American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia open joint Premium lounge at Miami Airport.

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American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) announced yesterday that it has opened its first joint Premium lounge with British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia.

The new lounge at Miami International Airport is located in Concourse E, just beyond the security checkpoint on the fifth floor.

This is part of the joint business agreement among the three airlines to share revenue, coordinate networks and schedules and cooperate commercially on routes between North America and Europe.

The new Premium lounge has seating for 120 travellers and features a multi-functional Business Center with complimentary high-speed Internet access, as well as two TV lounges with flat-panel TVs, a children's room, complimentary food & beverages and spa-like showers.

It is open to oneworld eligible International First Class, Business Class and Emerald and Sapphire customers. Customers traveling on an AA-operated transcontinental full fare First Class (F and Z inventory) or full fare Business Class (J and U inventory) ticket, as well as Admirals Club members departing from Concourse E, may also access the lounge.

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