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Full List of Airport Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport [LAX]
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Key Takeaways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has over 20 lounges that offer premium amenities like showers and gourmet food.
Lounges generally provide comfortable seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a variety of refreshments, making the wait for flights more enjoyable and productive for travelers.
Many lounges can be accessed through day passes. Priority Pass holders can access Be Relax Spa and Gameway.
With service to nearly 90 international destinations, it’s no wonder that LAX has over 20 lounges within the terminals. These include domestic and international carriers (such as Delta and United) and major international carriers (like Qantas and Emirates).
Access includes authorized users but excludes guests.
Annual card fee: $795 and $195 for each authorized user
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge House Rules
Access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is generally for departing passengers only. The only exception is for Aeroplan Super Elite 100K, Elite 75K, and Elite 50K members, who may access a lounge on arrival from a domestic flight.
A same-day boarding card must be displayed at reception.
Mobile phones must not be used in the lounge’s cell-free zones.
Valid traveling with Alaska Airlines, Oneworld member airline or global partners
Alaska Airlines first class passengers
Passengers traveling with a paid first class ticket or a first class award ticket may access the lounge before their flight when flying on itineraries that include a segment that is over 2,000 miles.
Upgraded first class tickets (U class) operated by Alaska Airlines are not eligible for complimentary lounge access.
Valid flying first class with Alaska Airlines on flights operated by Alaska Airlines where 1 flight has a distance of at least 2,000 miles on the day of travel
Valid for Club 49 members on first class tickets on flights operated by Alaska Airlines to, through, or from Alaska, regardless of flight distance on the day of their flight
Upgraded guests, whether complimentary, paid, or using miles, can purchase a single-entry lounge pass for $30, subject to availability.
American Admirals Club Member Access
Admirals Club members may bring immediate family (partner and children under 21) or up to 2 friends at no extra charge.
Complimentary access when departing or arriving on flights marketed and operated by American or Alaska Airlines
Admirals Club members must present current physical or digital Admirals Club membership card.
Complimentary access for all Concierge Key Members who present current physical or digital card
Complimentary access for all Airpass Members who present physical or digital card
Complimentary access for all Citi Executive primary cardholders who present physical card (authorized users not included)
Emerald and Sapphire members may invite 1 guest to join them in the lounge.
If you’ve earned Emerald or Sapphire through an airline other than American or Alaska, you are not required to have an international itinerary.
All guests must include their eligible frequent flyer number on their reservation prior to check-in to access the lounge.
Oneworld frequent flyer membership cards do not grant access to the lounge, and the frequent flyer number on the reservation determines eligibility.
Valid traveling on a Oneworld member airline to a destination outside of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico
American Airlines Emerald and Sapphire may access the Alaska Lounge when traveling on a Oneworld member airline to a destination outside of the US, Canada, Mexico (excluding Mexico City), or the Caribbean.
Paid or award business class ticket on Oneworld member airlines or on on select American Airlines transcontinental routes with Oneworld qualifying access
Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass.
Valid for Oneworld flyers traveling on a paid business class or a business class award ticket on a Oneworld member airline with at least one international leg greater than 5 hours in length. The business class ticket must be on the international segment
Valid for AA flyers when traveling on a paid first class or a first class award ticket on flights operated by American Airlines on JFK–LAX and LAX–JFK routes
Active-duty military
Military traveling on orders may access the lounge for free 3 hours before departing on a flight.
Valid traveling with Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines House Rules
Infants under 2 may accompany the eligible passenger into the lounge for free.
Members bringing more than 2 guests may purchase guest passes for a reduced rate of $30.
Guests are requested to use headphones when using their personal devices.
Food and drink may not be brought into or removed from the lounge.
Admirals Club members have unlimited access to any Admirals Club, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
AAdvantage Status
Fee
AAdvantage
$850 (85,000 miles)
AAdvantage Gold
$825 (82,500 miles)
AAdvantage Platinum
$800 (80,000 miles)
AAdvantage Platinum Pro
$775 (77,500 miles)
AAdvantage Executive Platinum
$750 (75,000 miles)
Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American (please refer to admittance section).
