Nov 22, 2016, 3:53 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
*A forum thread LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access
Copy from wiki of this thread for the airside directions between T7/8 and TBIT: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1612275-psa-upcoming-lax-facility-changes-26.html
T7/T8 to TBIT via tunnel, about 40 min walk with average speed (copied mostly from a blog; http://upgrd.com/blogs/doublewidesfl...-security.html ):
If you are flying through Los Angeles and are connecting airlines, just follow the signs that are located near the far southern end of each terminal to connect via underground tunnel to the other terminals.
When in TBIT, walk past the KE/one world lounge to the end of concourse - take a right handed u turn, up the escalator and the *A lounge is there.
In terminal 4, access the tunnel via the escalator that reads gate 44A-L
Continue to follow the signs to baggage claim, walk past the waiting room is for the bus to Terminal 6 or the American Eagle remote terminal.
to access the tunnels from Delta terminal in T5, the escalator leading to the tunnels is near the entrance to the Sky club near.
The access point from Terminal 6 is near Alaska Airlines' gates, across from the Alaska Airline Board Room and near the Ruby's diner. The tunnel ends at terminal 6, so you must exit the tunnel and access terminal 7 & 8 by above ground walkways which are near the terminal exit and security screening center.
Operation hours from *A site as of August 28, 2021:
“Opening hours and facility information may not be accurate due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are doing our best to keep it up to date.”
TUE 09:00-01:00
WED 07:00-01:00
THU 07:00-01:00
FRI 09:00-01:00
SAT 07:00-01:00
SUN 07:00-01:00
For comments on the T7 UC, see New LAX T7 UC preview 28 Nov / opened 06 Dec 2016
Flying UA from LAX Terminal 7, lounge options if not eligible for UC?
Copy from wiki of this thread for the airside directions between T7/8 and TBIT: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1612275-psa-upcoming-lax-facility-changes-26.html
T7/T8 to TBIT via tunnel, about 40 min walk with average speed (copied mostly from a blog; http://upgrd.com/blogs/doublewidesfl...-security.html ):
If you are flying through Los Angeles and are connecting airlines, just follow the signs that are located near the far southern end of each terminal to connect via underground tunnel to the other terminals.
When in TBIT, walk past the KE/one world lounge to the end of concourse - take a right handed u turn, up the escalator and the *A lounge is there.
In terminal 4, access the tunnel via the escalator that reads gate 44A-L
Continue to follow the signs to baggage claim, walk past the waiting room is for the bus to Terminal 6 or the American Eagle remote terminal.
to access the tunnels from Delta terminal in T5, the escalator leading to the tunnels is near the entrance to the Sky club near.
The access point from Terminal 6 is near Alaska Airlines' gates, across from the Alaska Airline Board Room and near the Ruby's diner. The tunnel ends at terminal 6, so you must exit the tunnel and access terminal 7 & 8 by above ground walkways which are near the terminal exit and security screening center.
Operation hours from *A site as of August 28, 2021:
“Opening hours and facility information may not be accurate due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are doing our best to keep it up to date.”
Opening hours
MON 09:00-01:00TUE 09:00-01:00
WED 07:00-01:00
THU 07:00-01:00
FRI 09:00-01:00
SAT 07:00-01:00
SUN 07:00-01:00
For comments on the T7 UC, see New LAX T7 UC preview 28 Nov / opened 06 Dec 2016
Flying UA from LAX Terminal 7, lounge options if not eligible for UC?
Accessing the *A Lounge at LAX/TBIT as a UA flyer
Nov 22, 2016, 5:22 pm
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Ignoring the point that's already been made that you can walk airside from T7, Your UA boarding pass (physical or mobile) will get you through the TSA at TBIT just fine, I've done it a number of times.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:52 pm
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I've said this several times: sometimes it's worth waiting for the golf cart between T4-T5, and again between T5-T6. It can be very warm in the tunnels. Enjoy the lounge, especially the outdoor patio, which I don't believe the F side has.
Nov 22, 2016, 8:42 pm
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The F side is physically unimpressive . . . just a room with chairs and tables. J lounge is a much more interesting place to hang out. Looking forward to grabbing a shower on a 5 hr post-red-eye connection there next week.
Nov 23, 2016, 3:08 pm
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Shower at J lounge @TBIT is the best benefit.. I used it on a MEL-LAX-ORD. For me the walk is ~25 minutes.. I leave 30 mins before boarding..
I used to prefer SFO connect.. this lounge changes that
I used to prefer SFO connect.. this lounge changes that
Nov 23, 2016, 10:15 pm
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Nov 24, 2016, 8:01 am
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Nov 24, 2016, 8:16 am
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Nov 24, 2016, 9:01 am
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But make sure that you sign up for the shower upon arrival. The waiting list is longer at some periods of the day.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...hanges-26.html
Nov 24, 2016, 9:39 am
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Nov 24, 2016, 1:17 pm
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Nov 24, 2016, 1:20 pm
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Nov 24, 2016, 1:44 pm
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IMHO, a layover of 1.5 hours or more (deplane to start of boarding) is what I consider to be worthwhile for me to make the journey to the *A lounge. Allows about 45 minutes in lounge and I do like to walk a bit between flights.