Comments on: Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX (Pre-Covid)

By: TokyoJack

TokyoJack — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 23:54:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Mackenzie. Thanks for the reply, Scott, I think I'll give LAX a second chance on my next international flight. The lounge there looks too good to pass up. Thanks also for the tip about using other lounges at SF, great idea.

By: Scott Mackenzie

Scott Mackenzie — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to TokyoJack.

According to the lounge access policies, paid memberships include access to Star Alliance-owned lounges. However, you do need to be departing on a Star Alliance flight.

http://www.staralliance.com/en/lounge-access-policy

If you’re passing through SFO on a Star Alliance carrier already, you don’t need to use the United Club. This same policy entitles you to use the lounges operated by Singapore Airlines and EVA.

By: James Dozer

James Dozer — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:30:00 +0000

In reply to TokyoJack. Thanks for reading. Unfortunately, I'm not a United Club member so I don't have the answer to your question.

By: TokyoJack

TokyoJack — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 04:25:00 +0000

Great and informative review! I traveled several times through LAX from Asia back in the 80s, but the lines to get to customs were so incredibly long, I hated the experience and have avoided the LAX airport ever since, except for domestic flights. Traveling internationally through SF is a much better experience. However, United Club lounges in SF seem to be full most of the time, so the LAX Star Alliance Lounge sound worth a try. Will United Club membership without gold status get you in?

By: James Dozer

James Dozer — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:17:00 +0000

In reply to John The Wanderer. I know right?? It's such a classy space. There's no bar outside, just a terrace. It's still a great space though.

By: James Dozer

James Dozer — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:16:00 +0000

In reply to MeanMeosh. Yeah, it's weird. I just think people don't know about it. But it's such a great space!

By: MeanMeosh

MeanMeosh — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:27:00 +0000

Kind of sad that outdoor terrace is so empty!

By: John The Wanderer

John The Wanderer — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:40:00 +0000

I like the backdrop of the wine bottles in the dining area. That makes you feel like you are not in an average airport lounge. It looks like the outdoor deck is amazing also. Did you order a drink there from the outdoor bar?