LAX Terminal move
May 8, 2017, 10:36 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2001
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the AS-LAX lounge can get busy at times, but with AA out of T6 it should be a lot quieter. When AA was pushing Eagle out of there + their 4 gates it got pretty bad - to the point the only open seat was in the mens bathroom :P
May 8, 2017, 11:17 am
#32
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I'm not sure what that means. My PP Select membership includes unlimited free guests and my guests are normally family members with their own AS paid tickets.
May 8, 2017, 11:47 am
#33
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ALASKA LOUNGE
Los Angeles CA - LAX Intl (Terminal 6)
Effective 01MAY17, this lounge will not accept accompanying guests.
Los Angeles CA - LAX Intl (Terminal 6)
Effective 01MAY17, this lounge will not accept accompanying guests.
May 8, 2017, 5:41 pm
#35
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First I've seen that. Not a big deal as I generally avoid AS/VX connections through LAX, and will have even less incentive now for family travel. Their loss, not mine.
May 13, 2017, 10:48 am
#36
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
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LAX terminal changes have started. 15 airlines moving terminals. Largest airport move in history .
Please arrive early and expect some confusion.
VX will operate out of T-6 alongside AS.
The Loft officially closed.
Please arrive early and expect some confusion.
VX will operate out of T-6 alongside AS.
The Loft officially closed.
May 14, 2017, 9:18 pm
#37
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Flew out of LAX this morning. Took about 5-10 minutes for the customer rep to get me checked in. First virgin America gold flier she let in. Was with my wife & child-- they do not get free access, but apparently I have a few existing lounge passes that I could use for my wife-- and my young child got in free.
May 15, 2017, 12:29 am
#38
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
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The AS lounge at LAX is pretty pathetic. Spent less than a minute before my flight tonight despite having a couple hours. At least the Loft was fairly spacious and quiet. The AS lounge is very small
and crowded with not much of a reason to spend any time there. AMEX needs to open their Centurion lounge.
and crowded with not much of a reason to spend any time there. AMEX needs to open their Centurion lounge.
May 15, 2017, 11:17 am
#40
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 702
The AS lounge at LAX is pretty pathetic. Spent less than a minute before my flight tonight despite having a couple hours. At least the Loft was fairly spacious and quiet. The AS lounge is very small
and crowded with not much of a reason to spend any time there. AMEX needs to open their Centurion lounge.
and crowded with not much of a reason to spend any time there. AMEX needs to open their Centurion lounge.
May 15, 2017, 11:32 am
#41
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I flew VX LAX-HNL yesterday (Sun, 5/14) in the morning. Everything was well organised and orderly. T6 looks pretty decent though very crowded airside and kinda small (there is just not enough space for that number of people).
There was no priority for First class pax at security screening at all. Luckily the line was short and TSA checking area modern and very well conditioned. I was through within 10 min and wait wasn't painful at all.
I didn't use AS lounge. I had just about 40 min and heard terrible reviews about that lounge, so decided not to waste my time. Instead I went to a T7 United Club. The relaxed walk took 4 min. UA club is the first thing you see entering T7, so it's very very convenient for departures from T6. The club was gorgeous. I was blown away. I didn't expect anything like that from UA. What surprised me it wasn't uncomfortably crowded (9.35 am to 10.10 am). Of course there were a lot of people there. Still I could easily choose a seat from dozens chairs/entire tables available in any area of the lounge. The terrace was completely empty. Overall the lounge was a way less crowded and a way more pleasant space than DL T5 SkyClub, for the matter of comparison.
If I were AS/VX frequent flyer I would definitely buy United Club membership.
There was no priority for First class pax at security screening at all. Luckily the line was short and TSA checking area modern and very well conditioned. I was through within 10 min and wait wasn't painful at all.
I didn't use AS lounge. I had just about 40 min and heard terrible reviews about that lounge, so decided not to waste my time. Instead I went to a T7 United Club. The relaxed walk took 4 min. UA club is the first thing you see entering T7, so it's very very convenient for departures from T6. The club was gorgeous. I was blown away. I didn't expect anything like that from UA. What surprised me it wasn't uncomfortably crowded (9.35 am to 10.10 am). Of course there were a lot of people there. Still I could easily choose a seat from dozens chairs/entire tables available in any area of the lounge. The terrace was completely empty. Overall the lounge was a way less crowded and a way more pleasant space than DL T5 SkyClub, for the matter of comparison.
If I were AS/VX frequent flyer I would definitely buy United Club membership.
May 15, 2017, 11:51 am
#42
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I gather there was no hassle using the UC even though you were flying on VX?
I also have a UC membership but have never tried to use a UC when I was not flying *G. Alas this may be the best option if I have time to kill before an upcoming WN flight, though it is a bit of a trek from T1.
I also have a UC membership but have never tried to use a UC when I was not flying *G. Alas this may be the best option if I have time to kill before an upcoming WN flight, though it is a bit of a trek from T1.
May 15, 2017, 12:11 pm
#43
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Boraxo, I don't have UA club membership. I used a One-Day pass. Everything went smooth with no question asked. An agent just scanned a day pass and my VX bp.
From my experience with DL SkyClub membership you shouldn't have any problems accessing a club flying other airlines or even on arrival. Basically it's enough to show just your membership card and bp is not required. I assume UA has the similar policies for club members.
From my experience with DL SkyClub membership you shouldn't have any problems accessing a club flying other airlines or even on arrival. Basically it's enough to show just your membership card and bp is not required. I assume UA has the similar policies for club members.
May 15, 2017, 1:47 pm
#44
Join Date: Jun 1999
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"Effective August 18, 2016, all United Club customers, including members, are eligible to access United Club locations only when they have a flight arriving or departing on any airline the same day, and must show a boarding pass for entry."
May 15, 2017, 5:18 pm
#45
Join Date: Jun 2016
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I also flew VX out of T6 yesterday for the first time. Terminal itself is great with a lot of strong food/beverage options. However, I found the AS lounge itself lacking.
The facility itself is in good shape (way better condition than the VX lounge) but it just felt so dated. I totally understand they have an existing look and feel but, as a VX flier, it feels really old. However, customer service was great, as they're known for.
While I dug the pancake machine, I found the general food menu lacking; table cards with laminated picture menus which made me feel like I was in a diner. Not exactly a great look when there are better food options outside the lounge. I can only hope this improves with time.
The facility itself is in good shape (way better condition than the VX lounge) but it just felt so dated. I totally understand they have an existing look and feel but, as a VX flier, it feels really old. However, customer service was great, as they're known for.
While I dug the pancake machine, I found the general food menu lacking; table cards with laminated picture menus which made me feel like I was in a diner. Not exactly a great look when there are better food options outside the lounge. I can only hope this improves with time.