Lounge Frog guide
Air France Lounge vs Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Air France Lounge. Air France Lounge is ahead on views & light; Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace and staff & service. Both are in Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air France Lounge | Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Space | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal | Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 9 AM – 11:30 PM daily | 11:30 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Eligible Air France La Première and Business passengers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members, and qualifying KLM or SkyTeam partner travelers. Access is subject to current airline rules and capacity. | Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers (from 3 hours before departure) and eligible Flying Club / SkyTeam elite members; guests must be on the same flight. Priority Pass members admitted 08:00-22:30 for an additional fee, subject to capacity. The Clubhouse opens about 4 hours before the first Virgin Atlantic departure. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
- Only Air France Lounge
- Air France Lounge, Crown Lounge
- Only Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
- Clubhouse, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Air France Lounge or Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for Air France Lounge. Air France Lounge is ahead on views & light; Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is ahead on food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Air France Lounge and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Yes. SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Air France Lounge and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International.
Which has showers, Air France Lounge or Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Air France Lounge has none on record; Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse has 2 showers.