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Old Feb 28, 2016, 11:18 am
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Access Ready Reckoner:

For access just one of the following needs to be true:
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  1. Non US based (not AAdvantage and not Mileage Plan) oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier traveling on a oneworld Marketed and operated flight.
  2. An AAdvantage or Mileage Plan of Sapphire or Emerald tier traveling on a oneworld Marketed and Operated flight NOT solely part of a "North American* Itinerary".
  3. First & Business Class passengers traveling on a oneworld Marketed and Operated flight not solely part of a "North American* Itinerary".
  4. Passengers on an itinerary which includes First & Business Class travel on a oneworld marketed and operated flight longer than five hours connecting to/from a domestic oneworld Marketed and Operated flight or an international short haul (five hours or less) oneworld Marketed and Operated flight.
  5. *Recent Reports indicate the following access is being denied with Patrons being redirected to the Flagship Lounge in T4*: First and Business Class passengers traveling on an American Airlines Marketed and Operated flight between Los Angeles & New York on three class aircraft.
* A "North American* Itinerary" for AAdvantage elites is travel on solely domestic flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean. A "North American* Itinerary" for Alaska Mileage Plan elites is travel to destinations in the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico (unless they are connecting to or from an international long-haul flight in a premium cabin on the same day).
Connecting the same day or before 6am the following day.
LAX oneworld Business and Qantas First Lounges
LAX / Los Angeles International Airport - Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)
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.)

oneworld Los Angeles (Business) Lounge

Opening hours: Daily: 06:30 - 23:30

Capacity: ~400

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 (16)


Notes: The stylish and spacious Business Class Lounge has a contemporary design reflecting Californian culture, combined with signature elements from each airline, built around a communal fireplace and central glass atrium providing natural light. In the lounge's dining area, customers can choose from menus, designed by renowned Qantas chef Neil Perry, based on signature Qantas Lounge favourites with influences of multicultural California, including Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and US West Coast street food. Californian food carts similar to the pop-up dining concept offer freshly prepared dishes. At the cocktail bar, customers can select signature cocktails or premium wines, or have the barista create the coffee of their choice. The lounge also offers an enhanced hot and cold buffet, faster WiFi, new workstations and sixteen shower suites with Aurora Spa amenities.
Qantas First Lounge

Opening hours: Daily: 06:30 - 23:30

Capacity: ~200

AMENITIES:
  • Computer connected to Internet
  • Neil Perry restaurant (74 seats, a la carte dining)
  • Full staffed bar and made to order mixed drinks
  • Barista with coffee selections
  • Shower suites (7)
  • Business suites (2 - can be combined for conference room)
  • Shirt pressing (First)


Notes: The Qantas Los Angeles First Lounge defines a new standard of luxury and sophistication for First and eligible premium customers travelling through LAX. The spacious, light and open plan lounge is three times the size of the previous First Lounge. The lounge features a 74-seat a la carte restaurant, Californian Knoll furniture selected by Marc Newson, including 12 Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs with matching ottomans, 2 private work suites that can open into one larger private meeting room, state of the art wi-fi, wireless printing capabilities, TVs equipped with cable television and 7 dedicated shower suites, complete with Aurora Spa products. The a la carte Rockpool menu has been designed by Neil Perry, featuring signature dishes from the Qantas flagship Sydney and Melbourne lounges, as well as locally inspired LA cuisine. Menus will change seasonally, every 3 months. Access to First Class Lounges is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class.
LAX TBIT oneworld lounges access rules: (v. Feb 25, 2016)

oneworld Business Lounge operated by Qantas

Please note this is not a Qantas Club and is not part of any recipripocity agreement with Admirals Clubs. Must be Sapphire or Business class passenger on a oneworld marketed and operated carrier ("qualifying flight") and
  • Departing on a longhaul international flight, or

  • Departing on a oneworld flight, having arrived on a qualifying longhaul international flight, or

  • Departing in First or Business on AA to JFK on a 3 cabin A321T aircraft.

  • A Qantas Club member (no AA Admirals Club reciprocity, however)

  • "Some lounges may get busy at peak times, and access to them may be restricted as a result."


Qantas - oneworld First Lounge

Must be Emerald or First class passenger on a oneworld marketed and operated carrier ("qualifying flight") and
  • Departing on a longhaul international flight, or

  • Departing on a oneworld flight, having arrived on a qualifying longhaul international flight, or

  • Departing in First on AA to JFK on a 3 cabin A321T.








Link to one world lounge access rules and lounge locator
Qantas First Class Lounge for OneWorld Emeralds and First Class Travelers - opened late 2014

Qantas press release

Airside connector open from terminals 4, 5, 6 and 7 to TBIT - Feb 2016

LAX AA T-4 - TBIT secure airside connector open 25 Feb 2016 (AA forum)

2016 LAX Connecting / Connection / Connections thread

Updated 7 Mar 2017 - JDiver







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Old Aug 27, 2022 | 3:15 am
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Originally Posted by beachfan
Any update on the F lounge?
It has been open for over two weeks: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qant...ge-lax-47.html
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 5:37 pm
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Anyone had luck recently getting access to the oneworld lounge when flying flagship business LAX to JFK? Thanks!