Eligible first and business passengers
First and business passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight
Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with this credit card
The cardmember receives unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
$595 (annually)
Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline.
Military
Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
Must be an American Airlines-operated flight
American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by American, any Oneworld airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members, who may continue to access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
Guests may have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g. AAdvantage membership card or number) and same-day boarding card. Entry may be denied if the appropriate identification and credentials are not presented, and cards may be confiscated if used by anyone but the member.
Dress and conduct must be in line with a professional environment.
Headphones must be worn when using a personal device.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Stephen Au
Location: Terminal 4, near gate 40 Opening Hours: Daily: 4:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Facilities
Business center with PCs and printer
Quiet room and day beds with charging ports
Self-serve cocktail bar and premium wine station
Self-serve food station, including a grilled cheese bar
Showers with towels and amenities
Wi-Fi
American Airlines Flagship First Dining
American Airlines Flagship Dining at Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Stephen Au
Flagship First Dining is an exclusive dining experience where passengers can enjoy premium à la carte dining accompanied by Krug Champagne. This space is temporarily closed.
Passengers who qualify are those traveling in Flagship First or Flagship Business Plus Class internationally between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and South America, and transcontinental passengers between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK), New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA) (A321T aircraft only) or Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS) (A321T aircraft only), or Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA) (Boeing 777-300 aircraft).
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Access
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Access Type
Details
Fees and Policies
Eligible first or business passengers on qualifying international, transcontinental or domestic flights
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
International first class passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Qualifying flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, or South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)
Qualifying transcontinental passengers are between
Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK)
San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK)
New York (JFK) and Orange County (SNA)
Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS)
Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA)
Qualifying domestic flights are between
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL)
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Kona (KOA)
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Maui (OGG)
Chicago (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL)
Charlotte (CLT) and Honolulu (HNL)
Eligible AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum and Mielage Plan (MVP Gold 100K, MVP Gold 75K, and MVP Gold)
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card when departing or connecting on eligible international flights
Passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Qualifying flights are between the U.S. and Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, or South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
Passengers may bring up to 2 guests or their immediate family (including children under 18)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card when departing or connecting to a flight
Passengers may bring 1 guest (guests are classed as over 2 years)
Valid for flights marketed and operated by American or a Oneworld partner airline
Single Visit Pass
No guest
$150
Passengers must hold a same-day boarding pass for American Airlines or marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline.
The departure or arrival flight must be on the same day (or before 6 a.m. the following day).
American Airlines Flagship Lounge House Rules
A same-day ticket must be on the same day of travel or before 6 a.m. the following day.
AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum customers traveling solely on North American itineraries (unless on an eligible transcontinental route) do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access.
Hot Tip: Read about our experience in the Flagship Lounge at LAX, including Flagship First Dining.
Be Relax Spa
Image Credit: Be Relax
Location: Terminal 1, near gate 12 after security and Tom Bradley International Terminal near gate 154 Opening Hours: Terminal 1: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tom Bradley International Terminal: Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Access Type
Details
Fees and Policies
Priority Pass
Passengers may access the lounge 1 time with a same-day boarding pass
Cardholders can’t register guests
N/A
Priority Pass members can choose 1 of the following complimentary treatments:
Be Back 30-minute lounger massage
Be Back 15-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Be Feet 10-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Polish change plus hand massage
Other services are available to Priority Pass members and the general public at à la carte rates.
