Jun 12, 2013, 10:25 am
Last edit by: Prospero
Located within the Terminal 4 Gate 40 Admirals Club
Link to LAX information on aa.com.
Link to LAX web site.
NOTE: The Flagship Lounge reopened December 2017, as part of the extensive renovations at the LAX Club and Lounge, including expanding food offerings. The Flagship Lounge is now a First and Business class lounge. Inside the Flagship Lounge is a Flagship First Dining room. Flagship First Dining is restricted to those in Flagship First class on qualifying flights that also sell business class.
Location:
Airside, after security, across from Gate 40. Enter through the Admirals Club admit desk, request Flagship Lounge key card if qualified but not offered. Take lift / elevator to Club lobby. (NB: You should be given a black card to get in,.)
Opening hours
See here for hours.
Access rules
**American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum customers traveling on solely North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. OneWorld Emerald and Sapphire members who achieved status via frequent flyer programs other than American Airlines do qualify for access even when traveling on solely North American itineraries.
Customers traveling on airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible for access
Qualifying oneworld Emerald and Sapphire, First Class and Business passengers are allowed one guest. Admirals Club membership alone grants no access.
Amenities:
You can now travel between the American Airlines and Legacy US Airways terminals without leaving Security via a shuttle service. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with stops at Terminal 6 (Gate 65A) and Terminal 4 (down escalator by Gate 44) - or take a 10-minute walk via the connecting tunnel.
An airside shuttle bus runs from 4:00 PM from the shuttle bus terminal (down the escalator by Gate 44) to the Tom Bradley International Terminal , strictly for passengers with boarding passes departing TBIT on Qantas.
Yet another shuttle bus from ground level by Gate 44 connects to the Remote (American Eagle) terminal, with its own Club.
Link to LAX information on aa.com.
Link to LAX web site.
NOTE: The Flagship Lounge reopened December 2017, as part of the extensive renovations at the LAX Club and Lounge, including expanding food offerings. The Flagship Lounge is now a First and Business class lounge. Inside the Flagship Lounge is a Flagship First Dining room. Flagship First Dining is restricted to those in Flagship First class on qualifying flights that also sell business class.
Location:
Airside, after security, across from Gate 40. Enter through the Admirals Club admit desk, request Flagship Lounge key card if qualified but not offered. Take lift / elevator to Club lobby. (NB: You should be given a black card to get in,.)
Opening hours
See here for hours.
Access rules
- Traveling First or Business Class on an American Airlines marketed and operated qualifying international* flight. Lounge access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying or international segment
- Traveling First or Business Class on an American Airlines marketed and operated three-class nonstop transcontinental flight (JFK/BOS-LAX/SFO) . Lounge access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying transcontinental segment
- An American Airlines AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, or Platinum customer departing on or connecting to a qualifying international* flight, operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline, regardless of cabin flown
- A oneworld First or Business Class international* customer departing on or connecting to a oneworld marketed and operated flight
- A oneworld Emerald or Sapphire customer** departing on or connecting to any oneworld marketed and operated flight, regardless of cabin flown. Access is valid on a same day itinerary
**American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum customers traveling on solely North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. OneWorld Emerald and Sapphire members who achieved status via frequent flyer programs other than American Airlines do qualify for access even when traveling on solely North American itineraries.
Customers traveling on airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible for access
Qualifying oneworld Emerald and Sapphire, First Class and Business passengers are allowed one guest. Admirals Club membership alone grants no access.
Amenities:
- Complimentary computers with Internet serviceComplimentary WiFi Internet access
- Complimentary wireless Hotspot printing
- Complimentary self-service extended snacks and "distinctive meal" service
- Complimentary premium liquor, beer and wine
- Complimentary dining area (for buffet users)
- Complimentary Bose® music / relax area with reclining seats
- Complimentary flat screen televisions
- Complimentary shower suites with high-end toiletries
You can now travel between the American Airlines and Legacy US Airways terminals without leaving Security via a shuttle service. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with stops at Terminal 6 (Gate 65A) and Terminal 4 (down escalator by Gate 44) - or take a 10-minute walk via the connecting tunnel.
An airside shuttle bus runs from 4:00 PM from the shuttle bus terminal (down the escalator by Gate 44) to the Tom Bradley International Terminal , strictly for passengers with boarding passes departing TBIT on Qantas.
Yet another shuttle bus from ground level by Gate 44 connects to the Remote (American Eagle) terminal, with its own Club.
- For LAX Terminal 4 Gate 40 Admirals Club, please refer to this thread
- For the "Eagle's Nest" Admirals Club in the remote American Eagle terminal see here.
- For the Tom Bradley International Terminal oneworld Lounge, see here.
LAX / Los Angeles Int'l. Terminal 4 Flagship Lounge (master thread)
Apr 30, 2019, 12:09 am
#166
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Personally, given that it lands at 9pm, I'm ready to vamoose the airport, if I'm hungry I can grab a media noche sandwhich at Versailles or head to Michael's Genuine Food and Drink for a real meal (just east of 95 one exit along the 395) for a real meal. But will be checking the flagship lounge in MIA later with before an IB flight to Spain.
May 6, 2019, 7:36 pm
#167
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Location: SNA
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Wow the obsession with polenta continues, dropped by FL after a great meal at QF F lounge just before my flight to LHR to be close to the gate and they have a build your own polenta station...it’s as if some demented and cruel focus group convinced someone at AA that all they need to make their catering top notch is more cowbell polenta.
