BNE to LAX, LAX to Syd questions for new Virgin traveller
Jun 23, 2011, 6:02 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wellington, NZ
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BNE to LAX, LAX to Syd questions for new Virgin traveller
Hi, In the website it says that the PE seats have a foot rest, but the pictures don't seem to show it. As a short person - 5foot 1inch - having a footrest can make a big difference. Are there foot rests that come up?
Also, I have a 4 hour wait in LAX before my flight to Chicago (also on Virgin). Is there a lounge and can I as a PE get into it? I am willing to pay. I am assuming it will only take 1 or 2 hours to clear customs and get thru security on the domestic side (hopefully).
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
Also, I have a 4 hour wait in LAX before my flight to Chicago (also on Virgin). Is there a lounge and can I as a PE get into it? I am willing to pay. I am assuming it will only take 1 or 2 hours to clear customs and get thru security on the domestic side (hopefully).
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
Jun 24, 2011, 3:05 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Melbourne, Mostly
Programs: VA Plat, TK E, HH Dia, IHG Gold
Posts: 487
Hi, In the website it says that the PE seats have a foot rest, but the pictures don't seem to show it. As a short person - 5foot 1inch - having a footrest can make a big difference. Are there foot rests that come up?
Also, I have a 4 hour wait in LAX before my flight to Chicago (also on Virgin). Is there a lounge and can I as a PE get into it? I am willing to pay. I am assuming it will only take 1 or 2 hours to clear customs and get thru security on the domestic side (hopefully).
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
Also, I have a 4 hour wait in LAX before my flight to Chicago (also on Virgin). Is there a lounge and can I as a PE get into it? I am willing to pay. I am assuming it will only take 1 or 2 hours to clear customs and get thru security on the domestic side (hopefully).
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
Unfortunately there is not a lounge that you get into flying PE. If you are willing to pay, i'm not entirely sure. The only lounge that i am aware of in the Virgin America terminal at LAX is the Alaska Airlines boardroom. I am not sure whether they have casual access and if so under what circumstances it is available (eg. whether you need to be flying Alaska).
You might want to ask that question over in the Virgin America forum as they are the carrier operating that particular leg and their folks would have had a lot more experience with that particular question.
Jun 24, 2011, 3:31 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Also search the FT Trip Reports forum - I believe I saw a report on this lounge - the OP was not too impressed.
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Jun 24, 2011, 10:17 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MEL
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Posts: 417
Also, I have a 4 hour wait in LAX before my flight to Chicago (also on Virgin). Is there a lounge and can I as a PE get into it? I am willing to pay. I am assuming it will only take 1 or 2 hours to clear customs and get thru security on the domestic side (hopefully).
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
I am going in September if that makes any difference.
https://commerce.points.com/loungepasses
Before paying for access, I would confirm with AS that pre-paid access to their lounge at LAX is AOK if you're flying VX (I think it is, but not entirely sure).