Aug 3, 2018, 8:02 pm
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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.
LAX - Priority Pass and other options
Mar 20, 2018, 7:35 am
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It may help to know which LAX terminal you will be departing from? Midweek after the rush hour I wouldn't worry too much about an early arrival. However the timing suggest the Alaska lounge in T6, which is open all the relevant hours, but it's probably the weakest option, and occasionally declines access (though my suspicion is that you will be OK).
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Mar 21, 2018, 9:27 pm
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I’ve never visited the KAL Lounge in the TB International Terminal, but it looks nice in the PP photos. The Alaska lounge is not impressive. I’d try the KAL lounge.
Mar 21, 2018, 10:17 pm
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Finally, the KAL lounge does have hours for PP. Whether they're enforced or not is another matter though. My experience is that they've been pretty strict.
Mar 25, 2018, 3:38 am
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my experience is the same. Last time I was there, there was a long line outside the lounge waiting for the specified PP starting hour. There were a few backpackers wearing dirty sandals and shorts mixed in the line too (some sat on floor). So, these are your priority pass fellow members... sigh. It really looked like a group of starving people waiting in line for their portioned food.
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Mar 25, 2018, 10:50 pm
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The pictures are quite outdated. The last time I was there, it was very dirty and the furniture was worn. In terms of food, the KAL lounge has more, with instant noodles, cold pasta salad, and some wraps. Nothing to write home about. AS has better alcohol but only salad, cheese, and the pancake machine.
That said, it was pretty busy when I went. And there wasn't all that much food-wise either.
Apr 2, 2018, 11:35 pm
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Sorry in advance LAX lounges with a shower question
Hi all,
Family of 4 (parents and teens) here,
We’re travelling Virgin Australia SYD-LAX-JFK with a built in layover of 7 hours in LAX. We are doing the same flights in reverse with the same layover a month later. Looking for a lounge with shower facilities in the terminal that we leave from for the LAX-JFK leg on Delta then the LAX-SYD leg on VA. We have no status or card membership to gain access to a Delta or VA lounge. Is there a day pass that we can buy to access a lounge with showers? Is Priority Pass or similar an option? Are we looking at booking a day stay at a nearby hotel? Thanks in advance.
Family of 4 (parents and teens) here,
We’re travelling Virgin Australia SYD-LAX-JFK with a built in layover of 7 hours in LAX. We are doing the same flights in reverse with the same layover a month later. Looking for a lounge with shower facilities in the terminal that we leave from for the LAX-JFK leg on Delta then the LAX-SYD leg on VA. We have no status or card membership to gain access to a Delta or VA lounge. Is there a day pass that we can buy to access a lounge with showers? Is Priority Pass or similar an option? Are we looking at booking a day stay at a nearby hotel? Thanks in advance.
Apr 3, 2018, 12:52 am
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We’re travelling Virgin Australia SYD-LAX-JFK with a built in layover of 7 hours in LAX. We are doing the same flights in reverse with the same layover a month later. Looking for a lounge with shower facilities in the terminal that we leave from for the LAX-JFK leg on Delta then the LAX-SYD leg on VA. We have no status or card membership to gain access to a Delta or VA lounge. Is there a day pass that we can buy to access a lounge with showers? Is Priority Pass or similar an option? Are we looking at booking a day stay at a nearby hotel? Thanks in advance.
In short, you'll find there are some lounge options in LAX but some have time restrictions, with just one (Alaska) open all sensible hours. But they are accessible via Priority Pass, and in some cases can be purchased from the lounge's own website.
The day room may work out more cost effective, particularly if you can timeshare its use. Only the Hyatt Regency is in sensible walking distance (and some may query the use of the word sensible on a hot day) but there are heaps of others in the vicinity which send vans around the LAX terminal loop on a fairly regular basis to collect customers. If you're just trying to burn up a bit of time I would suggest going to Santa Monica, which is 30 minutes away and an interesting place to spend a few hours. Marina del Rey is nearer still.
Apr 3, 2018, 9:25 pm
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So Delta Terminal 2 lounge has showers (I've never used them since I live here) and has a good selection of food throughout the day, free beverages, and overall I enjoy having my membership there. $59 per person. Their Terminal 3 one does not have showers and very small (apparently renovations/expansion will be done by June 2018). You can then hop on the bus to the international terminal (VA check in is actually in terminal 2). That's probably the easiest and most quality bet.
https://www.delta.com/skyclub/purcha...ction?odp=true
The priority pass lounges are second rate. Korean has showers but isn't great in terms of poor food and beverage, and just getting run down over the years. I don't think Alaska has showers and more of a hike.
Doing a local hotel is likely most cost effective since there are 4 of you.
Also, heading to be beach and a nice meal certainly are easy options and better than the LAX area. (Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach are really near, Santa Monica also not too far off). This is your best option, though your shower likely would be at the beach rinse off area.
https://www.delta.com/skyclub/purcha...ction?odp=true
The priority pass lounges are second rate. Korean has showers but isn't great in terms of poor food and beverage, and just getting run down over the years. I don't think Alaska has showers and more of a hike.
Doing a local hotel is likely most cost effective since there are 4 of you.
Also, heading to be beach and a nice meal certainly are easy options and better than the LAX area. (Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach are really near, Santa Monica also not too far off). This is your best option, though your shower likely would be at the beach rinse off area.
Apr 30, 2018, 7:41 pm
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Late night paid entry lounge at TBIT?
Hi,
My GF and I would like to grab a shower at LAX before QF12 at 22:30. There don't seem to be many options - the KAL lounge is a priority pass member but doesn't open late enough and both the OW and *A lounges don't seem to have day pass options. Do we need to suck it up and head over to a domestic terminal (and is that even an option?)? We will fly economy and don't have status so paid is the only way to go.
My GF and I would like to grab a shower at LAX before QF12 at 22:30. There don't seem to be many options - the KAL lounge is a priority pass member but doesn't open late enough and both the OW and *A lounges don't seem to have day pass options. Do we need to suck it up and head over to a domestic terminal (and is that even an option?)? We will fly economy and don't have status so paid is the only way to go.
May 3, 2018, 8:58 am
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The other terminals in LAX aren't really domestic terminals as they would be in some other places, it's a bit more diffuse, but you do have access, TBIT is linked to airside to the other terminals, for example. That said, for an airport of its size and stature, LAX is trailing in options compared to other airports, so there is a huge amount of choice.
I'm merging this in with the main LAX thread since you will see that there is some overlap with previous queries and advice in this area.
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I'm merging this in with the main LAX thread since you will see that there is some overlap with previous queries and advice in this area.
CWS/ModLoungeForum
May 17, 2018, 12:34 am
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That bus doesn't even help; Southwest (T1) won't let you board to TBIT unless you have a connecting flight. I'm unsure if you were already in TBIT if they'd let you to T1 with a boarding pass.