Last week, I wrote about my trip to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a day of lounge hopping. This is one of my top travel undertakings as a blogger with the other being my huge roundtrip to Asia last year. I am content with checking out the Priority Pass lounges (intended purpose of this trip), but I received an intriguing email offer from United.
United sent me a trial offer to visit The Private Suite at LAX. The Private Suite is actually a private terminal situated just across the airport, opposite the regular terminals. This super private terminal opened in May 2017. It features 13 private suites that can be booked individually for $2700 USD (members) and $3,500 USD (non-members) for one way domestic travel. $3,000 USD (members) and $4,000 USD (non-members) for one way international travel.
The Private Suite offers the following:
- A dedicated suite
- Private TSA Screening
- Private Transportation to Aircraft
- A team of eight people assigned to your booking
Members of The Private Suite get the following add-ons:
Annual membership fee of $4,500 USD
- Three complimentary companions
- Ability to preorder complimentary meals
- Complimentary valet
- Complimentary manicure, massage, or haircut
- On Call Doctor
- Complimentary Use of Video Conference Room
- Ability to Book Six Months in Advance
United has partnered with The Private Suite to offer the following:
United customers pay $375 for one way domestic travel and $700 for roundtrip domestic travel.
- Dedicated lounge access
- Private TSA Screening
- Private Transportation to Aircraft
- A team of eight people assigned to your booking
The “lounge” appears to be a suite, which is designated for United Airlines’ passenger use. The email does not state other amenities offered. By reading some other sites, it seems like snacks, toiletries, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and a private bathroom are offered.
Final Word
At first glance, this offer seemed appealing. I could not justify sitting in a relatively small room alone or with some other passengers, for some hours when I have so many other options in the airport. There is a market for the private terminal, but I am not part of it. Thanks United, but that will be a no from me.
