Korean Air said Saturday it will open a next-generation flagship lounge on March 6 (local time) at Los Angeles International Airport in California.
The new lounge is in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Ahead of the opening, the airline held a two-day preview event starting Feb. 26 (local time), drawing about 200 guests for an introduction and tour.
Korean Air said it invested about 65 billion won and completed the lounge after 22 months of construction. The facility consists of two lounges: a first-class lounge on the sixth floor and a Miler Club and Prestige lounge on the fifth floor. With a total area of 1,675 square meters — 1.27 times larger than before — it is the largest overseas lounge directly operated by Korean Air, the company said.
The lounge sits on an upper level of the terminal and includes a balcony terrace and an open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows, designed to provide a more spacious environment and broad views of the terminal interior.
Korean Air said the interior was designed to bring in natural light and reflect Los Angeles’ energy. It combines warm wood textures and premium stone to express what it called “Modern Korean Luxury,” blending Korean restraint with a contemporary feel.
The airline said it also installed artworks inspired by Korean aesthetics throughout the space, including pieces referencing buncheong ware, brushstroke-style ink work and the curved form of a moon jar.
The first-class lounge includes two private rooms and will offer personal a la carte dining service, the airline said.
The Miler Club and Prestige lounge will feature an open-kitchen live station where chefs prepare food, along with local craft beer and a signature blended coffee available only on site, Korean Air said. The Miler Club will offer both a buffet and a dedicated special menu, with ordering available by scanning QR codes at seats.
Beyond dining, the lounge includes a business zone, a family zone and shower rooms, the airline said.
Korean Air said LAX, California’s largest airport, is a key North American hub for the carrier, linking Asia, Central and South America, and the U.S. mainland.
The airline said it plans to continue expanding and upgrading lounge infrastructure at home and abroad to meet customer demand after the launch of an integrated airline. Following LAX, it plans to proceed with lounge expansion and renovations at major overseas hub airports, including New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, with openings to be announced within the year.
A Korean Air official said the new lounge will strengthen the airline’s standing at LAX and deliver “a new level of premium service,” adding that the company will continue investing to improve the travel experience.
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