Originally Posted by
swallaby
That's what I thought. If I'm not allowed into terminal 3 with a departure ticket for terminal 5 (I know LAX allows access to any terminal with any departure ticket) it sounds like I'm out of luck. Thanks guys!
Yeah. Unfortunately you probably wouldn't get past the automatic gates trying to get into T3. Alternatively, if you wanted to exit T5 and go over to the T2/3 area you could buy a day pass for one of the arrivals lounges over there which are located outside security. I know AA has one which is $90 for those traveling in cabins other than J or F and who don't have Emerald status. There's also a Plaza Premium arrivals lounge in T2 which may be a bit cheaper. It may be worth a bite to eat and a nice shower in between flights. I'm not sure which others may sell day passes, but there are quite a few over there.