On March 6, 2026, the South Korean carrier Korean Air will inaugurate its brand-new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), inside the Tom Bradley international terminal.
In the lead-up to this opening, nearly 200 guests, partners and industry stakeholders were able to preview the renovated facilities as early as February 26.
Designed by the Singapore-based firm LTW Designworks, the new lounge represents an investment of 65 billion South Korean won and required 22 months of construction. It is the airline’s first renovated lounge abroad, ahead of the forthcoming integration of Asiana Airlines with Korean Air.
Covering a total area of 1,675 m², the space becomes the airline’s largest lounge operated outside South Korea. It unfolds across two levels: the First Class lounge on the 6th floor, and the Miler Club & Prestige Class lounge on the 5th floor.
In the lead-up to this opening, nearly 200 guests, partners and industry stakeholders were able to preview the renovated facilities as early as February 26.
Designed by the Singapore-based firm LTW Designworks, the new lounge represents an investment of 65 billion South Korean won and required 22 months of construction. It is the airline’s first renovated lounge abroad, ahead of the forthcoming integration of Asiana Airlines with Korean Air.
Covering a total area of 1,675 m², the space becomes the airline’s largest lounge operated outside South Korea. It unfolds across two levels: the First Class lounge on the 6th floor, and the Miler Club & Prestige Class lounge on the 5th floor.
An interpretation of “modern Korean luxury”
Located on the upper levels of the terminal, the lounge benefits from expansive glass walls and a terrace with a balcony offering a panoramic view of the airport’s interior.
The objective is to create an open and bright environment.
The interior design highlights wooden textures and stone materials, embodying a refined vision of modern Korean luxury.
The space is also enriched with traditional Korean artworks: Buncheong ceramics, brush-and-ink paintings, and Dalhangari jars, blending Eastern heritage with contemporary international aesthetics.
The objective is to create an open and bright environment.
The interior design highlights wooden textures and stone materials, embodying a refined vision of modern Korean luxury.
The space is also enriched with traditional Korean artworks: Buncheong ceramics, brush-and-ink paintings, and Dalhangari jars, blending Eastern heritage with contemporary international aesthetics.
A reimagined premium experience
The First Class lounge includes two private suites, an à la carte dining service with dishes prepared to order, as well as a bar offering craft cocktails and premium beverages crafted by professional bartenders.
On the Miler Club and Prestige Class lounges, an open kitchen allows chefs to prepare dishes on site. The offering also highlights local products, including artisanal beers from Southern California and a signature Los Angeles coffee.
Miler Club passengers can order certain dishes directly from their seats thanks to a digital system accessible via a QR code. Beyond dining, the space includes work zones, family areas and showers.
On the Miler Club and Prestige Class lounges, an open kitchen allows chefs to prepare dishes on site. The offering also highlights local products, including artisanal beers from Southern California and a signature Los Angeles coffee.
Miler Club passengers can order certain dishes directly from their seats thanks to a digital system accessible via a QR code. Beyond dining, the space includes work zones, family areas and showers.
LAX, a strategic hub
Los Angeles International Airport is Korean Air’s primary North American gateway and a key hub linking Asia, the United States and Latin America.
The lounge will be accessible to eligible Korean Air passengers as well as premium clients of SkyTeam alliance partner airlines, giving them the opportunity to experience the airline’s signature hospitality.
After LAX, Korean Air will continue upgrading its lounge network at its major global hubs. Another renovated lounge is set to be inaugurated later this year at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
“With the opening of this iconic lounge, Korean Air will further strengthen its presence at LAX while delivering a more refined and differentiated premium travel experience.
We will continue to invest in our services and our infrastructures to exceed the expectations of our international customers“, said David Pacey, executive vice president and head of in-flight services and lounges at the airline.
The lounge will be accessible to eligible Korean Air passengers as well as premium clients of SkyTeam alliance partner airlines, giving them the opportunity to experience the airline’s signature hospitality.
After LAX, Korean Air will continue upgrading its lounge network at its major global hubs. Another renovated lounge is set to be inaugurated later this year at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
“With the opening of this iconic lounge, Korean Air will further strengthen its presence at LAX while delivering a more refined and differentiated premium travel experience.
We will continue to invest in our services and our infrastructures to exceed the expectations of our international customers“, said David Pacey, executive vice president and head of in-flight services and lounges at the airline.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Writer See all articles by Amelia Brille
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