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Review: Air France Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) – A Delightful Experience

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025 32 Comments

a large building with many windows

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).

In This Post:

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  • Air France Lounge Los Angeles Review (LAX)
    • Access + Hours + Location
    • Seating
    • Food + Drink
    • Spa
    • Quiet Room
    • Phone Room
    • Restrooms + Showers
    • La Première Section
    • Service
    • CONCLUSION

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).

people walking in a terminal

a large white building with many windows

a blue sign in a building

a sign in a building

people on an escalator

a hallway with a blue light

an empty airport with an elevator

a large building with many people inside

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

a sign on a wall

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.

a glass doors on a building

a room with white and black walls and a black wall with a logo on the wall

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:

a bar with chairs and tables in a room

a bar with a row of chairs and a table with glasses

a bar with chairs and a table

a room with black chairs and tables

a room with a column and tables

a room with black chairs and a tv

a black couch with a table

a room with tables and chairs

a restaurant with many tables and shelves

a room with tables and chairs

a room with white chairs and a table

a room with tables and chairs

a table and chairs in a room with a window

a room with tables and chairs

a room with a long table and chairs

a room with a table and chairs

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).

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and tables

a room with chairs and a glass wall

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.

a white round table with a power outlet

a close up of a power outlet

a wall outlet with multiple 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.

a group of bowls of fruit and spoons

a plate of cheese and a spoon

a row of bowls of food

a tray with muffins and scissors on a table

trays of pastries on a counter

a bowl of red food next to a tray of crackers and scissors

a tray of meat and scissors on a table

a group of bottles of liquid on a table

a coffee machine on a counter

a counter with food items on it

a bowl of fruit and scrambled eggs on a plate next to a drink

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

a green liquid in a bottle

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).

a tray of salads on a counter

a row of food in containers

food on a counter with a glass display case

a group of plates of food on a table

a plate of food with a fork and a glass of water

a crepe with meat and sauce on a white plate

a sandwich on a plate

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

a bar with bottles of alcohol and glasses

a menu on a counter

I enjoyed a Negroni.

a glass of brown liquid with ice on a white napkin

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.

a tablet with a picture of a woman on it

a tablet with a screen on

a screenshot of a computer

a sign on a stand

a sign on a wall

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.

a room with a chair and a couch

a couch in a room

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!

a glass door with a chair in the middle

Restrooms + Showers

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

a black and white room with a door

a hallway with blue doors and wood floors

 a bathroom with a toilet and a roll of toilet paper

a mirror and doors in a bathroom

a bathroom with a toilet and a towel

a bathroom with a mirror and a sink

a shower with a hand rail and a shower head

a group of soap dispensers on a wall

La Première Section

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

a sign on a wall

a room with tables and chairs and a window

a room with a large window

Service

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

a man standing behind a counter with glasses and a bar full of wine

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.

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32 Comments

  1. Aaron Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 2:33 pm

    “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).”

    I tbink you mean to say six lounges or five SkyTeam members who operate lounges at LAX.

    The design of the lounge has a LH First Class Allegris vibe to it…and that isn’t an insult. It looks elegant and classy at the sime. Kudos to AF, I hope they renovate the rest of their out station lounges to look like this.

    • CJ99 Reply
      July 26, 2025 at 4:21 pm

      Apparently they’re renovating ORD as we speak, a bit surprising considering the large new Delta lounge in T5.

      • Aaron Reply
        July 26, 2025 at 6:07 pm

        Interesting, as the lounge shut down years ago and never reopened. Will be also interesting what they can do with the limited space that lounge had.

        • Alert Reply
          July 26, 2025 at 8:49 pm

          It is usually interesting to learn that disabled people are forbidden because of the looooong walks . Easy way to prevent disabled people is to make the trek impossible . Airline assistants with wheelchairs will take one only so far .

          • Aaron
            July 27, 2025 at 2:45 am

            What you said makes no sense. How does it apply to the AF lounge at LAX or at ORD?

          • Alert
            July 27, 2025 at 8:53 am

            @Aaron … How is it that in FRA , LH provides cars and drivers ? And AF at LAX and ORD do not ?

          • Maryland
            July 27, 2025 at 10:28 am

            Those in need can request wheel chair assistance.

          • Aaron
            July 27, 2025 at 12:18 pm

            LH is operating in their own hub in FRA. AF only has out stations at LAX and ORD. Stop being so dense.

  2. Thomas Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    Joel is great!

  3. Boardingareaflukie Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    Been waiting for someone to review this lounge. Thank you! Certainly looks like it beats the Korean and AMEX lounges in TBIT.

