Aug 3, 2018, 8:02 pm
Last edit by: dw
Priority Pass options (as of 8/28/21)
There are currently 0 PP lounge options at LAX with their respective hours of operation for PP members:
Note that all terminals from T4 through T8, including TBIT, are connected airside, albeit not necessarily in the most passenger friendly manner. Expect multiple sets of stairs, escalators, long underground tunnels, and so on.Note that the Alaska Lounge has a tendency to deny access to priority pass holders due to "crowding" reasons.
There are currently 0 PP lounge options at LAX with their respective hours of operation for PP members:
Barney's Beanery (Terminal 2); 10:30 am-midnightremoved from program 11/30/2018Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 2); 5:00 am-10:30ambeing converted to a Delta SkyClub. Delta signage already displayed outside April 2021Campanile (Terminal 4) 6a-10p - restaurant with $28 creditremoved from program in October 2018Alaska Lounge (Terminal 6); 4:30 am-11:00 pm (4:30-10:00 pm Sundays)according to Priority Pass access is "temporarily suspended" effective July 26, 2021Point the Way Cafe (Terminal 6); 1 pm-11 pm - restaurant with $28 credit (PP cards issued via American Express Platinum Card do not qualify)dropped out June 2021 after reopeningKorean (KAL) Lounge (TBIT); 11:00am-5:00pmreport on FT in 8/2021 is that this lounge is no longer accepting PPP.F. Chang's (TBIT) 11a-11p - restaurant with $28 creditremoved from program October 2019Rock & Brews (Terminal 1) 5:00am - 10:00 pm - restaurant with $28 credit (PP cards issued via American Express Platinum Card do not qualify)
Note that all terminals from T4 through T8, including TBIT, are connected airside, albeit not necessarily in the most passenger friendly manner. Expect multiple sets of stairs, escalators, long underground tunnels, and so on.Note that the Alaska Lounge has a tendency to deny access to priority pass holders due to "crowding" reasons.
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Feb 5, 2018, 2:08 pm
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I double checked and KAL does not open until noon, as said up-thread.
Feb 15, 2018, 7:28 pm
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IF they accept it, yes. Alaska plays games where they refuse access more often than not based upon "capacity" issues.
Feb 15, 2018, 8:06 pm
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No, you need the secret handshake 
I recommend you read this thread as well, which is at the bottom the the main Airport Lounges page: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/airp...rity-pass.html
I recommend you read this thread as well, which is at the bottom the the main Airport Lounges page: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/airp...rity-pass.html
Feb 21, 2018, 8:27 am
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We have a 7am HA flight out of LAX in a few months and have PP though Amex Aspire. I noticed the AS lounge opens at 5am but is commonly closed for PP due to crowds. Does anyone think this would be the case that early in the morning, and what exactly would the lounge be serving that early if we were allowed access?
Feb 21, 2018, 10:35 am
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AS lounges generally have a reputation for being too crowded for PP users but the T6 lounge isn't quite as overloaded as some other places that I can think of (notably PDX). So personally I think you will be OK at that hour, but please report back here afterwards. After the revamp in T6 and all the new catering options there, my suspicion is that that has reduced the pressure on AS' facilities in LAX.
Feb 21, 2018, 10:43 am
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AS lounges generally have a reputation for being too crowded for PP users but the T6 lounge isn't quite as overloaded as some other places that I can think of (notably PDX). So personally I think you will be OK at that hour, but please report back here afterwards. After the revamp in T6 and all the new catering options there, my suspicion is that that has reduced the pressure on AS' facilities in LAX.
Feb 22, 2018, 4:53 am
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A lot can change in that time, I mean Alaska went from being fine, to saying no guests, to back to 2 guests.
Mar 14, 2018, 5:01 pm
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Layover
I'm arriving in Lax this weekend at 10am and have a 10 hour layover before flying on a separate ticket. If I catch an Uber to In N Out to kill some time, do I have any options after that?
I have priority pass and Amex business cards but presumably I cannot get to any lounges until I've checked in my luggage? Am I screwed for a few hours?
I have priority pass and Amex business cards but presumably I cannot get to any lounges until I've checked in my luggage? Am I screwed for a few hours?
Mar 14, 2018, 6:33 pm
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I'm arriving in Lax this weekend at 10am and have a 10 hour layover before flying on a separate ticket. If I catch an Uber to In N Out to kill some time, do I have any options after that?
I have priority pass and Amex business cards but presumably I cannot get to any lounges until I've checked in my luggage? Am I screwed for a few hours?
I have priority pass and Amex business cards but presumably I cannot get to any lounges until I've checked in my luggage? Am I screwed for a few hours?
You can walk to In n Out if you want the exercise and its a nice day (I've done it before). You can take an Uber up the beach a bit and walk around. No need to hang out at LAX for hours. F that.
Mar 14, 2018, 11:12 pm
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Thanks. I am flying on Air Canada on flight 2. No clue if I can dump my bag early...that'd be awesome though. Otherwise it sounds like my options are
Stay in Bradley terminal when I land....go through security there (if even allowed with luggage??) Then go to the Kal lounge
Go straight to terminal 6 for flight 2 and potentially be forced to wait around till 4 hrs before departure to check my luggage, at which point it's a roll of the dice if my PP will get me into the Alaska lounge
Anything I'm missing?
Really hoping Air Canada will take the bag early
Stay in Bradley terminal when I land....go through security there (if even allowed with luggage??) Then go to the Kal lounge
Go straight to terminal 6 for flight 2 and potentially be forced to wait around till 4 hrs before departure to check my luggage, at which point it's a roll of the dice if my PP will get me into the Alaska lounge
Anything I'm missing?
Really hoping Air Canada will take the bag early
What airline is your 2nd ticket on? If the airline ticket counters are always open (think United, AA, etc) they may accept your bag way in advance. You'll run into trouble if they only open 3-4 hrs before the flight, like Cathay, Virgin Australia, etc. A couple years ago I was in a similar situation as you, landed at like 8 am and had a 4 pm flight out on a 2nd ticket. I got my bag from the carousel, went up to United, checked it for my flight in 7 hours and went out for the day.
You can walk to In n Out if you want the exercise and its a nice day (I've done it before). You can take an Uber up the beach a bit and walk around. No need to hang out at LAX for hours. F that.
You can walk to In n Out if you want the exercise and its a nice day (I've done it before). You can take an Uber up the beach a bit and walk around. No need to hang out at LAX for hours. F that.