Sep 1, 2014, 12:14 am
AS SFO Boardroom closed in June 2014.
AS BR members can now access the SFO CX Lounge.
Hours of operation: 6am-1am
Requirements for access:
- Current Boardroom Membership; and
- Same day flight on an Alaska marketed & operated flight.
Entry is not open to:
- Paid F tickets
- Boardroom members with a flight on another airline (e.g., CX)
- Priority Pass holders
- BR Day Pass holders
AS BR members can now access the SFO CX Lounge.
Hours of operation: 6am-1am
Requirements for access:
- Current Boardroom Membership; and
- Same day flight on an Alaska marketed & operated flight.
Entry is not open to:
- Paid F tickets
- Boardroom members with a flight on another airline (e.g., CX)
- Priority Pass holders
- BR Day Pass holders
AS Board Room members now have access to the SFO CX business lounge effective 8/22/14
Aug 18, 2014, 10:58 am
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AS Board Room members now have access to the SFO CX business lounge effective 8/22/14
According to Board Room Administration, AS has made arrangements with Cathay Pacific for use of their International Terminal lounge at SFO as a "partner" Board Room location. Entry privileges could be active as early as this week.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
Aug 18, 2014, 11:07 am
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According to Board Room Administration, AS has made arrangements with Cathay Pacific for use of their International Terminal lounge at SFO as a "partner" Board Room location. Entry privileges could be active as early as this week.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
Aug 18, 2014, 11:18 am
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I'm not sure about everyone else, but this was about the best we could have hoped for, aside from the BA Lounge, thought that would have been harder. I find this great news if it's in fact true and welcome it. That will make the next 6 years far more palatable. What does everyone else think?
Aug 18, 2014, 12:27 pm
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According to Board Room Administration, AS has made arrangements with Cathay Pacific for use of their International Terminal lounge at SFO as a "partner" Board Room location. Entry privileges could be active as early as this week.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
I understand that this is one of the nicest lounges at SFO, located at Level 4 of the International Terminal after security (in the area with the Air France/KLM, JAL and China Airlines lounges). It's apparently on the small side for an international lounge, but offers a hot entree buffet and noodle bar, along with showers.
Looking forward to trying it out.
Aug 18, 2014, 1:06 pm
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I'm not sure about everyone else, but this was about the best we could have hoped for, aside from the BA Lounge, thought that would have been harder. I find this great news if it's in fact true and welcome it. That will make the next 6 years far more palatable. What does everyone else think?
I probably won't be departing from SFO on AS until around 9/11, so hopefully they will have it done by then. I guess my only disappointment was why they closed the SFO room in June while not moving until August. Oh well. (When I was at SFO on Saturday morning, by phone picked up the AS_BOARD_ROOM WiFi while waiting at gate 22. Sigh.)
Aug 18, 2014, 9:43 pm
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Crazy.
This would be quite fun if CX comes to fruition...would add quite a bit of value for SFO BR travelers.
Crazy.
This would be quite fun if CX comes to fruition...would add quite a bit of value for SFO BR travelers.
Aug 19, 2014, 1:32 am
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As its not a BR location I can't see a BR pass getting one in.
Aug 21, 2014, 9:58 am
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I was at the CX Lounge yesterday, so I asked the agent about the rumor. She said BR members were supposed to have access starting 8/20/14, but that has been delayed, until sometime "soon".
It is now super convenient to connect at SFO on the outbound for CX, AF, KL, BA, EK, JL (& more), if you don't mind having to pad your connection times. After arriving from SEA, I went straight to the CX lounge, where the agent checked me in and had the baggage handlers affix a priority tag to the bag I checked at SEA.
Lounge hopped over to BA Terraces before boarding CX879, to enjoy the serenity of 1A (&1K, as the load was 5 of 9). Only ten more days before the end of 744 long haul service.
CX 879 departed from A3. In the same holding area (downstairs), AS pax waiting for the PDX flight. It's still a little weird to see our little 737s parked next to all those 747s, 777s, and A380s. As an Av geek, I love the move.
It is now super convenient to connect at SFO on the outbound for CX, AF, KL, BA, EK, JL (& more), if you don't mind having to pad your connection times. After arriving from SEA, I went straight to the CX lounge, where the agent checked me in and had the baggage handlers affix a priority tag to the bag I checked at SEA.
Lounge hopped over to BA Terraces before boarding CX879, to enjoy the serenity of 1A (&1K, as the load was 5 of 9). Only ten more days before the end of 744 long haul service.
CX 879 departed from A3. In the same holding area (downstairs), AS pax waiting for the PDX flight. It's still a little weird to see our little 737s parked next to all those 747s, 777s, and A380s. As an Av geek, I love the move.
Aug 22, 2014, 3:48 am
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Originally Posted by alaskaair.com/boardroom
San Francisco International Airport (SLC)
Cathay Pacific Lounge
Board Room members must have a valid ticket for same-day travel on Alaska Airlines.
Location: 4th Floor, South Departure Hall, International Terminal
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Too bad my BR membership is lapsed and I have no SFO plans. But a step in the right direction ^
Aug 22, 2014, 6:52 am
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CX lounge now on AS website (with typo for airport code)
San Francisco International Airport (SLC)
Cathay Pacific Lounge
Board Room members must have a valid ticket for same-day travel on Alaska Airlines.
Location: 4th Floor, South Departure Hall, International Terminal
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Cathay Pacific Lounge
Board Room members must have a valid ticket for same-day travel on Alaska Airlines.
Location: 4th Floor, South Departure Hall, International Terminal
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Aug 22, 2014, 10:04 am
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Since it only states BR members, I'd imagine that's who its for.
Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
Any word if paid or award F get access?
Aug 26, 2014, 11:12 pm
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AS Board Room members now have access to the SFO CX business lounge effective 8/22/14
Greetings
I was at SFO today and heard from the Alaska folks that they have reached an agreement for BR members to use the Cathay Pacific lounge at SFO- international boarding area A...still to be determined when to take effect
I was at SFO today and heard from the Alaska folks that they have reached an agreement for BR members to use the Cathay Pacific lounge at SFO- international boarding area A...still to be determined when to take effect