American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles Lounge
The Los Angeles American Airlines Admirals' Club Terminal 4 is brand new, and an OK lounge, but it certainly isn't up in the world class of airline lounges either.
Thanks to the loss of some floorspace to the Flagship Lounge, it is also somewhat smaller and hence overcrowded compared to what it was.
At best, it's somewhat pedestrian and middle of the road, with a basic free bar and some complementary food, but where you have to pay for the best stuff. It is still one of the best American Admiral's clubs, but very poor compared to the international airline lounges in TBit, just a short walk airside, however at the same time it is one of the best American Airlines lounges in the country. The two are not a contradiction.
Remember, there is also an Admirals Club at LAX Terminal 5.
Los Angeles American Airlines Admirals Club lounge review
To find the American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles Lounge enter through the doors in the middle of Terminal past the Qantas kangaroo logo (this used to be the LAX Qantas Club too) to the reception and up the stairs or lift.
If you get given a door card, with no explanation, it means you also have access to the flagship lounge too. Take this at all costs, as it is vastly better.
The LAX lounge is one of the largest Admirals Clubs in the USA, and has dramatic tall ceilings, open architecture, light filled spaces, and outstanding views of the tarmac. Thankfully, it also has a number of seating areas, so you can avoid some of the louder passengers who seem to infest the lounge. Indeed, the open seating arrangement gives little privacy, and the lounge can get amazingly busy.
As you walk in, you are first presented with a vast room and floor to ceiling windows. There is a bar here too, and snacks on the left hand side. At the far end is a quiet area with a TV, work booths, and computers.
Carry on around, and there is another quiet room. This time with team and coffee machines. Then around further there is another Business Centre.
There is a kids' room with videogames.
Bar
The long large bar is a very sociable area, and offers a wide selection of drinks and cocktails.
Only house wine and spirits are complimentary, and oddly you are expected to tip even for free drinks.
International premium passengers receive a coupon for a premium drink.
Food
Food wise, the Los Angeles Admirals Club a poor selection of complimentary basic snacks is available, with just carrots and celery, and dip.If you want to splash out, there is an expensive menu, with prices that could astound you.
Bathrooms
There are spacious shower suites.Business Facilities
Computers at the end of main hall.Access
American Airlines Admirals Club members get free access, American Airlines First and Business Class passengers departing on a same-day international fight.
You can buy a day pass, but at $50 for the day, it is poor value.
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