LA Lounge Age Requirements
May 10, 13, 10:26 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 78
LA Lounge Age Requirements
from : http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/inter...ational-lounge
With the recent change to the rules regarding transit (NZ1/NZ2) at LAX, I was looking forward to a shower (and a drink) in the lounge.
I'm above 21, but my partner is 20. Does anyone have any experience on with the lounge staff enforcing this rule, or allowing exceptions?
I imagine my chances are slim, but I thought I would ask.
I wonder what I would have to do to convince them that I am her guardian?
Thoughts please
Under United States liquor licensing laws, we are unable allow access to the Los Angeles International Lounge to passengers under the age of 21 who are not accompanied by their parent or guardian.
I'm above 21, but my partner is 20. Does anyone have any experience on with the lounge staff enforcing this rule, or allowing exceptions?
I imagine my chances are slim, but I thought I would ask.
I wonder what I would have to do to convince them that I am her guardian?
Thoughts please
May 10, 13, 10:41 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ*E & DL Minion. Former QF & EK
Posts: 166
That is a very interesting question. I don't think people between 18 and 21 are flagged on the manifest in any way, so they would have to see your ID to verify your age. Having said that, it is possible (though unlikely) that they've programmed the scanner at LAX to specifically check people's birth dates (that information is included in your booking).
I'd say the only way you can find out is to try. Or perhaps someone on FT going through LAX in the next few days can ask the lounge staff on your behalf.
I'd say the only way you can find out is to try. Or perhaps someone on FT going through LAX in the next few days can ask the lounge staff on your behalf.
May 11, 13, 5:07 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: UK
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Roughly a decade ago I was in transit in the NZ LAX lounge on NZ1, and casually chatting to a young lady who had been upgraded to Business Class, having connected from an AF flight from CDG. She was not legal age to drink in California (possibly not even NZ), and asked me if it was ok for her to have a glass of champagne. I said that it was really up to the lounge staff, so she went off, came back with a glass and enjoyed it.
She had just come back from a year as an exchange student in France after all, so didn't think anything of it. She had learned that one can drink to enjoy it, rather than to become paralytic.
Of course, given she was unaccompanied, I presume the LAX lounge staff figured she would hardly have been an issue. Whether she told her parents when she got back to NZ is another story!
She had just come back from a year as an exchange student in France after all, so didn't think anything of it. She had learned that one can drink to enjoy it, rather than to become paralytic.
Of course, given she was unaccompanied, I presume the LAX lounge staff figured she would hardly have been an issue. Whether she told her parents when she got back to NZ is another story!
May 12, 13, 5:53 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ *G, Qantas Gold
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I was in the lounge aged 20 last about 18 month ago now. Departing on NZ1 bound for AKL. I enjoyed the lounge as I would any other Koru. I didn't see a problem nor did the staff but I look older for my age. When flying F class within the US I was always supplied with alcohol...
May 13, 13, 9:37 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Actually if it is a bar, no one under 21 can be admitted with or without spouse or parent.
Given that they state that they will let under 21s into the lounge when accompanied by a parent, this means that the premises are not licensed as a bar, but some other type or establishment that can serve liquor. If it is not a bar, anyone of any age can come in at any time, whether or not accompanied by an adult.
So, when they say that they are unable to allow access they are mistaken or lying.
Is the alcohol self-service? If so, they may not want under-21s in the club because they are worried they will serve themselves alcohol (which is prohibited.)
Given that they state that they will let under 21s into the lounge when accompanied by a parent, this means that the premises are not licensed as a bar, but some other type or establishment that can serve liquor. If it is not a bar, anyone of any age can come in at any time, whether or not accompanied by an adult.
So, when they say that they are unable to allow access they are mistaken or lying.
Is the alcohol self-service? If so, they may not want under-21s in the club because they are worried they will serve themselves alcohol (which is prohibited.)
Originally Posted by kakapo24
I'm pretty sure in California you can enter a bar with your legal spouce if you are under 21. You will both be liable for legal trouble if you drink. If you are not married I doubt this applies
May 14, 13, 2:03 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Originally Posted by BigFlyer
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Is the alcohol self-service? If so, they may not want under-21s in the club because they are worried they will serve themselves alcohol (which is prohibited.)
Is the alcohol self-service? If so, they may not want under-21s in the club because they are worried they will serve themselves alcohol (which is prohibited.)
May 14, 13, 5:37 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,948
Originally Posted by BigFlyer
Actually if it is a bar, no one under 21 can be admitted with or without spouse or parent.
Given that they state that they will let under 21s into the lounge when accompanied by a parent, this means that the premises are not licensed as a bar, but some other type or establishment that can serve liquor. If it is not a bar, anyone of any age can come in at any time, whether or not accompanied by an adult.
So, when they say that they are unable to allow access they are mistaken or lying.
Given that they state that they will let under 21s into the lounge when accompanied by a parent, this means that the premises are not licensed as a bar, but some other type or establishment that can serve liquor. If it is not a bar, anyone of any age can come in at any time, whether or not accompanied by an adult.
So, when they say that they are unable to allow access they are mistaken or lying.
