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.
Details checked as recently as November 2026. Comparison updated November 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 | 7 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.