Originally Posted by number_6
The AC in terminal A in MIA is actually a better lounge than the BA Terraces (which is definitely the worst Terraces in the world, which I can now say as I have finally visited all of the Terraces branded lounges). So the lounge situation in MIA is greatly improved in the past year (with the opening of the new ACs inside security in D and A). Also MIA has quite good coffee inside the ACs, and the bars are stocked with Galliano and Campari (unlike some other ACs).
I agree the two new lounges at MIA are very nice and the coffee machine is a nice touch. I personally think the lounge at terminal E was the nicest, too bad it's no longer an AC. I really liked the open area at the end of the lounge near the bar. Lots of light and very comfortable.
And, milksheikh, no. Qantas doesn't fly to Anchorage. The rule DN cited (which is correct from my experience) is for the Qantas Club.
AA's policy is limited to international premium class on the day of travel. So if you were flying LAX-ORD-LHR all in first class, you should, in theory, get access in Los Angeles. But in practice, results occasionally vary.