Originally Posted by
SCChris
I've never seen the Terminal 5 Admirals Club to be that full. It's a good sized lounge (used to be the Delta Sky Club) and not a lot of AA flights leave from Terminal 5. I wouldn't think you'd have an issue getting into the T5 lounge, though would wait to buy entrance at the lounge.
OP should just note that airlines will be moving out of T5 in October ahead of it closing in November for renovation, so the T5 AC may or may not be open on their travel date. (If it’s closed, that may lead to additional crowding at the T4 club.)