New Alaska Lounge Opens In San Francisco (SFO)

Your other article says long-haul oneworld gets access. So just to confirm my SFO-LAX-LHR AA F ticket would qualify?

Might actually give this a shot in a couple weeks, if so!

it would definitely qualify since you're on a longhaul oneworld flight. the AS lounge is probably better than the SFO AC too

@ JoePro -- That's correct, as eric notes, you'd get access to the Alaska Lounge.

Missed opening by 2 days. The Club has already cut back its chef station to only evening hours. Less busy than opening day but still too hot inside and not really worth the visit - hopped to Admiral’s for a peaceful environment.

Can't one use BA or CX lounges on a longhaul OW flight? (Obviously, we're talking about OW Sapphire/Emerald member here)

@ Will -- In theory, yes. However, some BA lounges in the United States are notorious for turning away non-BA passengers, on the basis of capacity restrictions, even when a lounge isn't crowded.

Curious as to who takes over the old AS lounge in T2 - could be smart for a United Club (and selfishly to keep the AC Maple Leaf Lounge empty)?

@ Ben and Eric, thanks!

Big fan of Harvey Milk Terminal, this is great news I wasn't even aware of lol

What's going to happen with the T2 lounge now that AS is leaving?

So investors think the DOJ is going to block the merger with HA

If so, AS will be a standalone airline in the middle of a bunch of mega carriers which at SFO means United

Just speculation on my part, but I'd guess United will try and take it over as they've been expanding into T2. (Though there is an Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in that terminal right near the old Alaska Lounge location, which might complicate such a decision.)

Still the soup and salad food offering concept. When Alaska decides to offer hot food dishes in their lounge I might be interested.

I’m guessing it will become a United lounge. Would be interesting if it became a Chase or Capital One Lounge (although I’m guessing it might be too small for that)

They usually have one or two hot dishes in addition to the soup and salad options.

Still the soup and salad and one or two hot dishes in addition to the soup and salad options concept. When Alaska decides to offer three or four hot food dishes in their lounge I might be interested.

I love the idea of Alaska lounges but I've personally never been able to justify the price tag of membership, despite the fact that Alaska is probably my 2nd most flown airline. Whenever I'm at SEA I use the Centurian lounge... and for the non-Alaska-hub airports there is generally a nicer OneWorld or Amex lounge to be found than the Alaska lounge... even at SFO this doesn't look better than the Amex lounge.

Not sure I get the appeal? Are they consistently really quiet or something? I could certainly be talked into it but so far haven't come across many compelling arguments.

I know that as an Admiral's Club member, I am eligible for access to the Alaska Lounges at SEA or PDX.

If I am flying AA domestically in SFO T1, does this make me eligible for the Alaska Lounge in addition to the Admiral's club under club rules vs. OneWorld Elite status?

Is this a priority pass lounge?

Maybe Delta should acquire HA. They were trying some interesting HNL TPAC flying back in the day. Delta's HND slot from HNL is struggling.

Still no showers - a missed opportunity

If memory serves, that was an Admirals Club before becoming the Alaska club. I'm not sure there's anyone else in T2 who would want the space, so I think it would have to be a CC lounge.

Ah, the Alaska Lounge, where the soup tastes so fresh, it was as if they opened the can mere moments before reheating it!

Why would a domestic lounge have showers?

I think Chase moves in. They are aggressive in opening new lounges and SFO seems like the most obvious choice aside from DEN.

"More lounge capacity is always a good thing." Is it?

Come to Australia, Even the basic Qantas lounge has showers. And beautiful shower suites in the domestic business class lounge. Perfect after a 3-4 Hour red eye flight!

Nothing would prevent one from dipping into both, though frankly the BA lounge at SFO is nothing to write home about. On the other hand CX lounge's hours are severely limited, so the odds of being able to use it are limited.

Yes.

@Ben and Eric. I was turned away from AS lounge on my F ticket SFO-LAX-LHR (all AA metal, Flagship F). Was told Admirals Club members and certain OW status holders get access.
AA lounge attendant pretty much concured.
Not bemoaning it too much, though. Had 3-5 other lounges to choose from.

Confirmed no PP access.

I'm so confused by SFO (which is my home airport and where I spent most of my airport time): their domestic lounges are categorically better than their international lounges.

The Club, Amex, AA, AS and Delta lounges kick the pants off the BA, Emirates, China Airlines and Air France Lounges. Only AC and UA (Polaris) have solid international lounges... which is okay for star alliance. Sucks to be everyone else!

Oh and let's talk about the Golden Gate Lounge in the International A Gates... Their motto might as well be "Costco food is too expensive... buy your lounge food at Grocery Outlet."

it would definitely qualify since you're on a longhaul oneworld flight. the AS lounge is probably better than the SFO AC too

@ JoePro -- That's correct, as eric notes, you'd get access to the Alaska Lounge.

Just speculation on my part, but I'd guess United will try and take it over as they've been expanding into T2. (Though there is an Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in that terminal right near the old Alaska Lounge location, which might complicate such a decision.)

I’m guessing it will become a United lounge. Would be interesting if it became a Chase or Capital One Lounge (although I’m guessing it might be too small for that)

Maybe Delta should acquire HA. They were trying some interesting HNL TPAC flying back in the day. Delta's HND slot from HNL is struggling.

They usually have one or two hot dishes in addition to the soup and salad options.