Virgin Atlantic opens new Los Angeles Clubhouse

Virgin Atlantic is moving its passengers to swanky new digs at Los Angeles International Airport, with the opening of a brand new Clubhouse lounge. While Virgin Atlantic doesn’t fly to Australia, its LAX lounge will have strong appeal for many Australian travellers. That’s because its guestlist extends beyond Virgin Atlantic’s own top flyers.

For instance, the opening now means that Virgin Australia Velocity Gold members (and above) can once again enjoy lounge access in LA when flying Virgin Atlantic to London. As well, a Business Class (Delta One) ticket from LA to Australia on Delta Air Lines also makes the cut.

It’s been years since Virgin Atlantic offered its own-brand lounge in the home of Hollywood. While the UK carrier previously operated a Clubhouse in Terminal 2, it was permanently closed in 2021. Instead, eligible Virgin Atlantic flyers were redirected to LA’s Star Alliance Lounge – but that door list didn’t include Virgin Australia Velocity members. Because this new lounge is Virgin Atlantic-branded, elite Velocity members qualify for access once again.

Virgin Atlantic’s new LA Clubhouse resides in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. That’s where Virgin Atlantic flights usually depart from. It’s also connected airside with Terminal 2 and 3 (among others). This still allows for seamless airside connections from Delta domestic flights onto a Virgin Atlantic departure, without having to clear security in between.

Everything about the Clubhouse at LAX is intentionally designed and pays homage to both our British roots and local Los Angeles tastes. LA is a global hub for wellness, and this new Clubhouse caters uniquely to that mindset in a way that only Virgin Atlantic can.

– Corneel Koster, Virgin Atlantic Chief Customer & Operating Officer, March 2025

Here’s a peek inside Virgin Atlantic’s newest lounge.

Welcome to Virgin Atlantic’s new Los Angeles Clubhouse

Virgin Atlantic’s previous Los Angeles Clubhouse had an envious view of the airport’s apron and taxiways. The same can be said of LA’s Star Alliance Lounge, which Virgin Atlantic then moved to. The new space, however, doesn’t have an external view. Instead, it dials up ‘day-to-night transitional lighting’, aimed to help align circadian rhythms.

Begin your journey with a pass via the bar, positioned in the centre of the space. There, you can also find barista-made coffee, if you’re still seeking a caffeine hit. Move through the lounge to find some of the quieter spaces.

Virgin Atlantic UNIQ members will be ushered towards ‘The Royal Box’. Tucked away in a quiet spot, this area offers a ‘secret menu’. Guests here can also set the coloured lighting to their liking. For the rest of us, there’s the ‘Ruby Room’ – featuring a cinema, with wireless headphones provided for enjoying the show.

Cheekily, Virgin Atlantic has also named part of this lounge as ‘The Wing’. Here, guests can find acoustically sealed work pods for bursts of productivity. This is said to be a nod to the legacy of fellow Virgin Group company, Virgin Records. Each pod is named after an iconic recording studio – The Manor, Olympic Studios and Sunset Sound.

Move through to ‘Zen Den’ where you’ll find wellness sessions hosted via a smart fitness mirror. The lounge also offers shower suites – handy before those long flights to London, or indeed, Delta’s flights to Australia.

The beverage list includes Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne as a headliner. Regular Virgin Atlantic flyers will also be pleased to find the airline’s signature cocktail among the list, now simply named ‘The Redhead’. Previously, this was a Virgin Redhead, despite containing Prosecco and gin. Perhaps, people were getting confused…

Accessing Virgin Atlantic’s new Clubhouse

Virgin Atlantic’s Los Angeles Clubhouse follows the same standard rules as the airline’s other branded outstation lounges. Through its frequent flyer ties, SkyTeam Alliance membership and separate partnerships, there are several avenues you can take for access to the lounge. Here are the ones most applicable to Australian travelers:

• Virgin Australia Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond members departing on Virgin Atlantic.
• Passengers flying Delta One on an international flight. This includes when travelling with Delta from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
• SkyTeam Elite Plus frequent flyers travelling internationally with Virgin Atlantic or Delta (including Delta to Australia).
• Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class passengers, and Flying Club Gold members on Virgin Atlantic or Delta.
• Air New Zealand Gold or Elite members travelling on Virgin Atlantic.

The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse currently opens at 11:30am daily and closes with the last Virgin Atlantic departure. Currently, that’s at 9:20pm. By comparison, Delta’s flight to Sydney currently departs at 10:25pm. Sydney-bound flyers would need to leave the Clubhouse before boarding begins, but given Delta’s flight usually departs from another terminal, this allows time to make the walk and board soon after.

Beyond that, Delta’s seasonal Brisbane service – which resumes later this year – is a 10:55pm departure. But at that time, Virgin Atlantic’s final evening service shifts to a 10:10pm flight. This again means leaving the lounge slightly before Delta boarding begins, but with the perfect amount of time to shift between terminals and board without running to the gate. Meanwhile, Delta’s planned seasonal flights to Melbourne – set for later this year – depart at 9:25pm, allowing Victorian flyers to remain settled until whisking away for departure.

Also read: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse review, New York JFK

Imagery courtesy of Virgin Atlantic.

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