From Vanity Fair · Elise Taylor · · 1m 40s
PS at LAX: Private Terminal for Celebrities
PS at LAX offers a luxury terminal with private suites, gourmet food, and no TSA lines for wealthy travelers.
In brief
PS at LAX offers a luxury terminal with private suites, gourmet food, and no TSA lines for wealthy travelers. PS at LAX provides a private terminal with luxury amenities for high-end travelers, avoiding airport chaos. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
PS at LAX Terminal Overview
PS at LAX is a private terminal for wealthy travelers with luxury amenities and no TSA lines.
Luxury Amenities
Private suites offer velvet couches, Assouline coffee tables, free iPhone chargers, and chocolate-covered almonds.
Gourmet Dining Options
Breakfast includes coconut chia pudding and bagel-and-lox platters; lunch features duck confit agnolotti.
Membership Costs
One-time access costs $1,295; annual memberships start at $1,250 and go up to $4,850.
Celebrity Users
Gigi Hadid, Gabrielle Union, Hailey Bieber, Jamie Foxx, and Kourtney Kardashian frequent PS at LAX.
Expansion Plans
PS has opened terminals in Miami and Dallas and plans to launch a Paris terminal in early 2027.
PS CEO's Reason
PS CEO Amina Belouizdad Porter says the lack of friction in travel is the main draw for customers.
Government Shutdown Impact
Three government shutdowns occurred in the last fiscal year, including a 76-day shutdown in 2026.
Airport Lounge Crowds
Overcrowded airport lounges led to a demand for private terminals like PS at LAX.
Private Jet Costs
Private jet ownership costs $190 million net worth; fractional ownership costs $140 million.
Delta's Luxury Initiative
Delta invested over $1 billion in retrofitting premium cabins and added Delta One Terminals.
Market Trends
The rise of multi-multi-millionaires has increased demand for private travel solutions.
In short
PS at LAX provides a private terminal with luxury amenities for high-end travelers, avoiding airport chaos.
