Alaska Airlines has today opened the newest lounge in its network, replacing a previous lounge at the same airport. Let’s go over the details…
Basics of the new Alaska Lounge SFO Terminal 1
A new Alaska Lounge has opened at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The Alaska Lounge is located near gate B6, and is open daily from 5AM until 10:30PM. The new lounge is roughly 11,000 square feet, and is the second largest lounge in Alaska’s network (after the flagship Alaska Lounge in Seattle).
When it comes to lounge design, the space features lots of natural light and warm finishes. There are a variety of options, whether you want to eat, relax, work, or enjoy some plane spotting (thanks to the great apron views). The lounge is equipped with outlets at nearly all seats, plus two TalkBox booths, so that people can take calls in private. The lounge also has bathrooms, but doesn’t have showers (that’s not an amenity offered at any Alaska Lounges).
In terms of drinks, the lounge features all the options you’d expect from an Alaska Lounge, including barista coffee, a large selection of complimentary beer and wine (primarily from the West Coast), cocktails, soda, and more.
As far as food goes, there’s a rotating selection of fresh dishes throughout the day. The lounge also has some San Francisco specific food options, including a bar with sourdough bread and a selection of spreads, plus candy jars with San Francisco Bay Area favorites. There’s also the signature pancake machine, which you’ll find at all of the carrier’s lounges.
Below you can find some pictures and a video of the new Alaska Lounge SFO.
When it comes to Alaska Lounge access, there are a variety of ways you can access the lounge. The lounge is open to those on a paid Alaska first class ticket on a flight of over 2,100 miles, plus it’s open to Alaska Lounge and American Admirals Club members. On top of that, since Alaska is in oneworld, the lounge follows standard oneworld lounge access policies, including for oneworld Sapphire and oneworld Emerald members on eligible itineraries.
This completes Alaska’s move to Harvey Milk Terminal 1
Some people might be confused by an Alaska Lounge opening in San Francisco, given that the airline already had a lounge there. No, the airline isn’t operating two lounges at the airport, but rather it’s replacing the previous lounge with the new lounge.
Why? Well, Alaska recently made the move from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, so the airline of course also wanted a lounge in the terminal it actually operates out of (even though all terminals at SFO are now connected airside). Terminal 1 is a gorgeous, spacious terminal, so it offers a pleasant passenger experience even if you don’t have lounge access.
For what it’s worth, the old lounge was 9,200 square feet, so the new space is a bit bigger. However, I guess it’s furnished a lot more “efficiently,” since it has 55% more seats than the old space, despite only being around 20% bigger. More lounge capacity is always a good thing.
Bottom line
The new Alaska Lounge at SFO Terminal 1 has just opened, following the carrier moving from Terminal 2 in recent weeks. The new lounge is roughly 11,000 square feet, making it the second biggest lounge in Alaska’s network. This looks like a great space, and I look forward to visiting it.
What do you make of the new Alaska Lounge SFO Terminal 1?
Membership is free and takes no more information than commenting as a guest. Earn status points for good contributions, and see fewer ads as your status grows.