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.
LAX - Priority Pass and other options
Jun 3, 2019, 4:35 pm
#182
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, IHG Diamond Amb, Hilton Gold
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The breakfast spread includes:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Juice
- Soft drinks
- White wine
- Red wine
- Yogurt
- Cornflakes
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Potato Chips
- Danish
- English Muffins
- Muffins
Jun 7, 2019, 1:49 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
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While the VS Clubhouse during PP hours is minimally catered, it's unpopularity makes it appealing as it's uncrowded, quiet and relaxing. The SC is definitely overall a better lounge, but the CH can be likable if you're not hungry.
Jun 21, 2019, 6:31 pm
#186
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Location: check swarm
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F&B wise it's terrible; shrink wrapped muffins and very minimal spread. It seems like the VS kitchen is closed/locked and PP brings in a cooler and sets up a folding table with the sad offerings. I think they do have a toaster though. But as Oakshadow noted, the space is nice to just be in and it's a lot less crowded than the SkyClub. If you want some hot food and booze, go to the Sky Club.
Jun 22, 2019, 11:41 pm
#188
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
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I’m flying out of delta tomorrow and can hit up the Virgin club house. However I don’t have my physical card. Do they accept the digital card from the app?
Jun 23, 2019, 2:27 pm
#189
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
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Yes they do. A lounge dragon at a different lounge once told me they prefer the physical cards as for some reason it’s less work for them but they still accepted my PP card in Apple Wallet.
Jun 23, 2019, 7:54 pm
#190
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
I've gone through the wiki and the last few pages of this thread, but have some questions. regarding TBIT options.
We're going to get to TBIT on a layover around 12pm for the 3.30pm international flight, so have time to kill (do not want to go out of airport, however).
KAL Lounge:
- What's the chance that they'll deny PP holders at 1pm?
- Are they very strict with their 1pm and after policy, or do you think they might let you in a bit earlier?
- I understand that their food is terrible, but do they still have basic things like soda, decent coffee and nuts/chips?
PF Chang:
- Do they ever deny PP holders?
- I saw someone saying you usually have to wait for a table... what's the expected queue for weekday at 12.30-1pm, and do you have to physically stand in line or do you put down your name and they text you?
Thanks!
We're going to get to TBIT on a layover around 12pm for the 3.30pm international flight, so have time to kill (do not want to go out of airport, however).
KAL Lounge:
- What's the chance that they'll deny PP holders at 1pm?
- Are they very strict with their 1pm and after policy, or do you think they might let you in a bit earlier?
- I understand that their food is terrible, but do they still have basic things like soda, decent coffee and nuts/chips?
PF Chang:
- Do they ever deny PP holders?
- I saw someone saying you usually have to wait for a table... what's the expected queue for weekday at 12.30-1pm, and do you have to physically stand in line or do you put down your name and they text you?
Thanks!
Jun 27, 2019, 2:46 pm
#191
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
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I've gone through the wiki and the last few pages of this thread, but have some questions. regarding TBIT options.
We're going to get to TBIT on a layover around 12pm for the 3.30pm international flight, so have time to kill (do not want to go out of airport, however).
KAL Lounge:
- What's the chance that they'll deny PP holders at 1pm?
- Are they very strict with their 1pm and after policy, or do you think they might let you in a bit earlier?
- I understand that their food is terrible, but do they still have basic things like soda, decent coffee and nuts/chips?
PF Chang:
- Do they ever deny PP holders?
- I saw someone saying you usually have to wait for a table... what's the expected queue for weekday at 12.30-1pm, and do you have to physically stand in line or do you put down your name and they text you?
Thanks!
We're going to get to TBIT on a layover around 12pm for the 3.30pm international flight, so have time to kill (do not want to go out of airport, however).
KAL Lounge:
- What's the chance that they'll deny PP holders at 1pm?
- Are they very strict with their 1pm and after policy, or do you think they might let you in a bit earlier?
- I understand that their food is terrible, but do they still have basic things like soda, decent coffee and nuts/chips?
PF Chang:
- Do they ever deny PP holders?
- I saw someone saying you usually have to wait for a table... what's the expected queue for weekday at 12.30-1pm, and do you have to physically stand in line or do you put down your name and they text you?
Thanks!
