Apr 30, 2015, 10:42 pm
Last edit by: J.Edward
Los Angeles International Airport - Tom Bradley International Terminal oneworld Lounges
Location: Go airside via the North security check. Continue past the SkyTeam marked elevator / lift past the Star Alliance lounge signage and escalators to the main shops area and take the elevator to the oneworld Lounge on floor 5. (LAX / LAWA now allows passengers with same day departing boarding passes multi-terminal access.)
See AA T-4 - LAX TBIT secure airside connector open 25 Feb 2016 for airside access via the secure airside connector.
Qantas International First Lounge
Open daily: 06:30 - 23:30[currently closed] QF F Lounge has REOPENED as of SEP 2022.
Amenities:
Computer connected to Internet
Neil Perry dining and buffet (hot, cold, food carts)
Full staffed bar and made to order mixed drinks
Barista and coffee selections
Shower suites (7)
Access rules:
Traveling on a oneworld marketed and operated first departing in, or connecting from, first class on a oneworld international flight of over 5 hours,
or
traveling in first class on a three-class domestic flight
or
a oneworld Emerald cardholder. Exception being AA Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro are not eligible for access when traveling solely on flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
oneworld Los Angeles Lounge
Open daily: 14:00 - 20:45
Amenities:
Computer connected to Internet
Neil Perry dining and buffet (hot, cold, food carts)
Full staffed bar and made to order mixed drinks
Barista and coffee selections
Shower suites (9)
Access rules:
Traveling on a oneworld marketed and operated business or first departing in, or connecting from, business or first class on a oneworld international flight of over 5 hours,
or
traveling in business or first class on a three-class domestic flight
or
a oneworld Sapphire or Emerald cardholder. Exception being AA Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum members are not eligible for access when traveling solely on flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
Location: Go airside via the North security check. Continue past the SkyTeam marked elevator / lift past the Star Alliance lounge signage and escalators to the main shops area and take the elevator to the oneworld Lounge on floor 5. (LAX / LAWA now allows passengers with same day departing boarding passes multi-terminal access.)
See AA T-4 - LAX TBIT secure airside connector open 25 Feb 2016 for airside access via the secure airside connector.
Qantas International First Lounge
Open daily: 06:30 - 23:30
Amenities:
Computer connected to Internet
Neil Perry dining and buffet (hot, cold, food carts)
Full staffed bar and made to order mixed drinks
Barista and coffee selections
Shower suites (7)
Access rules:
Traveling on a oneworld marketed and operated first departing in, or connecting from, first class on a oneworld international flight of over 5 hours,
or
traveling in first class on a three-class domestic flight
or
a oneworld Emerald cardholder. Exception being AA Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro are not eligible for access when traveling solely on flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
oneworld Los Angeles Lounge
Open daily: 14:00 - 20:45
Amenities:
Computer connected to Internet
Neil Perry dining and buffet (hot, cold, food carts)
Full staffed bar and made to order mixed drinks
Barista and coffee selections
Shower suites (9)
Access rules:
Traveling on a oneworld marketed and operated business or first departing in, or connecting from, business or first class on a oneworld international flight of over 5 hours,
or
traveling in business or first class on a three-class domestic flight
or
a oneworld Sapphire or Emerald cardholder. Exception being AA Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum members are not eligible for access when traveling solely on flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
Guide: LAX / Los Angeles TBIT / Bradley Int’l. oneworld Lounges
Dec 29, 2014, 10:10 pm
#286
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From http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...ations.jsp#LAX
For Qantas lounge
Admirals Club member and one guest. Must present your Admirals Club membership card (or 30 Day Membership receipt) and boarding pass at check-in counter for same day travel on Qantas-operated flight.
For Qantas lounge
Admirals Club member and one guest. Must present your Admirals Club membership card (or 30 Day Membership receipt) and boarding pass at check-in counter for same day travel on Qantas-operated flight.
Dec 29, 2014, 10:43 pm
#287
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Dec 29, 2014, 11:33 pm
#288
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I'm sitting in the biz lounge now, sipping on a glass of wine. My first time airside in the new TBIT for departures. Lounge is nice! Spacious, a bit less chaotic feeling. I like being able to see ou into the terminal a bit. A bit too warm for me, at least tonight, and the piped music needs to be turned down a few decibels, but otherwise, a definite improvement. ^
Jan 14, 2015, 10:08 am
#289
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oneworld business lounge LAX
Hi, I'm flying JFK-LAX on AA in business, and I'm an AA Platinum (oneworld emerald, I believe). I then connect onward to Arizona. I have a few questions:
1. Can I use the OW business lounge, even though I'm on an all domestic ticket?
2. I arrive at Terminal 4, and the OW lounge is at TBIT. Is there a way to connect airside? (didn't seem like it from the terminal map but I wasn't positive).
3. If not, and assuming I can use the lounge, I'd have to leave security at T4, go to TBIT and re-clear security, then do the same in reverse on the way back to my connecting flight. What's the minimum time I'd need to do all of that? My layover is about 3.5 hours. If it helps I have pre-check so I can hopefully save time at security.
Thanks!
1. Can I use the OW business lounge, even though I'm on an all domestic ticket?
2. I arrive at Terminal 4, and the OW lounge is at TBIT. Is there a way to connect airside? (didn't seem like it from the terminal map but I wasn't positive).
3. If not, and assuming I can use the lounge, I'd have to leave security at T4, go to TBIT and re-clear security, then do the same in reverse on the way back to my connecting flight. What's the minimum time I'd need to do all of that? My layover is about 3.5 hours. If it helps I have pre-check so I can hopefully save time at security.
Thanks!
