Presidents and Admirals Club

Presidents and Admirals Club

Continental Airlines is increasing the annual cost of membership to its Presidents Club for all members. Effective Nov. 1, 2008, the cost of an annual membership will increase by $25 for members and $50 for members and their spouse. A standard annual membership will start out at $425 (from $400) for non-elite members when the new price structure goes into effect. Elite members can purchase a membership at reduced prices, depending on elite level. The cost of a lifetime membership will increase $400 for standard OnePass members to $5,500 from $5,100. To view the new prices, go to http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?1222

American Airlines has raised the rates for Admirals Club memberships as of Nov. 1, 2008. The prices increased between $50 and $75. For members using miles to cover the costs of membership, the mileage requirements have increased between 5,000 and 15,000 miles. A new annual membership for a base member will now cost $500 (from $450) or 80,000 miles (from 70,000 miles). To view all of the changes, go to http://insideflyerus.wpengine.com/link/?1232