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American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) vs Cathay Pacific Lounge
Cathay Pacific Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C). Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 2A at CDG. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) | Cathay Pacific Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 2A | Terminal 2A |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 7:15 AM – 1 PM daily | 6:15 AM – 12 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 4 |
| Guests | Admirals Club members and eligible oneworld premium cabin and elite passengers per American's Admirals Club access rules. | Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C)
- Admirals Club
- Only Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) or Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Cathay Pacific Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C). Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) and Cathay Pacific Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) and Cathay Pacific Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2A at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) or Cathay Pacific Lounge?
American Airlines Admirals Club (2A/2C) has none on record; Cathay Pacific Lounge has 4 showers.