{"id":208311,"date":"2025-05-07T23:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T23:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=208311\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:15:03","slug":"virgin-lounge-lax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/virgin-lounge-lax\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Now Access Virgin Atlantic\u2019s Swanky New LAX Clubhouse With Lounge Membership \u2014 for a Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Virgin Atlantic's new Clubhouse at Los Angeles (LAX) opened its doors back in March, and to anyone who enjoys stylish, swanky design and a quiet space to relax before hitting the road, this one has a lot of potential. The good news now is that this lounge &#8212; which is generally reserved for the most exclusive flyers in premium cabins &#8212; is now accessible via lounge memberships broadly available to the general public.<\/p>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouses are billed as iconic, and indeed they are. If you've been to any of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flywith.virginatlantic.com\/gb\/en\/upper-class-cabin-and-seats\/clubhouse-airport-lounge.html\" rel=\"noopener\">very few locations<\/a> scattered around the globe, you'd instantly recognize the brand. While all lounges are uniquely different, they are all beautifully designed in what I can best describe as a <em>Mad Men<\/em> evocative vibe.<\/p>\n<p>You can find them in London Heathrow (LHR), New York (JFK), Johannesburg (JNB), San Francisco (SFO), Washington D.C. (IAD), and the newly opened Los Angeles (LAX), located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"A_Look_Inside_Virgin_Atlantics_LAX_Clubhouse\">A Look Inside Virgin Atlantic\u2019s LAX Clubhouse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This modern design lounge has it all. An incredibly good-looking bar with mixologist-created drinks, as well as an area to enjoy a sit-down dinner with table service, with real food on the menu, apart from a buffet area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208348 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Clubhouse LAX Bar\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-4-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you need some peace and quiet, head to The Wing, a row of acoustically sealed pods to get some work done without being distracted by the other guests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208347 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Clubhouse LAX Work Pods\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-5-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There's a VIP box that's a bit more secluded, called The Royal Box, where you can enjoy everything the lounge has to offer, including some additional privacy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208349\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208349 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3-300x225.png\" alt=\"Virgin Clubhouse LAX Royal Box\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3-276x207.png 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3-476x357.png 476w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-3.png 947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you're feeling more energized, you can head to the Zen Den, where you'll find space for both relaxation and exercising, complete with workout equipment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208351 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Clubhouse LAX Zen Den\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-6-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The lounge has showers and changing rooms so you can freshen up after a long day of travel, or if you just want to shed your work clothes for something more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>For a full walkthrough of the new lounge, check out AwardWallet contributor Mark Jackson's video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-aspectratio=\"500\/281\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Visiting the Newest LAX Priority Pass Lounge | Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8iGPjiQ_cok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen class=\"lazyload\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Access_Virgin_Atlantic_Clubhouses\">How to Access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most airline premium lounges are usually reserved for the most exclusive flyers in premium cabins or those travelers with top-tier elite status. Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse locations are no exception, but they do offer some alternative ways to access them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When flying or connecting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic, plus a guest traveling with Virgin Atlantic or Delta.<\/li>\n<li>Delta One on a Delta Air Lines international flight.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting on\u00a0international flights, on the same itinerary, on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>With status:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Club<\/a> Gold members plus a guest flying internationally with Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air Lines.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/skyteam-elite-plus-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyTeam Elite Plus<\/a> members flying Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air Lines, plus a guest flying on the same flight.<\/li>\n<li>Virgin Australia Velocity Club Gold, Platinum, and The Club cardholders flying on Virgin Atlantic.<\/li>\n<li>Air New Zealand Gold or Elite members flying on Virgin Atlantic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>With Priority Pass or Lounge Key membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It's worth noting that Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse locations in New York Kennedy, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles are all accessible with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/priority-pass-lounges-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Priority Pass<\/a> and Lounge Key memberships. Access is granted within 3 hours of scheduled departure on your boarding pass &#8212; so no squatting allowed. No additional charge is collected at these three locations.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Access_the_Virgin_Atlantic_Clubhouse_at_LAX\">How to Access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting at the end of April 2025, you no longer need to be flying in a premium cabin &#8212; or even on Virgin's own planes or partners &#8212; to gain access. As long as you have a Priority Pass or Lounge Key membership, you're invited to go in&#8230; albeit with an additional fee.<\/p>\n<p>The top-up fee is $35 to access all of the Clubhouse's amenities. Just think of it as a co-pay. If your Priority Pass or Lounge Key allows guests, you can bring them, but each guest pays the extra entry fee.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_co-pay_worth_it\">Is the co-pay worth it?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paying more for lounge access, despite already having a membership, isn't ideal, but I\u2019d likely still do it.<\/p>\n<p>The lounge offers \u00e0 la carte dining, table service, and an impressive cocktail bar. There are also showers to refresh after travel and quieter areas to get work done. I could see myself booking a longer layover just to enjoy the full lounge experience. And yes, I\u2019d want to get my money\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_208346\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-208346 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1-300x225.png\" alt=\"Virgin Clubhouse LAX Food and Beverages\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1-276x207.png 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1-476x357.png 476w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Virgin-Atlantic-Clubhouse-LAX-1.png 947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been to an airport, you know a beer and a fried meal can cost over $35 per person. So, the co-pay for the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse isn't too unjustifiable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-with-lounge-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The newest Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX Tom Bradley International is now part of Priority Pass. This is great news, even though it requires an additional fee to enter. Airport restaurants often charge high prices for questionable food. In contrast, the lounge offers a quieter, cleaner, and less crowded space. It can be a great place to relax, work, or enjoy a bite to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure you have enough time to enjoy the lounge experience to make it worth the additional charge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#A_Look_Inside_Virgin_Atlantics_LAX_Clubhouse\">A Look Inside Virgin Atlantic\u2019s LAX Clubhouse<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Access_Virgin_Atlantic_Clubhouses\">How to Access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Access_the_Virgin_Atlantic_Clubhouse_at_LAX\">How to Access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Is_the_co-pay_worth_it\">Is the co-pay worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virgin Atlantic\u2019s newest Clubhouse lounge at LAX offers a sleek space with top-tier food and drinks. Now, select lounge memberships that often come included with premium credit cards at no extra cost to you may grant access to this lounge for an additional fee. Here\u2019s how to take advantage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":208382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12628,12766],"coauthors":[36499],"class_list":["post-208311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-travel-experience","tag-virgin-atlantic-flying-club"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/103"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208311"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256968,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208311\/revisions\/256968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/208382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208311"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=208311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}