Storing luggage items at Polaris lounge? (LAX)
Sep 30, 2023, 7:34 pm
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Storing luggage items at Polaris lounge? (LAX)
I have a ~2 hour layover at LAX and would like to venture out and treat myself to some In-N-Out Burger instead of the usual lounge fare 
Will be landing and departing at T7 (LAX), which is where the Polaris lounge is located. Will they let me leave some (cabin size) luggage items in the lounge so I don't have to shlep them back through security? I seem to remember reading something about storage lockers in that lounge.
If not, is there another short-term luggage storage option in the vicinity that you could recommend?
Thanks!
Will be landing and departing at T7 (LAX), which is where the Polaris lounge is located. Will they let me leave some (cabin size) luggage items in the lounge so I don't have to shlep them back through security? I seem to remember reading something about storage lockers in that lounge.If not, is there another short-term luggage storage option in the vicinity that you could recommend?
Thanks!
Sep 30, 2023, 7:40 pm
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In n Out is a mile out and back. If it's 2 hours landing to take off, that time is a bit short for a walk. Arrival is 7, but you'll clear at 6.
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Sep 30, 2023, 8:54 pm
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UCs and Polaris Lounges do not offer bag storage systemwide.
Consolidated "Luggage Storage at / near LAX" thread
No on-site luggage storage at LAX, some off-site services that will meet you at the bag carousel
Consolidated "Luggage Storage at / near LAX" thread
LAX no longer has electronic lockers or oversize item storage service...
No on-site luggage storage at LAX, some off-site services that will meet you at the bag carousel
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 30, 2023 at 9:08 pm
Sep 30, 2023, 9:44 pm
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What about if a friend picked up the In-N-Out and came to meet me outside the terminal - where would you suggest meeting?
Sep 30, 2023, 9:52 pm
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Sep 30, 2023, 10:13 pm
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It's definitely possible and very much doable, but yes (as someone had mentioned), if you have Polaris lounge access, just go there.
Sep 30, 2023, 10:21 pm
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You can leave your luggage at a seat in the lounge and leave the airport. Although it is unlikely to have your bags taken, I would not leave anything of high value in them. I travel alone and have often left my bags unattended in United clubs to get real food and never had a problem. Keep in mind everything is on camera so if something happened you at least have some evidence available.
To go to in n out you can easily walk depending on the weather and your physical fitness. Just study a map to find the walking paths from T7 to T 1.
To go to in n out you can easily walk depending on the weather and your physical fitness. Just study a map to find the walking paths from T7 to T 1.
Sep 30, 2023, 11:08 pm
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You can leave your luggage at a seat in the lounge and leave the airport. Although it is unlikely to have your bags taken, I would not leave anything of high value in them. I travel alone and have often left my bags unattended in United clubs to get real food and never had a problem. Keep in mind everything is on camera so if something happened you at least have some evidence available.
To go to in n out you can easily walk depending on the weather and your physical fitness. Just study a map to find the walking paths from T7 to T 1.
To go to in n out you can easily walk depending on the weather and your physical fitness. Just study a map to find the walking paths from T7 to T 1.
Oct 1, 2023, 12:47 am
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With the present traffic chaos at LAX you'd be far better off walking. But, considering how busy In N Out is most of the time, IMO I don't think 2 hours is enough.
Oct 1, 2023, 1:11 am
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You can leave your luggage at a seat in the lounge and leave the airport. Although it is unlikely to have your bags taken, I would not leave anything of high value in them. I travel alone and have often left my bags unattended in United clubs to get real food and never had a problem. Keep in mind everything is on camera so if something happened you at least have some evidence available.
Oct 1, 2023, 2:04 am
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I would have thought you’d want there to be no evidence. The minute you say “I deliberately left my bag unattended in an airport…” the response is not going to start with “oh how terrible how we can we help?”
Oct 1, 2023, 5:21 am
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You could get an Uber and do the drive-thru, as an alternative. It's still risky with two hours. I used to work nearby, and that location would take anywhere from 20-30 mins (or more) to get your food.
Oct 1, 2023, 6:01 am
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To the OP: would taking a later flight out of LAX be an option for you?