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
Jan 11, 2018, 1:18 pm
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LAX - Priority Pass and other options
Was flying to KOA via LAX (on UA) and had a layover. Although my friend had arrived from YYZ (via ORD) because her first leg (YYZ-ORD) was not FC she could not get admitted to the UA club lounge. (The longer ORD-LAX leg was FC).
So I used my Priority Pass card (obtained via AMEX Platinum) to gain access to the ASK lounge in Terminal 6 (closest to Terminal 7).
Great lounge for a quick cup of coffee, charge my phone and use the facilities, then nice walk back to Terminal 7, keeps the blood circulating.
Will use the AS lounge for the return flight as well.
So I used my Priority Pass card (obtained via AMEX Platinum) to gain access to the ASK lounge in Terminal 6 (closest to Terminal 7).
Great lounge for a quick cup of coffee, charge my phone and use the facilities, then nice walk back to Terminal 7, keeps the blood circulating.
Will use the AS lounge for the return flight as well.
Last edited by Aussienarelle; Jan 13, 2018 at 9:54 am Reason: Fiz the code for Alaska Airlines
Jan 12, 2018, 2:23 am
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The KAL lounge in TBIT, though a nice space is really lackluster, chips and salsa, a cold pasta salad, and some other basics, poor wine/self service bar. It's pathetic especially since it's Koreans big hub and has many international flights. I'd avoid it. Alaska is a decent lounge that I enjoyed going to when Delta was in T5 and had access with PP or previously with Delta Sky Club membership.
There is a T2 Virgin Atlantic lounge available only in the mornings. Has limited food and beverage offerings unlike when it's closed only to VS pax in the afternoon and evenings which has full bar and table made to order food options.
Given how big the LAX airport is, PP should really get more options that is accessible to each terminal (T1-3 are not connected without a bus)
There is a T2 Virgin Atlantic lounge available only in the mornings. Has limited food and beverage offerings unlike when it's closed only to VS pax in the afternoon and evenings which has full bar and table made to order food options.
Given how big the LAX airport is, PP should really get more options that is accessible to each terminal (T1-3 are not connected without a bus)
Jan 12, 2018, 7:30 pm
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I am arriving at LAX at 1230am and my departing flight doesn't leave until 1030am. I have priority pass and I am also star alliance gold. Traveling on United to Guam - so domestic. I need to take a shower during my connection. Is there any priority lounge that has showers open at that time or should I just get a hotel? Would I be able to get into the star alliance lounge? It's going to be a long night :/
Jan 13, 2018, 10:02 am
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I am arriving at LAX at 1230am and my departing flight doesn't leave until 1030am. I have priority pass and I am also star alliance gold. Traveling on United to Guam - so domestic. I need to take a shower during my connection. Is there any priority lounge that has showers open at that time or should I just get a hotel? Would I be able to get into the star alliance lounge? It's going to be a long night :/
Priority Pass: I believe the KAL lounge is the only one with a shower but it does not open until 12 noon.
United: as you are on a domestic flight you will be unable to use the UC lounge unless you pay the one day fee and they do not have a shower.
Star Alliance: I do not believe you are able to gain access unless you are on an international flight, but they do have showers.
A hotel room may be the best option and you would also be able to get some sleep. Many hotels near LAX.
Jan 15, 2018, 12:54 am
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Yeah, with that kind of layover, I'd get a hotel room nearby.
Alaska lounge in T6 certainly doesn't have a shower, nor the Virgin Atlantic one in T2.
Check the KAL lounge hours in TBIT (you can walk from the T7/8 where United is airside there in about 15 minutes). I feel like they are open in the mornings and do have showers.
Alaska lounge in T6 certainly doesn't have a shower, nor the Virgin Atlantic one in T2.
Check the KAL lounge hours in TBIT (you can walk from the T7/8 where United is airside there in about 15 minutes). I feel like they are open in the mornings and do have showers.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:13 am
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Yeah, with that kind of layover, I'd get a hotel room nearby.
Alaska lounge in T6 certainly doesn't have a shower, nor the Virgin Atlantic one in T2.
Check the KAL lounge hours in TBIT (you can walk from the T7/8 where United is airside there in about 15 minutes). I feel like they are open in the mornings and do have showers.
Alaska lounge in T6 certainly doesn't have a shower, nor the Virgin Atlantic one in T2.
Check the KAL lounge hours in TBIT (you can walk from the T7/8 where United is airside there in about 15 minutes). I feel like they are open in the mornings and do have showers.
Thus, I also vote for an airport hotel. Even if you had access to the *A international lounge in TBIT, one of my favorite airport lounges out there, 10 hours is a loooong time.
Jan 19, 2018, 7:36 pm
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I've thankfully mostly avoided LAX for the past several years, and I have never been in terminal 5. But I have a trip departing from there in a few days, and I'm trying to figure out if there are any lounges I can reasonably access airside with Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, or United Club membership. I know there's the Admiral's Club in T5, but I unfortunately got rid of my Citi AAdvantage Executive card a couple of years ago, so I don't have access (and I'm not sure I care enough to pay for a day pass for both my wife and myself).
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Jan 19, 2018, 8:04 pm
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I've thankfully mostly avoided LAX for the past several years, and I have never been in terminal 5. But I have a trip departing from there in a few days, and I'm trying to figure out if there are any lounges I can reasonably access airside with Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, or United Club membership. I know there's the Admiral's Club in T5, but I unfortunately got rid of my Citi AAdvantage Executive card a couple of years ago, so I don't have access (and I'm not sure I care enough to pay for a day pass for both my wife and myself).
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Jan 20, 2018, 11:00 am
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Agree completely. Doesn't AF /KAL care about how bad this is?
Jan 24, 2018, 4:36 am
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Jan 24, 2018, 10:10 am
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They're both rather conveniently located if you're using the inter-terminal connectors, the Alaska Lounge being right at the top of the escalator from the walkway to T5, and the United Club is right next to the walkway from T6.
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Jan 26, 2018, 12:28 am
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The Alaska Lounge in T6 is basic but decent. Best parts are the Bloody Mary's and draft beer selection. Unfortunately Bailey's is premium. The food options are limited (better than the old school NW/DL lounges) in that there's a pancake machine in the morning, some soup and basic salad for lunch and dinner. Some fresh fruit and newspapers.
Jan 30, 2018, 5:44 pm
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Jan 30, 2018, 7:29 pm
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Jan 31, 2018, 11:10 am
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Just to follow up from my inquriy earlier in the thread, we did end up just eating and hanging out at a restaurant in the terminal rather than schlepping to any of the lounges from T5. I didn't have a good feel for how long the walk would take, and I was worried that we'd end up gettin over there, sitting for 10 minutes, and then having to head back. Which is definitely not worth it...