May 3, 2016, 5:29 pm
Last edit by: cur
Accessing TBIT *A Lounge from T7/T8 at LAX
Plan on at least 15-20 minutes walking each way.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
Yes, there is an airside connector between T4 through T8. After T7 security, follow the signs to T6, go past the Alaska Airlines Boardroom/Wolfgang Puck and you'll see escalators down to the connector. From T4 to TBIT, follow signs for Gate 41 (near T4 security). Ideally if you have pre-check, I would clear security in T4 for the Star Alliance lounge.
This link can answer 99% of the questions asked here.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/staralliance/lounge-finder
No access on UA Domestic First without Star Gold.
Contact number: 310 648 7020
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Nov 14, 2016, 12:11 pm
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I'm flying into LAX in OZ F and out to PHX on UA in Y. I need a lounge for the day to get some work done before the connecting flight.
I no longer have any *A status. Sounds like I can't do the *A First or even *A Business lounge, correct?
I have a Priority Pass Select via Amex Cent - what are my best options? KAL Lounge in TBIT? TIA!
I no longer have any *A status. Sounds like I can't do the *A First or even *A Business lounge, correct?
I have a Priority Pass Select via Amex Cent - what are my best options? KAL Lounge in TBIT? TIA!
Nov 14, 2016, 12:47 pm
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Nov 16, 2016, 12:49 pm
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I made the trek to this lounge on a three hour layover on an ORD-LAX-MEL.
*G + Upgraded to BF + UC zero issues with access... Waved in with a smile.
All I can say is this is a VERY nice lounge! Proper international level *A lounge with showers, good food and good booze and love the outdoor patio.
On my way back I have three hours and I plan to enter LAX at TBIT after clearing customs (GE) and taking advantage of those showers.
If you have the time highly recommend the walk especially given the pathetic state of LAX UCs at the moment
*G + Upgraded to BF + UC zero issues with access... Waved in with a smile.
All I can say is this is a VERY nice lounge! Proper international level *A lounge with showers, good food and good booze and love the outdoor patio.
On my way back I have three hours and I plan to enter LAX at TBIT after clearing customs (GE) and taking advantage of those showers.
If you have the time highly recommend the walk especially given the pathetic state of LAX UCs at the moment
Nov 17, 2016, 11:11 pm
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See post #241 of this thread.
Nov 18, 2016, 7:40 am
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Since you have GE, do you get TSA PreCheck on US domestic airlines? If you do, it's better to go through TSA at T4. TBIT does not have any PreCheck-participating carriers hence no PreCheck arrangement.
Nov 18, 2016, 10:57 am
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Not really. Pre check in T4 requires a lot of back tracking, the actual security part will be quicker but it adds about 7-8 minutes walking.
I did this last Saturday because the security point mentioned in post 234, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27182475-post241.html, had just had about 15 connecting pax queue up. It was pretty much a wash between the two but I didn't want to take my shoes off and deal with liquids and laptops so I went to T4.
Whenever I come from T7/T8 bag drop off I do security at a Pre check point but if I'm doing all carry ons I just get dropped off at TBIT and use the connector security checkpoint.
I did this last Saturday because the security point mentioned in post 234, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27182475-post241.html, had just had about 15 connecting pax queue up. It was pretty much a wash between the two but I didn't want to take my shoes off and deal with liquids and laptops so I went to T4.
Whenever I come from T7/T8 bag drop off I do security at a Pre check point but if I'm doing all carry ons I just get dropped off at TBIT and use the connector security checkpoint.
Nov 29, 2016, 1:26 am
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Anyone have recent experience with their opening hours? I have a very early arrival from LIH, followed by a long layover, and am hoping to grab a shower.
Back-up plan is KAL lounge with Priority Pass (opens at 7:30).
Back-up plan is KAL lounge with Priority Pass (opens at 7:30).
Nov 30, 2016, 8:59 am
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I will answer my own question: *A lounge opens at 6:15 a.m. So the *A website (which says 9:30) is completely wrong.
Took me 17 minutes from the T7 United Club. BP scan (domestic UA flight) got me in, didn't even need to show my 1K card.
Took me 17 minutes from the T7 United Club. BP scan (domestic UA flight) got me in, didn't even need to show my 1K card.
Nov 30, 2016, 9:16 am
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I very much enjoy the quiche and sausage.
Nov 30, 2016, 10:06 am
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Dec 7, 2016, 2:29 pm
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United Business is eligible for lounge access (at least the UA clubs, and I believe the *A lounge). Business is the name of UA's international flights using the domestic F service (BusinessFirst and now Polaris is used for actual long-haul business class).
Dec 7, 2016, 2:29 pm
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Best, Amil