Virgin Atlantic has finally unveiled its swanky new Clubhouse on the west coast of the USA. Its 6th Clubhouse globally, the new lounge features a new design aesthetic which has evolved beyond the original masterpiece in Heathrow. The LAX Clubhouse, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, is a multi-sensory experience designed to soothe the senses at twilight with thoughtful touches to aid relaxation. Paying homage to the City of Angels, the lounge features local artwork and sunset-inspired mood lighting to create a serene retreat. Day-to-night transitional lighting helps to align circadian rhythms, encouraging mindfulness and setting the stage for a restful journey on the airline’s three overnight flights to London Heathrow.
The lounge is situated conveniently in the main TBIT terminal which allows for a quick hop step and a jump from security. In this new space, guests can find a space that works for them, for example, you could relax, work and dine in the Ruby Room, a Hollywood-inspired space with its own cinema featuring wireless headsets connected via Bluetooth, or retreat to The Royal Box, a destination for VIPs featuring adjustable mood lighting and a secret menu – basically a micro-speakeasy of sorts.
For those needing a quiet space to focus, The Wing’s acoustically-sealed work pods nod to Virgin Records’ legacy, named after iconic studios like The Manor, Olympic Studios, and Sunset Sound, where legendary artists once recorded.
Spaces throughout invite cozy collaboration for those looking to get some work done before they depart. However they choose to spend their time, guests can stay connected throughout, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and plenty of places to plug in.
The Zen Den is an immersive space featuring relaxation, movement and mindfulness sessions powered by the FORME Studio, an award-winning smart fitness mirror. A unique way to wind down, refresh, refocus or reenergise before crossing the Atlantic in style. Guests can explore three exclusive categories – Mind, Body, and Spirit – each offering a selection of guided sessions from FORME’s extensive library.
The studio also offers shower and body products from Flamingo Estate’s Garden Essentials collection elevate the sensory experience, including a Rosemary and Clary Sage Body Wash and Hand Soap, nourishing Rosemary Shampoo and Tulsi Conditioner, and Clary Sage and Ionian Bergamot Body Lotion. All products are made from natural ingredients, sourced from a network of over 125 farms using regenerative practices.
When it comes to dining, the space couldn’t ooze more LA charge if it tried. Just imagine tuna poke bowls, California rolls, tofu pho and Californian fig salads all served to your table wherever you are in the lounge. Convenient and health-conscious bites like Mediterranean quinoa salad, raw vegetables and hummus, citrus kale salad, and trail mix are also available for self-serve at the brasserie.
The beverage menu features low and no-alcohol offerings like TRIP Mindful Blend, designed to promote sleep and wellness, combining lion’s mane, magnesium, ashwagandha and L-theanine with an infusion of nature’s botanicals. For those who prefer a more spirited wind down, cocktails crafted by Virgin Atlantic’s in-house mixologist include the Twisted Angel, created specifically for Angelinos, featuring Aperol and gin with a cheeky nod to the ethereal halo that lights the bar. And it seems no one likes a cocktail more than Alan Cumming who went to town in promoting the new lounge exclusively for Virgin Atlantic.
“I travel between the US and the UK all the time, and I honestly adore a long-haul flight. It’s one of the few times I have just for myself and so I treat it like a spa day in the skies! I have a rule that I am not allowed to say no to anything I am offered (within reason of course- treachery is always a no!), so from the pre-flight champagne onwards everything is welcomed with open arms. And as the lights dim and I change into my PJs and fluff my pillows, I actually enjoy it more than bedtime at home,” said Cumming. “So I feel honored and agog at the idea of lending my voice to a story that will soothe and delight passengers as they’re sipping a cocktail or a cuppa, tucking themselves in and being lulled to dreamland in the skies on Virgin Atlantic flights going all over the world. See you in the Clubhouse. Mine’s a vodka martini!”
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX is currently open daily from 11:30am PDT. As well as SkyTeam Elite, Delta One and Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Gold card passengers, the airline has gone a little further in its accessibility too. Bold in its ambition and grounded in the responsibility to do what’s right for the communities it serves, Virgin Atlantic is proud to welcome active-duty firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department into the LAX Clubhouse before their flights as a “thank you” for their tireless service in recent months.
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