LAX Lounge Access
#1
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LAX Lounge Access
Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes...
I have a 15 year-old living with me, and she is travelling to Hawaii in First. I will get a gate pass so that I can make sure she gets to the correct gate, etc. I believe that she will have lounge access. Will they allow me to go in with her if I have Priority Pass?
Thanks!
I have a 15 year-old living with me, and she is travelling to Hawaii in First. I will get a gate pass so that I can make sure she gets to the correct gate, etc. I believe that she will have lounge access. Will they allow me to go in with her if I have Priority Pass?
Thanks!
#2
Join Date: Jun 2015
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AS lounge in LAX often denies Priority Pass due to capacity issues. Is she in paid first? If so, she automatically has access for herself. I just don't know the official policy on accompanied minors with regards to lounge access, if their guardian is allowed to enter. Common sense would indicate you should be allowed to escort her in if she's on Paid F, but common sense doesn't always prevail.
If the sign is out by the elevator saying no Priority Pass access, I wouldn't even mention it to the agents, won't help.
So far I haven't found anything online that covers this exact scenario, it's a bit unique.
If the sign is out by the elevator saying no Priority Pass access, I wouldn't even mention it to the agents, won't help.
So far I haven't found anything online that covers this exact scenario, it's a bit unique.
Last edited by nearlysober; Jan 29, 20 at 2:10 pm
#4
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I would chat with Lounge agent. Mention that since she is a minor , hoping they would allow you to accompany her this ONE time . You do not have boarding pass but have a PP if that might help this ONE time. They may make an exception this time. Always worth asking , very nicely.
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#8
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Cool, doesn't look like a massive expansion, which makes sense given the very recent remodel (says 3000 sq/ft which is big, but the documents seems to make it look like mostly hallway/reception sized layout).. but mostly focused on improving the elevator/lobby entrance situation. In addition to the new space, can probably reclaim some of the existing lobby space if they do that.
#9
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I was in LAX last night and it was half+ empty. But the sign was stationed at the bottom when I came and left, so it might just be a case of them not wanting to remove it. You may be able to talk your way in with a passenger in paid F and under the circumstances.
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I'd give it a 50/50 shot.
Now, as a minor in paid F, she should gain access I think- as they don't have self-serve beverages. They may ask for you to buy a lounge pass to gain entry, with an AS visa card it would be $25, or $50 without.
Slightly OT, but I was able to get into the LAX AL on Wednesday this week at 6 AM. Only stayed for 5 mins or so, but was nice to get a coffee and paper.
Now, as a minor in paid F, she should gain access I think- as they don't have self-serve beverages. They may ask for you to buy a lounge pass to gain entry, with an AS visa card it would be $25, or $50 without.
Slightly OT, but I was able to get into the LAX AL on Wednesday this week at 6 AM. Only stayed for 5 mins or so, but was nice to get a coffee and paper.
#11
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Just to close the loop on this one, We arrived at the elevator at around 10:00 am on Saturday. The sign was up indicating no Priority Pass access. We went up anyway and the woman at the desk said that it would no problem to let me in using my Priority Pass since I was accompanying a minor. So, we went in and spend a nice hour in this lounge. Note that I was (of course) extremely nice to the woman behind the counter, didn't demand anything, and listened to her directions.
Thanks for everyone's help!
Thanks for everyone's help!
#12
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Just to close the loop on this one, We arrived at the elevator at around 10:00 am on Saturday. The sign was up indicating no Priority Pass access. We went up anyway and the woman at the desk said that it would no problem to let me in using my Priority Pass since I was accompanying a minor. So, we went in and spend a nice hour in this lounge. Note that I was (of course) extremely nice to the woman behind the counter, didn't demand anything, and listened to her directions.
Thanks for everyone's help!
Thanks for everyone's help!
#13
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Just to close the loop on this one, We arrived at the elevator at around 10:00 am on Saturday. The sign was up indicating no Priority Pass access. We went up anyway and the woman at the desk said that it would no problem to let me in using my Priority Pass since I was accompanying a minor. So, we went in and spend a nice hour in this lounge. Note that I was (of course) extremely nice to the woman behind the counter, didn't demand anything, and listened to her directions.
Thanks for everyone's help!
Thanks for everyone's help!
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