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)
Mar 3, 2018, 5:36 pm
#46
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TPE
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I used the new showers in the FL about a week ago and thought they were great. The design is quite stylish and they are definitely an upgrade from the old ones. The only downside I encountered was that I had to wait a long time for hot water. They still don't have toiletries on offer like QF does, but it's not a big deal to me.
Mar 4, 2018, 12:30 pm
#47
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Usually LAX or SFO but sometimes MIA in the winter or LCY or PVK in the summer and every now and then SIN or SGN
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I stopped in the FL a few weeks back. Seems nice, but the staff I interacted with weren't very "enthusiastic", and on each of my visits there always seems to be a commotion at the check-in area with people being refused entry etc. Did a quick walkthrough of the FL. Contemplated using one the "quiet rooms" or whatever they call them (near the dining room) as it was empty except for one person, but this as* got on their phone and duly started screaming and berating at some poor sod (so much of no cell phones). Decided I'd rather be in the QF lounge and headed there for a much more civilized experience. Maybe I just hit the FL on a bad day ...
Mar 4, 2018, 1:21 pm
#48
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
I stopped in the FL a few weeks back. Seems nice, but the staff I interacted with weren't very "enthusiastic", and on each of my visits there always seems to be a commotion at the check-in area with people being refused entry etc. Did a quick walkthrough of the FL. Contemplated using one the "quiet rooms" or whatever they call them (near the dining room) as it was empty except for one person, but this as* got on their phone and duly started screaming and berating at some poor sod (so much of no cell phones). Decided I'd rather be in the QF lounge and headed there for a much more civilized experience. Maybe I just hit the FL on a bad day ...
Once inside, on four separate occasions so far this year, I've found the late afternoon / evening staff working the buffet and pho stations to be unusually professional, attentive and friendly.
Mar 4, 2018, 2:43 pm
#49
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
I've only seen the "drama" once for FL entrance. Person was upset they weren't allowed in at all but I "apparently waltz right in and wasn't ID'd. Not true. I just made myself small upon entering and kept it short and sweet!!
will be there Wednesday evening after visiting QFL. Always enjoy QFL first then over to FL to wait with the masses before boarding Intl flights on AA lately.
Ive noticed though that if I skip FL on my return but visit AC at the nest, they offer me drink chits. Interesting!
will be there Wednesday evening after visiting QFL. Always enjoy QFL first then over to FL to wait with the masses before boarding Intl flights on AA lately.
Ive noticed though that if I skip FL on my return but visit AC at the nest, they offer me drink chits. Interesting!
Mar 4, 2018, 4:28 pm
#50
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: American EXP; British Airways Gold
Posts: 1,896
I've only seen the "drama" once for FL entrance. Person was upset they weren't allowed in at all but I "apparently waltz right in and wasn't ID'd. Not true. I just made myself small upon entering and kept it short and sweet!!
will be there Wednesday evening after visiting QFL. Always enjoy QFL first then over to FL to wait with the masses before boarding Intl flights on AA lately.
Ive noticed though that if I skip FL on my return but visit AC at the nest, they offer me drink chits. Interesting!
will be there Wednesday evening after visiting QFL. Always enjoy QFL first then over to FL to wait with the masses before boarding Intl flights on AA lately.
Ive noticed though that if I skip FL on my return but visit AC at the nest, they offer me drink chits. Interesting!
Mar 4, 2018, 5:32 pm
#51
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
Interesting... I figured something along that line was the case.
Often my pattern upon returning to the US at LAX, time permitting, I will venture over to TBIT for the Q FL then over to the nest for my connection up to SFO. But then there have been those "lazy/not so much leisure time" moments when I'll dash from TBIT to T4 and stop at the T4 lounge area for my break before heading over to the nest. At T4, I'm enabled to use FL so no chit needed. Even though I'm an AC member and not on an Intl flight, the ladies at SFO sometimes offer me a chit. Hit or miss. Lately though I've been handing out my Thank You for Excellent Service vouchers. Starting to use the January 2019 batch that has an expiration date on them first. Have several others that do not. Guess I've been hoarding them too long.. hehehehehehehe
Mar 17, 2018, 1:23 am
#52
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SNA
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Booked in J on a Sunday 6am LAX-JFK transcon flight. What are the chances we can eat breakfast at the LAX Flagship Lounge? I don't know what their buffet hours are. (not FFD)
Mar 17, 2018, 2:01 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Mar 21, 2018, 8:04 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Apr 15, 2018, 2:24 pm
#57
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Love this Lounge
Visited the LAX Flagship Lounge on Saturday morning about 10:30am. This lounge provides a fantastic experience. The high ceilings; views of the tarmac; some really nice wines right now (the Cabernet and the Pinot); and the food. At about 10:50am, the staff seamlessly segued into "lunch" mode, with beautiful pesto-covered whitefish; roasted cauliflower; Chinese-style green beans and eggplant; braised chicken thighs; California rolls; and the best oatmeal/cranberry cookie I've ever had in my life.
The best part? It's quiet and peaceful. Just for comparison, I walked across the lobby to the Admiral's Club.....ugh. About 90% full. Impossible to get away from people. The "Zen" moment I had in my head immediately evaporated.
I promptly headed back into the FL for another cookie.
The best part? It's quiet and peaceful. Just for comparison, I walked across the lobby to the Admiral's Club.....ugh. About 90% full. Impossible to get away from people. The "Zen" moment I had in my head immediately evaporated.
I promptly headed back into the FL for another cookie.
Apr 23, 2018, 12:54 am
#58
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
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I very much enjoyed the FL when I was there last month. Inside, it felt like a proper international airline club (such as LHR or NRT) with real food and a self-pour bar. The floor to ceiling views of the tarmac were nice, I watched "my" Dreamliner pull up to the gate. I even liked that they had those Coca-Cola mix fountains, although the one nearer the door was out of most flavorings at 9:30am.
The lounge made an announcement that our flight was ready a few minutes after my app notified me, and when I got downstairs they were up to BG 7 already. Being BG1 we walked up the priority lane and were helped immediately. So the Flagship lounge is super convenient too!
I'd say that, time allowing it, I would prefer to spend my time in T4 even if I was flying Oneworld out of TBIT.
The lounge made an announcement that our flight was ready a few minutes after my app notified me, and when I got downstairs they were up to BG 7 already. Being BG1 we walked up the priority lane and were helped immediately. So the Flagship lounge is super convenient too!
I'd say that, time allowing it, I would prefer to spend my time in T4 even if I was flying Oneworld out of TBIT.
Jun 19, 2018, 11:02 pm
#60
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Just had dinner at the Flagship private dining room. It’s my first time at this lounge, but I’ve been to the QF F Lounge a bunch of tiimes, and I must say the AA private dining is better than QF F. Poke appetizer and bacon wrapped scallops were delicious, and the drinks are creative. I do find the QF F space more appealing for hanging out, but IMO access to the AA private dining room is the one redeeming feature of AA F over CX F, if one is trying to justify the choice. (And yes, as has been posted above, the Muzak is awful).