The first-class lounge for Qantas Airlines opened in December in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. The design echoes lounges designed by Marc Newson in Sydney and Melbourne. The dining area is shown here. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The honeycomb motif repeats in the carpeting and in the space behind the bar at Qantas First Lounge. It’s open 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The Qantas First Lounge features a 48-foot-long bar made of a single piece of Italian marble. Seasonal menus feature signature Qantas dishes as well as L.A. cuisine like Mexican, Korean and Italian. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
Different types of seats signify different areas of the lounge: places to work, eat or kick back. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
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Deep velvet seats at Qantas First Lounge offers a rest spot that looks out over a sculpture outside the windows. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The lounge seats 221 guests. First-class passengers and Platinum and Platinum One Frequent Flyers are welcome to use the Qantas First Lounge. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The all-marble entrance to the Qantas First Lounge. It includes a restaurant that seats 74 people. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The First Lounge has seven showers available to premium Qantas travelers. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
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Qantas, British Airways and Cathay Pacific operate a common Business Lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
There’s a fire pit in the Business Lounge where families can gather and relax. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The buffet at the Business Lounge, which is open 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
