Hah! I was in the United Club about 12 hrs or so after you. Nice to see that you left some of the Prosecco ;) My wife and I availed ourselves of a complimentary glass or two whilst waiting on our redeye to IAH.

Then you got to enjoy the better stemware used in the United Club. :p

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Thanks for the update JonNYC..

That's great news re the T5 lounge-- thanks for the update!

Very welcome. Also, look for the flagship lounge to occupy a surprisingly high % of the space-- like around half.

That's just the T4 space, right? 50/50 split between AC and FL? Or is there a FL in T5?

Guess that (fortunately) didn't pan out and AA is going to use the entire SC space as an AC... I suspect that with a reasonably large T5 AC things will be OK even if a lot of the T4 AC is lopped off to make the new FL.

Yes, 50/50 applies to T4 complex, and as well, yes, glad that they are using the entire skyclub space-- there was a lot of negotiation and back and forth on the whole thing.

I was there again late Tuesday evening. Based upon my personal observations and discussions with staff members, I estimate that, when finished, the T4 split will end up being more like 2/1 FL/AC.

I'm glad I was wrong on that point.

As an aside, I was recently at the MEX Admirals Club. It is considerably larger than the space that's currently being used for the AC at LAX.

Will there still be decent shower access for the T4 regular AC when done? That's the main thing I care about before a long transpacific.

With the VERY important caveat that you've observed it and I haven't; I don't think you are correct about it being 2:1 FL:AC ratio space-wise. Could easily be more than the 50/50 I mentioned, but I guess we'll see.

Any updates? Still progressing, albeit slowly? I'm scheduled to fly Int'l F this weekend - I take it I should still make the trek to the Qantas lounge?

Absolutely, head for the Qantas Lounge. I was at the FL two weeks ago and it's still a dump. October is optimistic considering the current condition. AAngel told my that she didn't expect renovations to be completed until early 2018.

Undoubtedly head to the Qantas Lounge. Even if the FL were finished, the offerings would still not compare.

Was in the FL/"IFCL" (:rolleyes:) this week, and the AAngel admonished that the deadlines are "uncertain at best." The Flagship Check-In AAgent flat-out said, "go to the Qantas Lounge in Tom Bradley, it is much better."

What a dreadful little space this place is. I guess the only benefits are that you're in a quieter space removed from the frantic Admirals Club and that you're close to competent agents if travel problems occur. I've also seen cleaner mobile toilets in New Orleans during Mardi Gras--the restrooms are not well-kept in the evening, for sure.