Jan 14, 2015, 11:22 am
#291
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On the basis of your Transcon Business flight you qualify for Admirals Club admittance that day. You probably will be denied access airside at TBIT, so no access - and if you could, AFAIK, no oneworld access by reason of AA-based Sapphire status. (Emerald is AA EP / EXP.)
We'll now merge this into the proper thread. /Moderator
We'll now merge this into the proper thread. /Moderator
Last edited by JDiver; Jan 14, 2015 at 11:28 am
Jan 14, 2015, 12:01 pm
#292
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I don't know if the oneworld lounge in TBIT will let you in, but you may take the tunnel from T4 to T6 to access the Alaska Board Room in T6 with your Lounge Club or Priority Pass. (Actually, you're also supposed to get access to the Board Room because of your Transcon Business flight.) The tunnel is airside, no need to go through the security. And the LAX Board Room, in my opinion, is a bit better in terms of food and beverages than the Admirals Club.
Jan 14, 2015, 12:04 pm
#293
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On the basis of your Transcon Business flight you qualify for Admirals Club admittance that day. You probably will be denied access airside at TBIT, so no access - and if you could, AFAIK, no oneworld access by reason of AA-based Sapphire status. (Emerald is AA EP / EXP.)
We'll now merge this into the proper thread. /Moderator
We'll now merge this into the proper thread. /Moderator
Jan 14, 2015, 12:07 pm
#294
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It's great to have the information substantiated by your sharing of your personal experiences! Thank you.
Jan 14, 2015, 12:14 pm
#295
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Hi, I'm flying JFK-LAX on AA in business, and I'm an AA Platinum (oneworld emerald, I believe). I then connect onward to Arizona. I have a few questions:
1. Can I use the OW business lounge, even though I'm on an all domestic ticket?
2. I arrive at Terminal 4, and the OW lounge is at TBIT. Is there a way to connect airside? (didn't seem like it from the terminal map but I wasn't positive).
3. If not, and assuming I can use the lounge, I'd have to leave security at T4, go to TBIT and re-clear security, then do the same in reverse on the way back to my connecting flight. What's the minimum time I'd need to do all of that? My layover is about 3.5 hours. If it helps I have pre-check so I can hopefully save time at security.
Thanks!
1. Can I use the OW business lounge, even though I'm on an all domestic ticket?
2. I arrive at Terminal 4, and the OW lounge is at TBIT. Is there a way to connect airside? (didn't seem like it from the terminal map but I wasn't positive).
3. If not, and assuming I can use the lounge, I'd have to leave security at T4, go to TBIT and re-clear security, then do the same in reverse on the way back to my connecting flight. What's the minimum time I'd need to do all of that? My layover is about 3.5 hours. If it helps I have pre-check so I can hopefully save time at security.
Thanks!
This is actually not just limited to TBIT, you can access any LAX terminal with a BP for a same day departure out of LAX.
Jan 14, 2015, 2:17 pm
#296
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From May 1st, 2014 airside access at LAX for any terminal has simply required your boarding pass and ID for a flight departing that day from LAX irrespective of the terminal.
This has been confirmed by anecdotes. I first found reference here: LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
This has been confirmed by anecdotes. I first found reference here: LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Jan 15, 2015, 12:36 am
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Current rule at LAX: Any BP departing LAX that day will get you access to any terminal.
In the future, I plan on using that info to visit Umami Burger in TBIT, and Kogi in T4. I know a lot of people also enjoy Real Food Daily (T4)
Apr 30, 2015, 1:40 pm
#298
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LAX Layover - T4 to TBIT possible without TBIT boarding pass?
This weekend I have a 4 1/2 hour layover in LAX (domestic AA arrival in LAX - first class award, departing AA to LHR - business class award ticket).
The AA lounges in Terminal 4 are not too exciting, so I was considering heading over to TBIT and enjoying the lounge there (Oneworld?)
After searching through the forums, I cannot find out if anyone recently has been able to go from T4 to TBIT succesfully (using a T4 boarding pass).
Does anyone know? I found a few post from 2009 here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qanta...nal-4-lax.html but nothing recent.
Also, would I walk over, or take the bus? I assume I'd have to clear security if I walk. I do have TSA Pre/global entry.
Alternatively; I'll probably catch an Uber if they are at LAX and head to Venice or Manhattan - Traffic should be "limited" due to weekend - at least for LA.
(mods, feel free to move if needed)
The AA lounges in Terminal 4 are not too exciting, so I was considering heading over to TBIT and enjoying the lounge there (Oneworld?)
After searching through the forums, I cannot find out if anyone recently has been able to go from T4 to TBIT succesfully (using a T4 boarding pass).
Does anyone know? I found a few post from 2009 here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qanta...nal-4-lax.html but nothing recent.
Also, would I walk over, or take the bus? I assume I'd have to clear security if I walk. I do have TSA Pre/global entry.
Alternatively; I'll probably catch an Uber if they are at LAX and head to Venice or Manhattan - Traffic should be "limited" due to weekend - at least for LA.
(mods, feel free to move if needed)
Apr 30, 2015, 1:48 pm
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I think you looked at the wrong thread. The correct thread is linked to in the American Airlines LOUNGE DASHBOARD, and we'll merge your query into the appropriate Longe Access Help Desk thread.
/Moderator
You can indeed access the TBIT airside; they won't let you into the oneworld Lounge (operated by Qantas) because you're apparently not departing the TBIT itself on a oneworld flight.
/Moderator
You can indeed access the TBIT airside; they won't let you into the oneworld Lounge (operated by Qantas) because you're apparently not departing the TBIT itself on a oneworld flight.
Last edited by JDiver; Apr 30, 2015 at 1:54 pm