Connections at LAX - TBIT to T4 - Lounge Access

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I will be arriving on AA72 from SYD into LAX TBIT and then have a connecting AA flight out of T4 to SJC/ORD. I will have checked bags. After clearing custom and PP control, rechecking my bag, can I then use the QF First Lounge in TBIT? I am QF Plat. I have about 3.5 hours, and would prefer to use the First Lounge and not the AA T4 lounge. Any ideas??
 
Yes, no problem.

The lounge does not open until 6:30am.

After doing bag drop and entering the arrivals hall,turn righ and go down to the end to use the special transit security there.

After doing that you go up up up to the airside connector (elevator or escalators). When there, turn right and follow along - do not go down any escalators - you come out beside the Flounge entrance.

I would be leaving the Flounge no later then 1 hours before scheduled departre time (70 minute if from the Eagles' nest).
 
Thanks for that. The opening time won't be an issue. The 1 hour prior surprised me. Any reason for that? It states it should only be a quick 5-7 min walk.

I was trying to avoid TSA screening as much as possible as it can be such a laborious effort! Is further screening required after I do the bag drop? Wasn't sure if I should put the LAG's (duty free) into the checked baggage prior.
 
Arrive LAX, Disembark, immigration, pick up bags, customs, bag drop, tsa, you are then airside. TBIT is connected with airside walkways to the south terminals (T4-T8).

From TBIT it is a five minute walk to T4 (airside) and 10 minute (aiside) to T5. Flights typically board 45-30 minutes before departure (25-30 minute at the nest).

Your flight to SJC will almost certainly be a RJ which leaves from a small satellite terminal (Eagles nest) to the East of T8 - you need to catch a bus from T4 or T5 to get there, that would add 20 minutes.
 
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Thanks for the very detailed information. Makes it very clear. Much appreciated.
 
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