Lounge access upon arrival in LAX

[theevilmuppet]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experiences or understanding of the rules around lounge access upon arrival when flying VA to LAX?

Ideally, I'd like to enjoy a shower after the flight before inflicting LA upon myself.

As always, thanks to all who reply.

 

[bubblyguy]

Sadly the problem you will face is there is no arrival lounge in LAX for international arriving guests coming from a city that does not have pre clearance.

If you have an onward flight you would be able to access a lounge after going through security for your next flight.

Some airlines do allow you to get a security pass and be able to access the lounge but I don't believe Virgin Australia have this facility (more so for the US carriers).

If you ever come from a city with pre clearance you would also easily be able to access the lounges as you would already be in the terminal. There have been talks of Australia having a US pre clearance facility but so far not much progress in that regard.

 

[serfty]

I have seen some recommendations of getting a day room at one of the airport hotels or even research a local Gym with single paid entry.

I myself at one stage booked a USD35 AA flight to SLC ... and no-showed (that was when AUD >USD).

 

[newmarket]

Yep. Get a day room. Hilton has check i strictly from 9am, Travelodge is clean and good value.

My preference is the 24 rolling checkin at the four points lax. Budget is across the street and avis is a 10 minute walk to get a car.

 

[JohnK]

Yep. Get a day room. Hilton has check i strictly from 9am, Travelodge is clean and good value.

I have been looking at day rates for my VA day trip in May. The Hilton day rate is USD110 + taxes. Think they are taking the piss.

 

[newmarket]

In my experience the hilton enforces the checkin time of 9am too. No earlier.

The Travelodge is fine value, it's clean but older. I wouldnt spend the night but its great for a day room. I use their day room on the way home with an 8pm check out.

 

[drewbles]

I have been looking at day rates for my VA day trip in May. The Hilton day rate is USD110 + taxes. Think they are taking the piss.

Wow that's gone up. Used to be around the $80 plus taxes mark for day use!