I brought you pictures from this lounge the day it opened and a summary of my recent visit, but here’s a full review of the beautiful Air France Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Air France Lounge Los Angeles Review (LAX)

The Air France Lounge is one of five SkyTeam lounges at LAX (Delta has three [including its Delta One Lounge], Korean Air has one, and Virgin Atlantic has one).

Access + Hours + Location

This lounge is located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), specifically in the Midfield Satellite Concourse (also called the west gates). Getting here is quite a walk. From the main concourse in TBIT follow the signs for gates 201-225, take the escalator downstairs, walk what seems like ages, then you can take the elevator up to the lounge level (4).

It is open daily from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm…at least that’s what the sign said.

However, when I arrived at 9:05 am I was told that “today we open at 10:00 am.”

Nice…

Maybe the lounge is dealing with the same understaffing that has characterized the entire service industry?

You can use this lounge if traveling on a SkyTeam flight in a premium cabin or while holding SkyTeam elite status:

• La Première (see below for the special first class section)
• Business Class
• Flying Blue Gold status
• Flying Blue Platinum status
• SkyTeam Elite Plus status

A guest is permitted unless you are traveling in business class without SkyTeam Elite Plus status.

This SkyTeam Lounge does not have a three-hour limit pre-flight: I arrived earlier than that for my SAS flight to Copenhagen.

Seating

Upon entering the lounge, you can turn either left or right for seating. To the left, you pass through the bar before coming to the main seating and dining area. Here you’ll not only find the buffet, but the bulk of the lounge’s seating capacity:

If you turn right, you’ll find seating and at the end of the corridor restrooms, showers, the Clarins spa, a quiet area, and the first class section (we’ll look at all those features below).

Note that power outlets (110-volt, USB-A, and USB-C) are plentiful and usually within reach. Some end tables have built-in USB-A outlets.

Food + Drink

I was very impressed with the food and beverage selection in this lounge, which includes a buffet, chef’s station, self-serve beverages, and full-service bar.

When I arrived, breakfast was served, including buttery scrambled eggs, crepes made to order, and fresh berries. There was also a selection of cheese and sliced meat, muffins, croissants, other pastries, and waffles. Beverages inculded coffee, tea, water, and fruit juices.

There was even “detox” green juice that is similar to what I made from scratch at home.

The afternoon selection included a trio of salads, beef bourguignon, salmon, root vegetables, and potatoes au gratin…all delicious and high-quality. Also crêpes and croque monsieur (a French ham and cheese sandwich).

The bar is fully stocked and complimentary. The Champagne on offer was from Beau Joie.

I enjoyed a Negroni.

There is also a beverage station with light bites on the other side of the lounge.

Spa

One of my favorite features of this lounge is the Clarins spa. Lounge guests can enjoy complimentary 20-minute treatments:

• detox time
• eye must
• jet-lag relief

Simply register using the iPad near the spa area (appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis). I did the jet-lag treatment, which was very refreshing. Spa treatments are available between 11:00 am and 8:30 pm.

Quiet Room

A dimly lit quiet area near the restrooms and spa offers comfortable chairs and even a chaise lounge to get caught up on rest.

Phone Room

A phone room is the ideal place for phone calls…please do not disturb others in the lounge. No one wants to hear about your personal business!

Restrooms + Showers

Restrooms (private suites) and shower suites are available. The showers also have toilets in them and utilize Clarins hair products.

La Première Section

First class passengers on Air France enjoy a special room with privacy and a la carte dining.

Service

The entire staff was friendly, but a special shout-out to Joel at the bar who was so gregarious and kind.

CONCLUSION

I quite enjoyed this lounge…it’s the best Air France Lounge I’ve ever been in outside of Paris. With up to four flights per day to Paris (plus two KLM flights to Amsterdam), such a lounge is appropriate and worth arriving a bit early for. I look forward to returning.