Centurion Lounge
Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Ryan Smith
Location: Terminal B, on the left after security Opening Hours: Daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
Cardmembers may enter with up to 2 complimentary guests if they have spent $75,000 in eligible purchases in a calendar year, otherwise, a guest day pass can be purchased for $50 per adult or $30 per child between the ages of 2 and 17
Executive members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests
$1,495 (annually) (effective January 1, 2023) | 149,500 miles
Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
Individual membership
Individual members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 (effective February 2, 2023) per person
$695 (annually) (effective January 1, 2023) | 69,500 miles
Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
Medallion members can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel and may bring 1 guest
Passengers can access the lounge when flying Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight)
Guest must also be travelling in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or an equivantent cabin on a Delta partner flight)
Medallion members traveling in First Class (or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) to Mexico, Canada, and Central America may access the lounge with one guest (also traveling in First Class or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight)
Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel with 1 guest
Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international flight (includes same-day travel on a Delta domestic flight connecting to an international Delta or any other SkyTeam partner flight
Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel
Flying Delta, Delta Onepassengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight
Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey
Delta Reserve card
15 visits per year to a Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta the same day) with the ability to unlock unlimited visits by spending $75,000 in a calendar year, and each year thereafter
Cardmembers receive 4 free guest passes per year
Members can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family at a per-visit rate of $50 per person
Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet
Centurion Card Members
Initiation fee: $10,000
Annual membership fee: $5,000
Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-operated or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet.
LATAM Business Class Passengers
Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club.
No guests permitted.
LATAM business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or LATAM. No guests are permitted.
LATAM Black Signature, Black, or Platinum LATAM Pass Member
Members may access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.
These members may access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass in any class of service or in conjunction with a same-day connecting international flight operated by Delta or LATAM.
WestJet Business Class Passengers
Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club.
No guests are permitted.
WestJet business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or WestJet. No guests are permitted.
WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members
Members may access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.
WestJet Gold and Platinum members can access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for a transborder flight between the U.S. and Canada operated by WestJet or Delta. One guest is permitted and must stay with the member for the entire stay.
Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.
Delta Sky Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Delta Lifetime Members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
Guests may have access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
Departing or arriving on a same-day ticket in Delta first class
May bring immediate family or up to 2 companion guests for $100 per person
Companions must be flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight
International SkyTeam business class passengers
Same-day departing or connecting flights operated by the following Delta partners in their respective first and business class cabins specified
Air France La Premiere and business class (long-haul)
LATAM premium business class
KLM business class
Korean Air first class and Prestige class
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class
Delta One Lounge House Rules
Individuals must be at least 18 years old to access the Delta One Lounge if not accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult.
Any eligible passenger must have a boarding pass for a qualifying flight to access the secure area for admittance — gate passes will not be issued for entry.
Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 21 years of age, alcohol may not be brought into the Delta One Lounge, and no food or beverage can be taken out of the lounge.
Emirates Lounge
Emirates Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Emirates
Location: Terminal B, level 6, New Great Hall Opening Hours: Winter: Daily from 11:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.; Summer: Daily from 12:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Emirates Lounge Facilities
Business center with printers
Full bar service, including premium wines, spirits, and Champagne
Gameway Terminal 6 Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: Gameway
Los Angeles International Airport has 2 Gameway locations:
Terminal 3 near gate 30B: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Terminal 6, near gate 65B: Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gameway Facilities
43-inch flat-screen 4K television
Bottle of water and 2 snacks
Charging station
Leather seating
Noise-canceling headphones
Use of a game station for 2 hours
Gameway Access
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Access Type
Details
Fees and Policies
Day Pass
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card before a departing flight
Passengers can be traveling in any cabin
Passengers can be accompanied by eligible traveling companions
Passengers can access the lounge 4 hours prior to the flight
30 minutes: $17.99
60 minutes: $29.99
Unlimited: $45.99
Priority Pass
Members have access to
a 60-minute stay at 1 game station, including 1 complimentary non-alcoholic drink and 1 free snack OR
a 60-minute stay at 1 games station and 1 alcoholic drink
Priority Pass membership fee:
Standard: $99
Standard Plus: $329
Prestige: $469
Subsequent hours can be purchased with a 10% discount
Los Angeles International Lounge
Los Angeles International Lounge. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Terminal B, level 6 lounges Opening Hours: Daily: 6 a.m. to the last departure
Los Angeles International Lounge Facilities
Coffee machine, wine, beer, and spirits
Newspapers and magazines
Self-serve snacks and sandwiches
TVs
Wi-Fi
LA International Lounge Access
Business or first class passengers are permitted access to the lounge when flying on a same-day boarding. Entry is valid when flying with Air Tahiti Nui, EL AL, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and Philippine Airlines.