Denied entry. Stated this is only for first class on transcon AA. I showed them the website where it clearly says business or first, was told the website is wrong.

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Originally Posted by djdw905
Anyone had luck recently getting access to the oneworld lounge when flying flagship business LAX to JFK? Thanks!

Denied entry. Stated this is only for first class on transcon AA. I showed them the website where it clearly says business or first, was told the website is wrong.
Did they scan your BP?
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by teemuflyer
Did they scan your BP?
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Nest time politely ask them to so. If it allows access, they will be told so, if not, the same. Takes them 2 seconds.
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Does a OWS have access to LAX Qantas F Lounge when travelling in J LAX-JFK redeye and then connecting on BA F next morning from JFK - LHR (7.55am departure to thereabouts)?
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Old Feb 19, 2023 | 9:49 am
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Originally Posted by SeattleDavid
Does a OWS have access to LAX Qantas F Lounge when travelling in J LAX-JFK redeye and then connecting on BA F next morning from JFK - LHR (7.55am departure to thereabouts)?
You may be able to try citing this clause, but you can't argue much if they turn you away. The wording is "between" but for all practical purpose it usually applies to lounge access before the short-haul as well.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges
Connecting between oneworld marketed and operated flights:
First and Business Class customers connecting on the same day of travel, or before 6am the following day, can access the lounge when travelling between an international long haul (a oneworld international long haul flight is defined as an international flight marketed and operated by any oneworld carrier with a scheduled flight time longer than 5 hours) and an international short haul or domestic flight (and vice-versa).
Lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
You must be prepared to show your boarding pass or itinerary showing travel in First or Business class on the international long haul flight, in order to access the lounge before your international short haul or domestic flight.
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Old May 8, 2023 | 11:09 am
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Lounge for transatlantic J?

Im flying in BA J to London and want to know what my best lounge option is. I also have Amex Plat. Skimming through this, it sounds like I can get into American Flagship (is this in T4? Connected airside to TBIT?)?

Looking for complimentary champagne and cocktails with good food. Preferably not too crowded, but hopefully all the lounges are not too crowded in the middle of the week.
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Originally Posted by ameskay
Im flying in BA J to London and want to know what my best lounge option is. I also have Amex Plat. Skimming through this, it sounds like I can get into American Flagship (is this in T4? Connected airside to TBIT?)?

Looking for complimentary champagne and cocktails with good food. Preferably not too crowded, but hopefully all the lounges are not too crowded in the middle of the week.
You can try both the AA FL, and the OW Biz lounge without a problem, if you have the time.
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Old May 13, 2023 | 11:13 pm
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Originally Posted by ameskay
Im flying in BA J to London and want to know what my best lounge option is. I also have Amex Plat. Skimming through this, it sounds like I can get into American Flagship (is this in T4? Connected airside to TBIT?)?

Looking for complimentary champagne and cocktails with good food. Preferably not too crowded, but hopefully all the lounges are not too crowded in the middle of the week.
Yes & Yes.
The airside connector is about a 6 to 7 minute walk.
Mid-week without specifying time, you could see plenty of business travelers.
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Old May 29, 2023 | 9:18 am
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International arrival before connecting do I have access as sapphire?

International arrival before connecting do I have access as sapphire?

I have no problems at other airports, jw how cool LAX will be.
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Originally Posted by askyamaz
International arrival before connecting do I have access as sapphire?

I have no problems at other airports, jw how cool LAX will be.
If the connection is oneworld marketed and operated then you will have access as an AA Platinum on an international itinerary as long as it meets AA's criteria for "international"*.

* An "International" Itinerary" in relation to AAdvantage is travel not on solely domestic flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico [except Mexico City], the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 12:07 pm
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I am BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald) and I'll be travelling with my parents (both have no status) from ORD-LAX-LAS in economy. I want to show them the lovely QF First lounge, though I know I can only guest one person normally. Is there any way to get both of them in? If not, is it possible to guest my mum into the QF First, and then bring my dad and guest him into the QF Business or the AA Flagship lounge? I've done lots of lounge hopping in LAX solo, but not sure the rules of guesting different people into different lounges, and whether this would flag up on their system?

Does anyone have any knowledge/insight into this? Thanks in advance!
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Old Jul 4, 2023 | 12:27 pm
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Originally Posted by RudderDucky
I am BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald) and I'll be travelling with my parents (both have no status) from ORD-LAX-LAS in economy. I want to show them the lovely QF First lounge, though I know I can only guest one person normally. Is there any way to get both of them in? If not, is it possible to guest my mum into the QF First, and then bring my dad and guest him into the QF Business or the AA Flagship lounge? I've done lots of lounge hopping in LAX solo, but not sure the rules of guesting different people into different lounges, and whether this would flag up on their system?

Does anyone have any knowledge/insight into this? Thanks in advance!
Between QF F and the AA Flagship, I'd say you can probably do that and will not get caught. I would not do it between QF F and oneworld business. Do note that you are violating the guesting rule that you should stay with your guest, so be discrete.
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Old Oct 4, 2023 | 12:46 am
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Just wanting to get clarification although I think the answer is no but can I access OW J at LAX when flying to MEX or GUA with AA? Plat or J get me in or no to both b/c its North America?
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