May 3, 2016, 5:29 pm
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Accessing TBIT *A Lounge from T7/T8 at LAX
Plan on at least 15-20 minutes walking each way.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
Yes, there is an airside connector between T4 through T8. After T7 security, follow the signs to T6, go past the Alaska Airlines Boardroom/Wolfgang Puck and you'll see escalators down to the connector. From T4 to TBIT, follow signs for Gate 41 (near T4 security). Ideally if you have pre-check, I would clear security in T4 for the Star Alliance lounge.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Nov 1, 2014, 11:19 am
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Would I have the time to get there, have a shower and then go onto Terminal 4?
If not, is the best option to use the Air Canada lounge in Terminal 2 or should I try and use another lounge?
Nov 2, 2014, 1:21 am
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I thought the NZ lounge at T2 was only for NZ passengers in J, but if it's closed in any case it doesn't matter. If my AA flight is a little late, I suppose I should skip TBIT and use the the Air Canada T2 lounge.
Nov 3, 2014, 6:39 pm
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The Air Canada lounge is dinky. I don't see the difference between it and the UA lounge in T7 (other than being much smaller and less crowded).
I'd try the NZ lounge since it's next door to the AC lounge (at least the last time I flew AC back in July.)
I'd try the NZ lounge since it's next door to the AC lounge (at least the last time I flew AC back in July.)
Nov 4, 2014, 1:22 am
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AC has real food in their lounge...?
Nov 17, 2014, 10:37 pm
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Flying on an LAX-IAD UA award ticket with UA Star Gold status. Got through TBIT security, got friendly questioning as to why I am at this particular terminal. Lounge agent was a little confused by my ticket and asked what airline I was flying and terminal of departure. Now enjoying a light meal before I head back to T7 to catch the red eye. Very nice at 9:30 pm. This beats the UC by miles.
Nov 18, 2014, 3:09 pm
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Flying on an LAX-IAD UA award ticket with UA Star Gold status. Got through TBIT security, got friendly questioning as to why I am at this particular terminal. Lounge agent was a little confused by my ticket and asked what airline I was flying and terminal of departure. Now enjoying a light meal before I head back to T7 to catch the red eye. Very nice at 9:30 pm. This beats the UC by miles.
Dec 4, 2014, 10:18 am
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Dec 4, 2014, 1:43 pm
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AirNZ do sell "Ad Hoc" lounge passes for NZ lounges at various prices published as part of a lounge table listing.
Since LAX is not in the list I would suggest no such is available.
Since LAX is not in the list I would suggest no such is available.
Dec 5, 2014, 1:18 am
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Dec 17, 2014, 12:43 am
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LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access - UA
Coming in from SYD on UA 840 in J which arrives ~630A and connecting to a UA flight to IAD also in J that leaves at 1130A.
No status with UA -
Can we use the TBIT *A lounge after clearing customs/immigration? It would be nice to have a shower...
And is it as easy as whipping out the boarding pass for the onward flight even though it's way over in T7, or is there something else that needs to be done to get through TBIT security?
Many thanks.....
--jofegan
No status with UA -
Can we use the TBIT *A lounge after clearing customs/immigration? It would be nice to have a shower...
And is it as easy as whipping out the boarding pass for the onward flight even though it's way over in T7, or is there something else that needs to be done to get through TBIT security?
Many thanks.....
--jofegan
Dec 17, 2014, 12:49 am
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Coming in from SYD on UA 840 in J which arrives ~630A and connecting to a UA flight to IAD also in J that leaves at 1130A.
No status with UA -
Can we use the TBIT *A lounge after clearing customs/immigration? It would be nice to have a shower...
And is it as easy as whipping out the boarding pass for the onward flight even though it's way over in T7, or is there something else that needs to be done to get through TBIT security?
No status with UA -
Can we use the TBIT *A lounge after clearing customs/immigration? It would be nice to have a shower...
And is it as easy as whipping out the boarding pass for the onward flight even though it's way over in T7, or is there something else that needs to be done to get through TBIT security?
Dec 17, 2014, 1:51 am
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No problems getting in yesterday on a LAX-SEA flight.
I actively commented to both the line guardians and the TSA that I knew I was in the "wrong terminal". One said "going to do some shopping?" and the other said "coming to see the terminal?" so I just answered yes to both rather than giving the real reason.
Ladies at the lounge had no issues letting me in, but did comment that they don't announce boarding for that flight.
The biggest problem is actually getting out of the terminal - it's not at all obvious where to go, which makes sense given that very few people other than workers would actually walk out! Eventually a look at the map and a bit of a guess got me in the right direction.
All up, if you're in the T7/T8 area I'd allow at least 20 minutes each way to get there and back - probably more to get there depending on the time of day and thus the lines at security, especially given no PreCheck when I was there...
I actively commented to both the line guardians and the TSA that I knew I was in the "wrong terminal". One said "going to do some shopping?" and the other said "coming to see the terminal?" so I just answered yes to both rather than giving the real reason.
Ladies at the lounge had no issues letting me in, but did comment that they don't announce boarding for that flight.
The biggest problem is actually getting out of the terminal - it's not at all obvious where to go, which makes sense given that very few people other than workers would actually walk out! Eventually a look at the map and a bit of a guess got me in the right direction.
All up, if you're in the T7/T8 area I'd allow at least 20 minutes each way to get there and back - probably more to get there depending on the time of day and thus the lines at security, especially given no PreCheck when I was there...
Dec 21, 2014, 10:45 am
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Wow, I never knew you could get into the air side of TBIT if your BP was for another terminal.
Now, when I flew out of LAX on the Kitty Jet on BR last year in J, I wanted to keep my Hello Kitty lounge invitation. The *A lounge lady wouldn't let me in without surrendering the lounge invitation. It sounds like now people can access the lounge with just the BP (that qualifies)?
Thanks.
Now, when I flew out of LAX on the Kitty Jet on BR last year in J, I wanted to keep my Hello Kitty lounge invitation. The *A lounge lady wouldn't let me in without surrendering the lounge invitation. It sounds like now people can access the lounge with just the BP (that qualifies)?
Thanks.