Los Angeles International Business Lounge (Operated by Qantas)
If you get a complimentary lounge Invitation, you must link your pass to your flight at least 24 hours before departure. Log in to the complimentary invitations portal, click the link, and follow the prompts.
To access the lounge, present the confirmation email you get along with your boarding pass. You can access the lounge from check-in for your flight until boarding.
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Los Angeles Airport. Image Credit: Ryan Smith
Location: Terminal B, level 5, after security Opening Hours: Daily: 6.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Facilities
Business center with PCs
Charging stations
Children’s area
Fully-stocked bar
Hot and cold food buffet
Newspapers and magazines
Showers with amenities
Wi-Fi
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge Access
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Access Type
Details
Fees and Policies
Business and first class passengers
Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for departing or connecting international flights over 5 hours
First class passengers may be accompanied by 1 guest (infants under 2 are admitted free of charge, and children over 2 years are considered a guest)
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, a Oneworld airline, or Jetstar Business Max fares
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Oneworld, Jetstar, or China Eastern
Qantas Frequent Flyer purchased access
Selected members may be invited by email and have the opportunity to purchase access to the lounge using cash or Qantas Points
Access requires a same-day boarding card
Fee undisclosed
Valid on Qantas-operated flights
Qantas Club member, Qantas Club Annual Guest Card
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
Emirates Skywards Gold and Platinum
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Emirates
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire frequent flyers
Members may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card for a departing flight
Members can be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for a flight operated and marketed by a Oneworld airline (list as above)
Oneworld Los Angeles Business Lounge House Rules
American Airlines and Qantas paid entry allowance is not permitted for Oneworld lounges.
Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members are not permitted in the lounge when flying solely within North America or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Passengers must be traveling on a flight marketed and operated by a Oneworld member airline.
United Club Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Terminal 7, near gate 71A Opening Hours: Daily: 4:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
United Club Facilities
Breakfast and afternoon snacks
Conference rooms
Drinks including beer, wine, and spirits
Newspapers and magazines
Outdoor patio
Personal travel assistant
Wi-Fi
United Club Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
United Club membership
Members have access (when arriving or departing) to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card. An Individual membership does not include guests unless you have an eligible United credit card.
All Access membership includes up to 2 adult guests or 1 adult and children under 18.
Individual membership — Premier 1K, Premier Platinum, Regular member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $750 (94,000 miles) annual fee
All Access membership, Premier 1K: $1,200 (150,000 miles) annual fee
All Access membership, Premier Platinum: $1,300 (163,000 miles) annual fee
All Access membership, Regular member, Premier Gold, Premier Silver: $1,400 (175,000 miles) annual fee
Passengers must have a valid boarding card for a flight departing within 24 hours
Passengers must also be dressed in uniform, be on leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers
Can invite family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight.
Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight
Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)
Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass
Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest
Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport
United Club House Rules
A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
United Club members can be accompanied by 1 spouse and child under 21 or up to 2 guests.
Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2, free of charge.
Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.
United Polaris Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: United Airlines
Location: Terminal 7, near gate 73 Opening Hours: Daily: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
United Polaris Lounge Facilities
À la carte dining
Breakfast juice bar
Business services with printers and copiers
Fully-stocked bar including beer, wine, spirits, and barista coffee
Newspapers and magazines
Phone rooms
Quiet suites
Self-serve buffet with hot and cold options
Shower suites with amenities
United Polaris Lounge Access
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Details
Fees and Policies
United Polaris business class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card, departing for a flight or connecting
Valid for international flights on a United-operated flight
Star Alliance international first class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight
Passengers may be accompanied by 1 guest
Valid for international flights on a Star Alliance-operated flight
Star Alliance international business class
Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport for an international flight
United Polaris House Rules
United Polaris is available on trans-Pacific or trans-Atlantic flights and on flights from the U.S. to Buenos Aires, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Santiago.
