American Airlines Admirals Club, Terminal B

I’m not usually at this terminal, but on some short jaunts, I’ve had to fly out of this terminal. Smaller than the other «flagship» lounges at DFW but again, I’m not going to complain if if it’s an opportunity to spend a bit of time catching up on emails, grabbing some snacks and just relaxing. I still think that having staff at hand to help with any airline crises is super helpful (as opposed to standing in a long line in the terminal to get a flight rebooked, for example).

Finola at the front desk is TEN STARS. But the guy behind the bar — Travis, I think, could care less. He’s usually in the kitchen eating. Doesn’t bother to refill stuff, doesn’t bother to pick up dirty dishes. He’s useless. Virtually have to knock on the kitchen door to get him to come out and serve. If it wasn’t for Finola, I’d never go in. But she’s saved my bacon so many time, I just love to see her.

Came in on a Thursday morning and the lounge as pretty dead. I enjoyed some coffee and a cookie while relaxing and getting some work done in the comfort and quiet of the lounge.
From the window you can see the black smoke that gets created during the Fire Training that they do at DFW. The first time I saw this I was concerned… until I googled and realized it as a common occurrence.

This is one of the quieter (and smaller) Admiral’s Club lounges at DFW. It could be because most of the flights leaving out of Terminal B are on American Eagle or smaller planes.
I stopped here before a flight and the «complimentary» draft beer (Coors Light) had run out and the bartender seemed to be in no rush to replace the keg. To his credit, he did offer a Blue Moon (i.e. not a «free» beer) to myself and another traveller at the bar.
I did not have any food here, but I was reminded — yet again — that most of the Admiral’s Club food is served cold or just thrown in a microwave. There was a large microwave at the bar to heat the food too.
But after visiting the Centurion Lounge (with premium booze and top-​notch food), I have come to realize that the perks of the Admiral’s Club are just above TGI Friday’s or Chili’s Too (perks being free beer, free WiFi, and a comfortable space). And with the Centurion Lounge providing a true value and experience far beyond the Admiral’s Club, I am seriously considering whether the membership is worth the cost. As of recently, I tend to think it does not.