those passengers will receive a coupon worth 30USD to be used at Honolulu airport restaurants.

Food and beverages

Basic snack selection including soup, fruit, pastries and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine.

JAL Sakura Lounge / American Airlines Admirals Club HNL amenities

Business area, complimentary Wi-Fi, selection of newspapers and magazines, relaxation corner with two programmable massage lounge chairs, children’s play area, TV, nursing room facility with a baby-changing table.

Access rules

The following passengers have access:

JAL First Class passengers departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (+1 guest)
JAL Business Class passengers departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (no guests)
JAL Economy passengers on a full fare (Y) departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (no guests)
JAL Economy passengers on specific Saver Flex fares departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (restrictions applicable) (no guests)
JMB Diamond, JGC Premier, and JMB Sapphire members departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (+1 guest, additional 2 guests with coupons)
JAL Global Club members departing on a same-day Japan Airlines flight (+1 guest with coupon)
American Airlines Admirals Club One-Day pass holders. Passes can be purchased for $50 and used at multiple lounge locations throughout on the same day at Admirals Club (no guests)
American Airlines Admirals Club members (including Citi® AAdvantage® Executive Card card members) (+2 guests or immediate family)
Alaska Airlines Board room members departing on a same-day flight operated by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines or US Airways (+2 guests or immediate family) after August 15th, 2015.
Citi® Prestige primary card holders departing on an American or US Airways flight within 12 hours.
American Airlines First Class passengers departing on a same-day international fight (+1 guest)
American Airlines Business Class passengers departing on a same-day international fight (no guests)
First class passengers departing on a same-day flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
Business class passengers departing on a same-day flight operated by a oneworld airline (no guests)
oneworld Emerald members (+1 guest)
oneworld Sapphire members (+1 guest)

Notes:

Guests must be departing on a flight operated and marketed by a oneworld airline.
For connecting passengers, lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
American Airlines AAdvantage® members and US Airways Dividend Miles members, regardless of their tier status or class of travel, are not eligible for lounge access when travelling solely on North American flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.For connecting passengers, lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
Qantas airline club members do not have access to American Airlines lounges.

View detailed access rules at jal.co.jp

Airlines

You may have access to JAL Sakura Lounge / American Airlines Admirals Club as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details.

oneworld

Access for eligible customers traveling on the following oneworld member airlines only.

Alaska Airlines (AS)	American Airlines (AA)	British Airways (BA)
Cathay Pacific (CX)	Finnair (AY)	Iberia (IB)
Japan Airlines (JL)	Malaysia Airlines (MH)	Qantas (QF)
Qatar Airways (QR)	Royal Air Maroc (AT)	Royal Jordanian (RJ)
SriLankan (UL)

Food & Beverages

The following is a typical sample selection. Availability varies.

Complimentary food

Breakfast: bagels with cream cheese, mini muffins.
Snacks: olives, cheese and crackers, cookies, vegetable crudité and snack mixes.

Complimentary drinks

Water, soft drinks and juices.
Coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, tea, hot chocolate.
Trinity Oaks chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Anheuser-Busch or MillerCoors beers.
House spirits.

Premium drinks

All selections and pricing are subject to change.

Water and soft drinks

Energy drinks: $3.99
Mineral water: $3.50
Bottled water: $2.29

Beer

Premium Domestic/Craft: $7.00
Imported: $8.00

Spirits and cordials

Smirnoff, Bombay Original, BACARDI Superior, Captain Morgan Original Spiced, Dewar’s White Label, Jose Cuervo Especial, Jim Beam: $8.50
ABSOLUT, Russian Standard, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker Black Label,Jack Daniel’s, Jameson: $10.00
Grey Goose, Hendrick’s, Patrón, Crown Royal, Maker’s Mark, Templeton Rye: $12.00
Cordials: $10.00

White wine, by the glass

Bollini, Pinot Grigio: $10.00
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Riesling: $10.00
Casa Lapostolle, Sauvignon Blanc: $10.00
Napa Cellars, Chardonnay: $12.00
Kim Crawford, Unoaked Chardonnay: $12.00

Red wine, by the glass

The Show, Cabernet Sauvignon: $9.50
Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec: $9.50
Folie à Deux, Merlot: $12.00
Joel Gott 815, Cabernet Sauvignon: $12.00
Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir: $12.00

Sparkling

Chandon Brut Classic: $14.00

Blogs

Yelp

3.5 / 5, based on 51 reviews

Alvin Y.

2021-09-03 02:56:03

Overall, it's probably one of the best AA lounges in the network, as it's a joint lounge with Japan Airlines. I went there just as it had reopened in...

Rob B.

2020-02-20 19:31:51

I give it 5 stars cause its the best of the big 3. United is beautiful and Delta is delicious but American is an A. An open bar saves you endless tipping....

Step By Step L.

2020-01-08 19:54:37

Horrible treatment to members who pay $500 year kick them out if you don't use their airline or only selected air hope CEO BURN IN HELL

Andrew I.

2019-11-24 17:39:33

Klinkerbrick wine is served here. Excellent choice. After the remodeling the club has Double AC and USB outlets for 90% the seats. Since thr club is shared...

Katlyn P.

2019-03-20 11:56:06

First I would like to start off that the renovations are 10X nicer! I love the pillow that have been added and allowing Customers to lay down makes the...

Katlyn P.

2019-03-20 11:56:06

First I would like to start off that the renovations are 10X nicer! I love the pillow that have been added and allowing Customers to lay down makes the...

D G.

2018-07-26 23:19:37

Sakura Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu. I've only visited in the late evening prior to red-eye flights back to the mainland....

Jeff H.

2018-05-20 22:35:25

This Club at HNL may be my favorite of all the Admiral's Clubs in the US. While the food offerings are not 5-star, what is offered is pretty satisfying. Did...

Sam J.

2018-04-14 14:39:53

So they've since upgraded their food selection here. Before my flight I was able to choose from Japanese beef curry and rice, pork miso soup, chicken...

Jando S.

2018-04-12 23:53:58

This club has the advantage (and similarly the disadvantage) of being two clubs in one. Like many club hubs in the Pacific, American and Japan Airways have...

Comments

Overall ratings

Overall

Meilensammler

Plenty of seating with nice garden and apron view. Lounge was empty when we entered but quite full when we left.

One self service buffet with basic selection of food including 2 soups, fruits and pastries and non-alcoholic beverages. This area also features restaurant-style seating. Another bar is on the other side of the lounge. Here you can help yourself to beer, wines, spirits and other beverages. Better than the average Admirals Club!

Newspapers and magazines and free wifi – which was very, very, very slow. Also the lounge has a small area for kids and 2 PCs and a printer.

February 14, 2016, 12:00 pm

Reply
John Fujiwara

The Admirals Club at Honolulu International Airport is shared with Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and is located in central lobby of the overseas terminal, across from central security checkpoint and Ralph Lauren retail store, on 3rd floor above Kona Brewing restaurant.
There is a nice garden view.
What sets this lounge far ahead of the pack is the outstanding customer service from the front desk staff. Without asking, they check your ticket and see if they can improve your seat selection. Fantastic!

Hot soups, pretzel mix, sometimes fruit & sandwitches. Self-service open bar!
There is good selection of complementary self-serve soft drinks, beer, wine & spirits. Snacks include soup, cookies, pretzel mix, and pastries.

WiFi, TV, computers & printer, children`s play area. Lots of English and Japanese newspapers & magazines.

February 25, 2015, 12:00 pm

Reply