American Airlines plans massive (and badly-needed) lounge at Charlotte hub

Could this be the most badly needed airport lounge in America? You could certainly make that argument about American Airlines' newest club, just announced for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).American on Tuesday unveiled plans to build a sprawling Admirals Club inside the main atrium at CLT.Construction is set to begin later this year.Once complete, this outpost will be the biggest in American's network — topping even the huge new space the airline is building in Dallas.And it will be a major boost to the carrier's lounge offerings in North Carolina.Read more: 3 reasons why this is the best credit card for Admirals Club accessBadly-needed loungeAA's two existing Admirals Club locations in Charlotte are dated and often overrun with guests.That's far from ideal at CLT, which is American's second-busiest hub, trailing only its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) home base.Now American is working on a new that will span more than 40,000 square feet and offer a host of modern amenities, including shower suites, bars and seating areas.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from...