LAX Lounge Access
Sep 13, 2006, 8:15 pm
#2
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Originally Posted by WELLINGTON JOCK
I'm due to fly from AKL to LHR on NZ2 soon in economy, can I access any lounges while in transit at LAX. I'm bmi *G.
Thanks
Thanks
In LAX ANZ has a transit room, not lounge but better than the terminal.
Sep 13, 2006, 8:41 pm
#3
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Each time I've gone to the lounge at LAX on NZ1/2 I've spent almost the entire transit queueing - big queues at immigration, another queue for customs, then outside and up the escalator, another queue to get to the security queue, major security queue. By the time I've reached the lounge boarding had already started (or started shortly thereafter).
The airside holding pen is no fun but mostly is better than the only alternative.
The airside holding pen is no fun but mostly is better than the only alternative.
Sep 14, 2006, 12:16 am
#4
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Related issue: I am arriving in LAX on Air NZ, and have domestic onward ticket to LAS on UA. I know I'll have to go through security and re-check baggage etc, but can I use the Air NZ lounge instead of UA RCC?
I am *G bmi and Koru Club.
I am *G bmi and Koru Club.
Sep 14, 2006, 1:01 am
#5
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Originally Posted by treadsoftly
Related issue: I am arriving in LAX on Air NZ, and have domestic onward ticket to LAS on UA. I know I'll have to go through security and re-check baggage etc, but can I use the Air NZ lounge instead of UA RCC?
I am *G bmi and Koru Club.
I am *G bmi and Koru Club.
Sep 14, 2006, 12:35 pm
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They are on opposite sides of the U. A walk around the head of the U (turn right when exitting terminal from NZ) takes 10-15 minutes (or similar wait for the *A bus). You could also walk through the carparks in the middle.
Expect to spend up to 2 hours getting from arriving gate at T2 over to airside T6/7, maybe more if you need to check in with UA.
It will be a big let down flying Ted to LAS after NZ from AKL/LHR. The UA RCC is pathetic also.
Expect to spend up to 2 hours getting from arriving gate at T2 over to airside T6/7, maybe more if you need to check in with UA.
It will be a big let down flying Ted to LAS after NZ from AKL/LHR. The UA RCC is pathetic also.
Sep 15, 2006, 1:26 am
#8
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[QUOTE=Kiwi Flyer]Each time I've gone to the lounge at LAX on NZ1/2 I've spent almost the entire transit queueing............
While I am not as seasoned as KiwiFlyer I have transited LAX approx. 20 times in the last 3 years and have only had a long delay once. Even then I had time to get to the lounge have a shower (etc), clear emails and have a snack before being called to board. Personal preference is go for it.....
While I am not as seasoned as KiwiFlyer I have transited LAX approx. 20 times in the last 3 years and have only had a long delay once. Even then I had time to get to the lounge have a shower (etc), clear emails and have a snack before being called to board. Personal preference is go for it.....
Sep 15, 2006, 2:45 am
#9
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Originally Posted by WELLINGTON JOCK
I'm due to fly from AKL to LHR on NZ2 soon in economy, can I access any lounges while in transit at LAX. I'm bmi *G.
Thanks
Thanks
However, when I did this in August (on an award J ticket) I didn't notice anyone checking boarding passes before letting passengers through to CBP after which you can then make your way to the NZ international lounge
On my flight back on NZ1, the flight in was a little delayed and I was made to go through secondary screening (this usually happens to me.. a long story). By the time I cleared this CBP staff decided I didn't have enough time to go out and back in again so I was escorted back to the transit facility!
Jeff
Sep 15, 2006, 4:25 am
#10
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Originally Posted by treadsoftly
Bugger. Are they far apart? I have about 4 hours to kill...
Cheers, Zac
Sep 15, 2006, 1:19 pm
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Originally Posted by kiwiox14
While I am not as seasoned as KiwiFlyer I have transited LAX approx. 20 times in the last 3 years and have only had a long delay once. Even then I had time to get to the lounge have a shower (etc), clear emails and have a snack before being called to board. Personal preference is go for it.....