There frequently is a wait at PF Chang’s, but I was able to sit at the less comfortable bar immediately and they will serve food there. For waiting, I think they call your name but I’m not sure about that. I’ve not known them to deny PP holders, but if you got your PP through AMEX, starting August 1st they will deny you as PP won’t be good at non-lounges starting on that date.
Jun 27, 2019, 8:33 pm
#192
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Posts: 3,559
There frequently is a wait at PF Chang’s, but I was able to sit at the less comfortable bar immediately and they will serve food there. For waiting, I think they call your name but I’m not sure about that. I’ve not known them to deny PP holders, but if you got your PP through AMEX, starting August 1st they will deny you as PP won’t be good at non-lounges starting on that date.
Jun 27, 2019, 8:42 pm
#193
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Jun 27, 2019, 11:12 pm
#194
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 76
I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post on, but I could use some advice. My family of 4 is traveling LAX-NRT on Singapore Air, business class, in September. This should mean we can use the Polaris Lounge in Terminal 7 as well as the Star Alliance Lounge in TBIT. We are actually flying in from the SF Bay Area on Southwest (long story short, LAX flight had better price for business class). We arrive at 10 am and it's a 3 pm flight (I didn't want to risk missing the flight since they're obviously 2 different tickets and SQ isn't obligated to help us if we miss our flight into LAX).
I think our plan should be to disembark from SWA in Terminal 1, walk over to Terminal 7, and check out the Polaris Lounge. Eat lunch in the dining room and enjoy the relatively less crowded lounge since it'll be the morning. Closer to departure time, maybe 1:30 pm, we walk over to TBIT and check out the Star Alliance Lounge just for fun (we rarely fly to LAX and I doubt we'll have another opportunity anytime soon to see it).
On our return flight, we don't get access to either Polaris or Star Alliance lounges since our flight home is domestic on SWA. We'll use our Priority Pass (via Chase Sapphire Reserve) to try to get into the Korean Air Lounge (which I know is far worse but still better than the general gate boarding area). We'll be arriving around 1 so I know we can enter KAL. I booked a 5 pm SWA flight back to the Bay. There's also a 3 pm flight, but I assumed we wouldn't have the energy for rushing onto a Southwest flight right off the long-haul. I figure we can leisurely make our way over to KAL, take a hot shower, change clothes, and get some snacks before we head to the final flight home. If the food is really atrocious, then perhaps we can stop by PF Chang's and pick up some food there before we go out.
Does that plan make sense? Any feedback or other suggestions?
I think our plan should be to disembark from SWA in Terminal 1, walk over to Terminal 7, and check out the Polaris Lounge. Eat lunch in the dining room and enjoy the relatively less crowded lounge since it'll be the morning. Closer to departure time, maybe 1:30 pm, we walk over to TBIT and check out the Star Alliance Lounge just for fun (we rarely fly to LAX and I doubt we'll have another opportunity anytime soon to see it).
On our return flight, we don't get access to either Polaris or Star Alliance lounges since our flight home is domestic on SWA. We'll use our Priority Pass (via Chase Sapphire Reserve) to try to get into the Korean Air Lounge (which I know is far worse but still better than the general gate boarding area). We'll be arriving around 1 so I know we can enter KAL. I booked a 5 pm SWA flight back to the Bay. There's also a 3 pm flight, but I assumed we wouldn't have the energy for rushing onto a Southwest flight right off the long-haul. I figure we can leisurely make our way over to KAL, take a hot shower, change clothes, and get some snacks before we head to the final flight home. If the food is really atrocious, then perhaps we can stop by PF Chang's and pick up some food there before we go out.
Does that plan make sense? Any feedback or other suggestions?
Jun 28, 2019, 12:24 am
#195
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BUR
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On our return flight, we don't get access to either Polaris or Star Alliance lounges since our flight home is domestic on SWA. We'll use our Priority Pass (via Chase Sapphire Reserve) to try to get into the Korean Air Lounge (which I know is far worse but still better than the general gate boarding area). We'll be arriving around 1 so I know we can enter KAL. I booked a 5 pm SWA flight back to the Bay. There's also a 3 pm flight, but I assumed we wouldn't have the energy for rushing onto a Southwest flight right off the long-haul. I figure we can leisurely make our way over to KAL, take a hot shower, change clothes, and get some snacks before we head to the final flight home. If the food is really atrocious, then perhaps we can stop by PF Chang's and pick up some food there before we go out.
Does that plan make sense? Any feedback or other suggestions?
Does that plan make sense? Any feedback or other suggestions?