  4. adam Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 6:38 pm

    Which do you prefer – AF lounge or Delta One?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      July 26, 2025 at 8:53 pm

      Definitely D1 lounge.

  5. Too Many Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 7:24 pm

    So, does this mean one can hit the D1 Lounge first, have a nice sit down meal, then schlep over to TBIT and have a spa treatment before hopping on the AF/KLM flight?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 9:03 am

      Correct. It’s a great plan.

  6. Jane Jacobs Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 11:21 pm

    Keep dealing with first world problems.

    But in the real world:

    “KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A mother pressed a final kiss to what remained of her 5-month-old daughter and wept. Esraa Abu Halib’s baby now weighed less than when she was born.”

    You are pathetic for not calling Isreal a terrorist state under it’s current government.

    If I was you I would just concentrate on first world problems and not post your simplistic views on what is going on in the real world.

    • See you next Tuesday Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 2:17 am

      Ma’am this is a Wendy’s

    • Dave Edwards Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 8:30 am

      “Jane you ignorant slut!”

      Never has something said almost 50 years ago been so appropriate.

    • Nathan Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 9:01 am

      Jane, really, you can’t even spell Israel right ffs.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 9:07 am

      @Jane, why won’t Hamas lay down its arms? The blood is on their hands. Shame on you for blaming Israel for what Hamas has done to its own people.

      • Aaron Reply
        July 27, 2025 at 12:21 pm

        Are you also going to blame Hamas for what Israel is doing in the West Bank as well? Israel was doing to this to the Palestinians long before Hamas was even founded.

        Also Israel snipering women and children in the head and staring millions of people has nothing to do with Hamas.

        • Matthew Klint Reply
          July 27, 2025 at 3:04 pm

          I view the whataboutism over the West Bank as a distraction. It’s a separate (and valid) issue, but it does not somehow justify what Hamas has done.

          • Aaron
            July 27, 2025 at 3:40 pm

            But you never seem to be upset about it at all. Nor does what happened with Hamas justify what is happening in the West Bank. Nor does it justify the genocide, starvation, ethnic cleansing, and forced removal of millions of Palestinians in Gaza.

          • Matthew Klint
            July 27, 2025 at 11:22 pm

            Since the war began, Israel has allowed 94,000 truckloads of food into Gaza—enough to feed 2 million people for two years—while Hamas has profited $500 million from stolen aid.

          • Aaron
            July 28, 2025 at 2:44 am

            You believe that nonsense?

            https://thehill.com/policy/international/5422798-chris-van-hollen-hamas-gaza-food-theft/

            https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250725-no-evidence-hamas-diverted-gaza-humanitarian-aid-usaid-report-shows

  7. Samuel Reply
    July 26, 2025 at 11:34 pm

    AF also has one, if not two, daily flights to Papeete, Tahiti, as well. One which departs after midnight which I took recently. It departs after all the other flights to CDG. Great that the lounge is open that late for passengers of this flight. Great food!

  8. W Ho Reply
    July 27, 2025 at 1:54 am

    Visited once last Dec. & twice more this month.
    Beware of slamming doors, at the slumber room, showers & toilets.
    Wines & champagnes available in the self serve fridge near the dining room, next to the cookies.

  9. econjon Reply
    July 27, 2025 at 2:07 am

    I see a tica en Hendricks but I don’t see Campari on the bar. What did they use for your negroni?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 9:05 am

      He had Campari under the counter.

  10. Mixk Reply
    July 27, 2025 at 7:32 am

    Yes the service is diminishing in the USA. Because you keep deporting all the extremely hard working Latino workers!!!! All these maga Americans decrying Mexicans but not realizing they’re constant drink refills come because of these hard working underpaid people’s.

  11. Neal Z Reply
    July 27, 2025 at 2:13 pm

    Are you sure about that access? I have SkyTeam ElitePlus (DL Platinum) and have tried to access the AF lounge both when traveling on AM on short-haul international and on DL domestic and was refused entry both times (and with a level of rudeness that might even make a Parisian blush!). I was told that they have no contract with either airline.

    And to Jane, I pray that you have no children because it would sadden me to learn that you have actually passed that level of stupidity and hatred on to another generation of pondscum

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      July 27, 2025 at 3:01 pm

      Access only on international itineraries. But DL Plats traveling in coach should have access. Certainly for AM.

      • Neal Z Reply
        August 2, 2025 at 1:08 pm

        Interesting. Maybe things have changed. I tried shortly after they opened . I’ll have to try again. Both times I was refused I was traveling in paid F.

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