Tl;dr – Before flying out of LAX, I popped into the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6. Here’s a lightning-quick review.
After a week of tasting wine in Walla Walla and Lodi (with a pitstop in the Bay Area), I caught a departing flight out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), flying Alaska’s premium economy service. I briefly popped into the Alaska lounge in Terminal 6 to check it out.
Alaska Lounge LAX – Location and Entry Rules
The lounge is located near Gate 64, on the mezzanine level, of Terminal 6.
There are many ways to access Alaska Lounges. For any method, you’ll need a same-day flight on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, another oneworld member airline, or one of their global airline partners. Alaska offers two tiers of lounge membership – the Alaska Lounge membership and Alaska Lounge+, priced at $595 and $795, respectively. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature cardholders receive $100 off the annual membership fee.
First Class passengers on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines with a flight distance of at least 2,000 miles receive complimentary access.
You can also purchase a single-entry day pass for $65.
Lastly, AAdvantage Admirals Club members can also access Alaska lounges, alongside a guest. This is how I gained entry – I’m a Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard cardholder, with which I receive an Admirals Club membership.
Lounge Layout
This is a simple lounge, as the space is essentially one large, open area. An assortment of seating options take up most of the space, with the buffet and bar on the other, and you’ll find the restrooms off to the side.
The lounge offers some decent views, looking out onto the tarmac.
Food & Beverage
The food offerings, while simple are enough to hold you over if you’re in a tight spot. My visit was before an evening departure, so the layout consisted of soups and a few hot entrees (I believe it included a chicken dish and vegetarian egg rolls). There’s a salad bar, fruit, and a section for desserts and pastries.
The bar offers several complimentary alcoholic beverages – beers, wines, and a signature cocktail. Other options are available at a cost.
Facilities
I didn’t visit the restroom on this quick stop, but I have no reason to believe it isn’t well-maintained. This lounge does not have showers.
Service
I didn’t spend a lot of time in the lounge, but my interactions with the front desk attendants were pleasant, as was the service from the bartender. Other lounge staff members were diligently turning over dirty tables, and refreshing food and beverage offerings regularly.
Overall Thoughts
There’s not a ton going on at the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 at LAX but it’s an easy reprieve from the busy terminal with friendly service. If you’re flying Alaska (or another oneworld carrier) and need a place to duck into to post up for a bit, you could do a lot worse.
