Background:
I tried to get in the LAX Alaska Lounge at 9:30 am on a Thursday and the sign was out saying it was full for Priority Pass Select holders. I have Priority Pass Select from my Hilton AMEX Aspire Card, so I get access to this lounge and get to bring 2 guests.
Darn it.
After constantly checking every 15 minutes or so, and munching on a burger from the Habit, I went back at 10:35 and the sign was gone! Woooo! A quick swipe of my card at the front desk and my parents and I were in!
Is the LAX Alaska Lounge Really Small?
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- Lobby
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- Bar
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- Main Seating Area
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- Computer Area
The food selection screamed domestic lounge, and I guess I’m spoiled as my last flight gave me access to the new American Airlines Flagship Lounge at LAX.
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- Drinks
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- Coffee
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- Pastries
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- Make your own pancakes!
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- Enjoying my mini breakfast and view!
I snatched a nice seat at the windows which had a great view of the runway! There were a lot of Virgin America planes which was a nice treat. I really will miss them!
When I left the lounge at 11:20 am, the “full house” sign was back. I’m super happy I got in! I really think Priority Pass needs to add another lounge, because the KAL lounge at Tom Bradley doesn’t open until 12PM (and it’s a decent walk from Terminal 6). And the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is at Terminal 2, and you can’t get from T6 to T2 post security.
While I won’t make it a priority to visit this lounge on my LAX travels, it was nice to grab a quick bite! 🙂
Have you been to the LAX Alaska Lounge? What did you think?
Cheers,
theresorttraveler
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I’ve only been successful one time. The last four times there was a sign outside, and I even went upstairs to double check. I’m beginning to think this is all a scam. They say they take priority pass but open such a small window of opportunity that most people can’t access it. They may as well put a sign up that says party pass excepted only between 10 and 10:35 AM.
This was actually my first lounge experience a few years ago. I had missed a flight so I hung out there for several hours waiting for the next flight. That day it was not overcrowded and the computer space was a lifesaver. I didn’t realize it was a smaller lounge at the time. I would appreciate another Priority Pass Lounge at LAX. I rarely am able to use a lounge there since I never seem to have a flight from a corresponding terminal.
Thanks for reading! Another Priority Pass Lounge at LAX would definitely be nice!