May 8, 2019, 10:59 am
#169
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: S. Calif.
Posts: 39
as already reported by Beachfan, LAX-MIA on 777-300ER includes access to FS Lounge
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...omment-4181431
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...omment-4181431
May 13, 2019, 10:17 pm
#170
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Location: DFW
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While I missed out on the DFW lounge by a few days, I find myself in the LAX FSL bemoaning my lack of upgrade on now a completely full flight. Which means this fatty has someone next to him. Let's hope it's either the second fattest guy on the plane or one of the Olsen twins. They are tiny.
But in AA's master schema, they closed the build your own polenta bar while I was waiting in line at the Coca Cola freestyle machine for a lemon diet coke. Curses! Foiled again!
But in AA's master schema, they closed the build your own polenta bar while I was waiting in line at the Coca Cola freestyle machine for a lemon diet coke. Curses! Foiled again!
May 13, 2019, 10:33 pm
#171
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
While I missed out on the DFW lounge by a few days, I find myself in the LAX FSL bemoaning my lack of upgrade on now a completely full flight. Which means this fatty has someone next to him. Let's hope it's either the second fattest guy on the plane or one of the Olsen twins. They are tiny.
But in AA's master schema, they closed the build your own polenta bar while I was waiting in line at the Coca Cola freestyle machine for a lemon diet coke. Curses! Foiled again!
But in AA's master schema, they closed the build your own polenta bar while I was waiting in line at the Coca Cola freestyle machine for a lemon diet coke. Curses! Foiled again!
May 13, 2019, 10:43 pm
#172
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Just another reminder to MorganB and Panjabi to watch their backs. AA is coming for them too. This plan doesn't end until they get all six infinity stones.... Wait... that was another plan....
May 13, 2019, 10:43 pm
#173
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,697
word from the opening is that the polenta bar and other offering were from Sodexo. New AC food is coming once all lounges have transition to HMS. Was told the cheese cubes are the first thing to go.
Jun 14, 2019, 11:40 pm
#175
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Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
I hear the changeover took place on or before April 9. My recent visit to the Flagship Lounge last weekend confirms that the Polenta Bar survived the changeover. The Polenta in the Flagship Lounge is the evil twin to the Quinoa on the planes.......it's not going to die anytime soon. With enough rapini, filet mignon and sautéed Shashito peppers, that polenta becomes a contender for the quesadillas.
Jun 30, 2019, 10:23 am
#176
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: LAX, SNA, LGB
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Posts: 38
Hi everyone,
I'm flying LAX - SYD on July 3 with my sister and brother in law. I see that my status only lets me bring in 1 guest with me to the Flagship Lounge and they are strict on the limit. Is anyone flying out Wednesday night and has an extra plus one they would be willing to share? At the moment we probably plan to arrive at LAX at 830/9pm but have flexibility.
Thanks!
I'm flying LAX - SYD on July 3 with my sister and brother in law. I see that my status only lets me bring in 1 guest with me to the Flagship Lounge and they are strict on the limit. Is anyone flying out Wednesday night and has an extra plus one they would be willing to share? At the moment we probably plan to arrive at LAX at 830/9pm but have flexibility.
Thanks!
Jun 30, 2019, 12:27 pm
#177
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Hi everyone,
I'm flying LAX - SYD on July 3 with my sister and brother in law. I see that my status only lets me bring in 1 guest with me to the Flagship Lounge and they are strict on the limit. Is anyone flying out Wednesday night and has an extra plus one they would be willing to share? At the moment we probably plan to arrive at LAX at 830/9pm but have flexibility.
Thanks!
I'm flying LAX - SYD on July 3 with my sister and brother in law. I see that my status only lets me bring in 1 guest with me to the Flagship Lounge and they are strict on the limit. Is anyone flying out Wednesday night and has an extra plus one they would be willing to share? At the moment we probably plan to arrive at LAX at 830/9pm but have flexibility.
Thanks!
Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer
Jun 30, 2019, 1:45 pm
#178
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FYI there's a dedicated thread for this sort of request...
Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer
Guide: Admirals Club / Flagship Lounge etc. Meet Up & Guest Offer
Jun 30, 2019, 5:21 pm
#179
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: LAX, SNA, LGB
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Posts: 38
Since it isnt allowed there, I can see how it is faux pax to ask in this thread and on the forum in general. I can understand the desire to moderate the forum to not get bombarded with requests.
Having 2 guests with me just put me in this predicament, KAL doesnt accept PP after 7pm and the centurion is non existent. Just wanted to reach out before just ending up at PF changs.
Jun 30, 2019, 8:05 pm
#180
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That thread does explicitly state not to request there, and I actually forgot that one existed since it has not been bumped recently.
Since it isnt allowed there, I can see how it is faux pax to ask in this thread and on the forum in general. I can understand the desire to moderate the forum to not get bombarded with requests.
Having 2 guests with me just put me in this predicament, KAL doesnt accept PP after 7pm and the centurion is non existent. Just wanted to reach out before just ending up at PF changs.
Since it isnt allowed there, I can see how it is faux pax to ask in this thread and on the forum in general. I can understand the desire to moderate the forum to not get bombarded with requests.
Having 2 guests with me just put me in this predicament, KAL doesnt accept PP after 7pm and the centurion is non existent. Just wanted to reach out before just ending up at PF changs.
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