Originally Posted by
kentauta
A couple of questions for LAX users:
1. Does the AA Flagship lounge practically welcome JL passengers? I hold AA Plat Pro (OWS), and am flying J on JL61 (so no access to the QF F lounge), so on paper I am eligible, but I am wondering passengers like me will be subject to denial for capacity control and sent back to the OW lounge. Just learned that T4 and TBIT are connected on the air side and am wondering if it's worth trying it.
2. Do the JL check in counters open exactly 3 hours before flight as stated on the website or they actually open earlier by any chance? As with many San Diego residents flying out of LAX, I have the dilemma of arriving too early or too late due to the unpredictable traffic on the way to LAX.
Thanks.
1. You can use the lounge, I have done so with a JL ticket. But I would imagine if they do need to restrict due to capacity considerations you would be first in line to be turned away. Any way, I can't imagine that the Flagship Lounge is that much better than the OW J lounge, it is not that special.
2. I have had varying experiences at check in, opening sharp 3 hours before, opening 3.5 hours before, opening (i guess) 3 hours before but someone was around that checked me in anyway. So I guess the answer is, it depends on the day.