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Pre-open thread - LAX United Club completion targeted for December 2016
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Flying UA from LAX Terminal 7, lounge options if not eligible for UC?
Accessing the *A Lounge at LAX/TBIT as a UA flyer
Pre-open thread - LAX United Club completion targeted for December 2016
Related thread: LAX Polaris Lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
Flying UA from LAX Terminal 7, lounge options if not eligible for UC?
Accessing the *A Lounge at LAX/TBIT as a UA flyer
LAX T7 United Club (UC) -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
Sep 17, 2022, 9:45 am
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I have a 9am LAX > HNL flight on UA (connecting to ANA bound for HND at HNL) next month, business class on both. I've been to the UA lounge pre-COVID many times, but now have AMEX Platinum. Is it worth it to walk to TBIT for the AMEX lounge, or should I just stay in T7? (Unfortunately, I'll hit Gold AFTER the LAX > HNL flight, so can't use the Star Alliance lounge.)
Sep 17, 2022, 12:33 pm
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Was here during late afternoon last week. Noodle bar was set up when I arrived. It was ok I suppose, mostly in the way that it was different than the typical lounge fare.
Empanadas came out shortly afterwards. Thought those were really good, one of the best items that I've had at a domestic lounge buffet (including the PLs) in a long while.
Empanadas came out shortly afterwards. Thought those were really good, one of the best items that I've had at a domestic lounge buffet (including the PLs) in a long while.
Sep 17, 2022, 1:11 pm
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I went to the LAX UC for the first time several weeks ago, and maybe I'm insane, but this might be my favorite UC. It felt huge and not crowded at all, which is a refreshing change. The outdoor deck and the seating area immediately off in the corner inside are amazing. I've been to the new EWR one several times this summer, and even though it's the flashiest, newest, and objectively the best UC, I've struggled to simply find an open seat there.
Sep 17, 2022, 2:01 pm
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The Amex lounge is a total disaster, there is a thread on it in the Amex forum. Unless it’s literally your only option and you really really want to visit a lounge for some reason, I’d skip it. You’ll get more, and better tasting food on your HNL flight, and that speaks volumes about the Amex lounge.
However the UA club is quite nice. You also have access to the TBIT * alliance lounge if your *Gold.. You may want to enter TSA in TBIT if not checking luggage
Sep 17, 2022, 3:59 pm
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I have a 9am LAX > HNL flight on UA (connecting to ANA bound for HND at HNL) next month, business class on both. I've been to the UA lounge pre-COVID many times, but now have AMEX Platinum. Is it worth it to walk to TBIT for the AMEX lounge, or should I just stay in T7? (Unfortunately, I'll hit Gold AFTER the LAX > HNL flight, so can't use the Star Alliance lounge.)
*A class of service rules only care about the immediate flight leaving that airport (in this case LAX-HNL) which does not provide access. UA class of service rules require the international segment to be on UA metal to give access to the overall itinerary.
If you make *G before that flight and/or have a UC membership, then you can visit either the UC, AC MLL or *A lounge in TBIT.
Sep 17, 2022, 7:02 pm
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Sep 17, 2022, 8:35 pm
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Frequently, when was your last visit to a CL? Some people have different expectations! I agree the UC at LAX T7 is fantastic, so is the star gold lounge in TBIT. I think the CL lounge in TBIT is a good alternative as well. All depends on your access. Life is good
Oct 1, 2022, 9:24 am
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Access to UA club? AC Business LAX->YVR
I fly air canada business class LAX to YVR. Should I have access to the UA club at LAX -- that is, should this count as *A boarding pass international premium travel and gain access?
If so, does the UA club have an outdoor terrace? Any tips on getting there -- I look for an airside bridge or tunnel from T6 to T7? thanks in advance!
If so, does the UA club have an outdoor terrace? Any tips on getting there -- I look for an airside bridge or tunnel from T6 to T7? thanks in advance!
Oct 1, 2022, 9:44 am
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I fly air canada business class LAX to YVR. Should I have access to the UA club at LAX -- that is, should this count as *A boarding pass international premium travel and gain access?
If so, does the UA club have an outdoor terrace? Any tips on getting there -- I look for an airside bridge or tunnel from T6 to T7? thanks in advance!
If so, does the UA club have an outdoor terrace? Any tips on getting there -- I look for an airside bridge or tunnel from T6 to T7? thanks in advance!
Yes to outdoor terrace. It is all the way at the far side of the club from the entrance escalators.
For finding the club, there is an airside walkway from T6 to T7 just next to TSA (left if you've just come through TSA, right if you're walking from terminal), and the club is right at the base of T7 at the end of the walkway. You could also just go through TSA at T7 if you prefer; I think not much difference in terms of time.
Oct 2, 2022, 10:29 am
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Yes to access. (Also yes to access AC MLL in T6, if of interest.)
Yes to outdoor terrace. It is all the way at the far side of the club from the entrance escalators.
For finding the club, there is an airside walkway from T6 to T7 just next to TSA (left if you've just come through TSA, right if you're walking from terminal), and the club is right at the base of T7 at the end of the walkway. You could also just go through TSA at T7 if you prefer; I think not much difference in terms of time.
Yes to outdoor terrace. It is all the way at the far side of the club from the entrance escalators.
For finding the club, there is an airside walkway from T6 to T7 just next to TSA (left if you've just come through TSA, right if you're walking from terminal), and the club is right at the base of T7 at the end of the walkway. You could also just go through TSA at T7 if you prefer; I think not much difference in terms of time.
Oct 2, 2022, 2:04 pm
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Oct 2, 2022, 2:57 pm
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Now that I look at the map, that might be a huge plus, as I think the drive to T6 in the crazy current traffic is a lot longer (there is a shortcut from T1 to T7).
Is there still a TSA-pre line in T7? (That's my recollection from last year, now that I think of it).
Oct 2, 2022, 3:39 pm
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So I infer from this that my AC boarding pass, and the fact that I am not checking anything, would mean that I can get dropped off at T7 and go through there?
Now that I look at the map, that might be a huge plus, as I think the drive to T6 in the crazy current traffic is a lot longer (there is a shortcut from T1 to T7).
Is there still a TSA-pre line in T7? (That's my recollection from last year, now that I think of it).
Now that I look at the map, that might be a huge plus, as I think the drive to T6 in the crazy current traffic is a lot longer (there is a shortcut from T1 to T7).
Is there still a TSA-pre line in T7? (That's my recollection from last year, now that I think of it).
