American expects Philly Flagship Lounge opening in May, logs ‘historic’ first-class bookings — and big losses

American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first announced last summer, will be in …