American Airlines raises Admirals Club membership rates, add lower-price solo option

American Airlines is making the biggest changes to its Admirals Club membership program in years, introducing a new lower-priced membership for solo travelers while dramatically increasing the cost of its traditional lounge membership.Beginning Aug. 23, the airline's standard Admirals Club membership will cost up to $1,400 per year — up from today's maximum of $850 — while a new lower-priced membership will offer a less expensive option for solo travelers.The membership changes coincide with the launch of the refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees), which carries a higher annual fee beginning Aug. 23 but continues to include Admirals Club membership.Here's what you need to know.Admirals Club memberships are getting more expensiveStarting Aug. 23, American will offer two annual membership options:Admirals Club membership: Includes access to nearly 50 Admirals Club lounges, more than 60 partner lounges, plus guest privileges for your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children up to 18) or up to two guestsSingle membership: Includes access to Admirals Club lounges only for the member. It does not include guest privileges or a...