Originally Posted by
sipples
Hypothetically, if the OP were flying to HNL, could he buy a fully refundable onward J class international ticket on Qantas or (soon) JAL then present that ticket at LAX in order to get access to the AAdmirals Club, then call for a refund upon arrival in HNL?
Seems like a loophole if so, although checked baggage might be a problem.
No reason to mess around with QF. If originating at LAX, purchase a full F fare ticket LAX-LHR. That will only set you back -- temporarily of course -- about $9k. Check in for your real flight, and check any bags. Then go to a different agent at the counter and check in for the LHR flight, telling the agent you have no luggage. Go through security, and use your LHR boarding pass to get into the Flagship Lounge. Make yourself comfortable, then call AA, tell them that you have to cancel your trip and request a refund.