FAQ: LAX MLL & *A Lounges
Feb 28, 2007, 7:29 pm
#1
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LAX MLL & *A Lounges
Does anyone know if it is true AC is renovating the MLL at LAX?
I was at the Air New Zealand lounge earlier this week (next door to the MLL) - star alliance gold has access so I always use this lounge when flying AC from LAX. Anyway, the very friendly attendant asked if I was enjoying the NZ lounge and I said I was and that it put Air Canada's lounge next door to shame. She said yes, but that AC was renovating their lounge next month and that they would probably do something very nice with it. I hadn't heard this before - anyone else heard this?
As for the Air NZ lounge, being able to use it when flying Air Canada is the greatest thing - the lounge itself is beautiful - showers with full amenities, food, snacks, and no less than 6 varieties of white wine and more than 4 red, all the fixings for great martinis, etc. It is really a great lounge! I also noticed this time that the service director for the NZ flight departing from LAX to LHR made an announcement and walked through the lounge introducing herself and a few other FAs to the passengers leaving shortly on that flight. It was a nice touch.
I was at the Air New Zealand lounge earlier this week (next door to the MLL) - star alliance gold has access so I always use this lounge when flying AC from LAX. Anyway, the very friendly attendant asked if I was enjoying the NZ lounge and I said I was and that it put Air Canada's lounge next door to shame. She said yes, but that AC was renovating their lounge next month and that they would probably do something very nice with it. I hadn't heard this before - anyone else heard this?
As for the Air NZ lounge, being able to use it when flying Air Canada is the greatest thing - the lounge itself is beautiful - showers with full amenities, food, snacks, and no less than 6 varieties of white wine and more than 4 red, all the fixings for great martinis, etc. It is really a great lounge! I also noticed this time that the service director for the NZ flight departing from LAX to LHR made an announcement and walked through the lounge introducing herself and a few other FAs to the passengers leaving shortly on that flight. It was a nice touch.
Feb 28, 2007, 8:33 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I used the ANZ lounge recently. The people there were really courteous. Knowing that I was there just for a shower, they asked "how was everything". What a nice touch!
The MLL hostess told me that, apparently, AC pays ANZ a fee for accepting AC flyers.
The MLL hostess told me that, apparently, AC pays ANZ a fee for accepting AC flyers.
Feb 28, 2007, 8:35 pm
#7
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I thought that this happens whenever an AC Star Gold uses a non-AC lounge (and vice-versa). In anycase, should AC ever launch the YYZ-LAX-SYD route, they will certainly need an upgraded facility there.
Feb 28, 2007, 9:29 pm
#8
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We have a 5 hour layover in LAX Apr 2 on the way to OGG.( It started out as a 2 hour but due to schedule changes by both AC & UA, its now 5). Was hoping to spend some of the time in the MLL but it looks like if its under renovation we'll be sitting in the terminal wait room. I am an AMEX Maple Leaf Club member- do you think they will have any alternate arrangement during the reno? Anyone have experience with admittance to LAX lounge on an AMEX card with paying the $20 for spouse and toting kids? Does it matter that we are on UAL metal outbound to OGG?
Failing lounge access, what can we do for 5 hours in LAX?
Failing lounge access, what can we do for 5 hours in LAX?
Mar 1, 2007, 12:28 am
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We have a 5 hour layover in LAX Apr 2 on the way to OGG.( It started out as a 2 hour but due to schedule changes by both AC & UA, its now 5). Was hoping to spend some of the time in the MLL but it looks like if its under renovation we'll be sitting in the terminal wait room. I am an AMEX Maple Leaf Club member- do you think they will have any alternate arrangement during the reno? Anyone have experience with admittance to LAX lounge on an AMEX card with paying the $20 for spouse and toting kids? Does it matter that we are on UAL metal outbound to OGG?
Failing lounge access, what can we do for 5 hours in LAX?
Failing lounge access, what can we do for 5 hours in LAX?
Mar 4, 2007, 10:44 am
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I was at the Air New Zealand lounge earlier this week (next door to the MLL) - star alliance gold has access so I always use this lounge when flying AC from LAX. Anyway, the very friendly attendant asked if I was enjoying the NZ lounge and I said I was and that it put Air Canada's lounge next door to shame.
Mar 4, 2007, 4:11 pm
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Mar 6, 2007, 12:17 pm
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I hope they do, here at the LAX MLL right now and the doorbell is REALLY annoying every minute... why can't they just have someone at the desk all the time (the person is there all the time anyway usually)
When the ANZ lounge opens at 1230 I'll be heading over there...
When the ANZ lounge opens at 1230 I'll be heading over there...