Passengers flying on discounted industry fares or staff travel tickets are not permitted in the lounge.
For Star Alliance admittance, long-haul international routes are classed as the U.S. to Asia, Australia, Europe, and select South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru).
USO Lounge Los Angeles International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy
Location: Center Way, LAX Theme Building, ground floor Opening Hours: Sunday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
USO Lounge Facilities
3 private family rooms
Canteen snack bar
Charging stations
Baggage storage
Dining room
Family room with children’s play area
Gaming lounge
Nap room
Outdoor pavilion
Private rooms for telephone calls
Showers
TV lounge and movie theater
USO Lounge Access
Active-duty military and their families are permitted in the lounge with appropriate military identification, along with military retirees that meet the lounge admission requirements.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
The Ruby Room inside Virgin’s Clubhouse. Image Credit: Ryan Smith
Location: Terminal B Opening Hours: 11:30 a.m. until Virgin’s last daily departure (typically 11:30 p.m.)
Delta SkyMiles Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion
Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card
Passengers may bring a guest if they are traveling on the same day with Virgin or Delta
Valid when flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight
Guests may accompany the eligible passenger if traveling on a flight with Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM, or Virgin Atlantic
Delta One passengers
Passengers may access the clubhouse with a same-day boarding card, but they can’t bring guests
Must be traveling internationally
Virgin Australia Velocity Gold, Platinum and The Club members
Air New Zealand Airpoints Gold or Elite members
SkyTeam Elite Plus members
Access is available when traveling with Virgin Atlantic
SkyTeam Elite Plus members also have access when traveling with Delta
Members can bring a guest who is traveling on a SkyTeam airline
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse House Rules
Guests must be traveling on an eligible flight (discussed above) but don’t need to be on the same flight as you.
Access is available up to 3 hours before departure.
Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access
Lounges for most of the major international carriers are located in the International Terminal B. If you’re connecting from a domestic flight arriving at Terminals 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, then you will be able to remain within the secure area to connect to the International Terminal.
Terminals 1 and 3 are connected to the International Terminal via the new Delta Sky Way, so you can now walk inside the secure area without re-clearing security. Alternatively, you also have the option to ride the airside shuttle bus that connects the International Terminal to Terminals 2 and 3. Both of these options are available to passengers that are not required to collect checked luggage in between flight connections.
Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are connected via airside walkways, so passengers can freely move between them to utilize available lounges.
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Pros
The best airport lounge access out of any card (by far) — enjoy access to over 1,400 worldwide lounges, including the luxurious Amex Centurion Lounges,Priority Pass lounges (enrollment required), Plaza Premium Lounges, and many more!
5x points per dollar spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or with AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per year)
5x points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels booked with AmexTravel.com
You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®.
$200 Hotel Credit: Get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel using your Platinum Card®. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
$240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment required.
Enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection, with over $500 of annual value if you visit Centurion Lounges and each of our partner lounges including Delta Sky Club® lounges when flying an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations) , select Lufthansa lounges when flying Lufthansa, Plaza Premium lounges and Escape Lounges, and enroll in Priority Pass Select. See terms.
A Walmart+ membership can get you free shipping with no order minimum on eligible items shipped by Walmart. Use your Platinum Card® to pay for a monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) and receive one statement credit for up to $12.95 (plus applicable taxes. Plus Ups not eligible) each month. Free Shipping excludes most Marketplace items, freight & certain location surcharges. Paramount+ Essential plan only, separate registration required.
$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card® Account. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.
$200 Uber Cash: Platinum Card® Members can ride or dine in style with $15 in Uber Cash each month, plus a bonus $20 in December after adding their Card to their Uber account. Use your Uber Cash on rides and orders in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
$199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: CLEAR® Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ airports nationwide. Receive up to $199 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for your CLEAR Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with the Platinum Card®.
Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck® (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Platinum Card®. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
Shop Saks with Platinum: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases in Saks Fifth Avenue stores or at saks.com on your Platinum Card®. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
Use Global Dining Access by Resy to access premium dining experiences. Receive Priority Notify and unlock insider access to some of the world's most sought-after restaurants with Global Dining Access by Resy. Download the Resy iOS app or log into Resy.com and add your Platinum Card® to your Resy profile to take advantage of your special benefits and discover restaurants near you.
If you’re a business owner, perhaps the Amex Business Platinum card might be more suited to your needs. The Amex Business Platinum card shares many of the benefits of the personal Amex Platinum card, with added protections for business owners and business-centric benefits, like Dell statement credits or 1.5x for eligible purchases on your card made at U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers, at U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and at U.S. shipping providers as well as on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more everywhere else (up to $2 million in purchases per calendar year).
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This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!
This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!
Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Plus, earn a $500 statement credit after you spend $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel with your Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership. You can earn one or both of these offers. Offer ends 6/30/25.
150,000 points + $500 statement credit
Up to $3,800
$695
18.49% - 27.49% Variable
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
When you factor in the large number of perks that the card offers like the best airport lounge access at over 1,400 lounges, along with tons of annual credits, it’s easy to see why this card can is a top option for frequent traveling business owners.
Pros & Cons
Pros
5x Membership Rewards points per $1 on flights, prepaid hotels, and short-term rentals and prepaid flight and hotel packages booked through Amex Travel
Access to over 1,400 worldwide airport lounges as part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection (as of 10/2024).
Get 50% more Membership Rewards points (1.5 points per $1) on eligible purchases in key business categories, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more (on up to $2 million per calendar year)
Limited Time Travel Offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Plus, earn a $500 statement credit after you spend $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel with your Business Platinum Card® within the first 3 months of Card Membership. You can earn one or both of these offers. Offer ends 6/30/25.
The American Express Global Lounge Collection® can provide an escape at the airport. With complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries and counting, you have more airport lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market as of 10/2024.
Unlock over $1,000 in statement credits on select purchases, including tech, recruiting and wireless in the first year of membership with the Business Platinum Card®. Enrollment required.
Fly like a pro with a $200 Airline Fee Credit. Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
NEW! Make the Business Platinum Card® work even harder for you. Hilton For Business members get up to $200 back per calendar year when you make an eligible purchase at Hilton properties across the globe. Benefit enrollment required.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points for flights, prepaid hotels, and short-term rentals and prepaid flight + hotel packages booked at AmexTravel.com. 1X points on other eligible purchases.
Earn 1.5X points (that’s an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchase at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more, on up to $2 million per Card Account per calendar year. Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus.
$199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: Use your card and get up to $199 in statement credits per calendar year on your CLEAR® Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal) when you use the Business Platinum Card®.
Prefer a card that earns Chase Ultimate Reward points and is a bit more well-rounded when it comes to point-earning? Then the Chase Sapphire Reserve card would be a perfect option. The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers perks like 4x point on flights and hotels, and 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card does not offer access to nearly as many lounge programs as the Amex Platinum card, but it still gets you into all Priority Pass lounges.
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A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.
A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.
Earn 100,000 bonus points + $500 Chase Travel promo credit after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Get more than $2,700 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.
100,000 points + $500 Chase Travel credit
$2,000
$795
20.24% - 28.74% Variable
Upgraded Points credit ranges are a variation of FICO®Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit cardapplication.
Excellent
Why We Like This Card
If you’re looking for an all-around excellent travel rewards card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the best options.
The card combines elite travel benefits and perks like worldwide airport lounge access, with excellent point earning and redemption options. Plus, it offers top-notch travel insurance protections to cover you at home or on the road.
Don’t forget the more than $2,000 in annual credits, which can offset the annual fee!
Earn 100,000 bonus points + $500 Chase Travel℠ promo credit after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Get more than $2,700 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel℠, including The Edit℠ and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases
$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.
Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests. Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck® every 4 years
Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.
Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.
Get complimentary Apple TV+, the exclusive streaming home of Apple Originals. Plus Apple Music - all the music you love, across all your devices. Subscriptions run through 6/22/27 - a value of $250 annually
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