Dec 1, 2017, 12:57 am
Last edit by: eponymous_coward
Present state(as of 4/30/18)
- AS/VX flights consolidated from T8/T4 to T7 in late 2017
- Terminal 7 under construction
- No TSA Precheck
- Limited restaurant choices
- Lounges:
- Purchased day pass option revoked for Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in T4
- Alaska Lounge in T7 opened on April 30 2018. Accepts Priority Pass (usual caveats apply, see Priority Pass Denied Entry thread). Will be open 5 AM-10 PM, except 5 AM-5 PM on Saturdays.
- No day pass access to BA lounge
AS (and VX) Moved to T7 at JFK; New Alaska Lounge (April, 2018)
Apr 30, 2018, 2:40 pm
#286
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"[Insert random item here] for a West Coast vibe" seems to be Alaska's primary marketing messaging right now. That being said, the color palette and materials do remind me of some of the better resorts I've stayed at in coastal Southern California for work events (I've sat on those very same barstools at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes) so I guess they are kinda hitting the mark.
Apr 30, 2018, 2:46 pm
#287
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"[Insert random item here] for a West Coast vibe" seems to be Alaska's primary marketing messaging right now. That being said, the color palette and materials do remind me of some of the better resorts I've stayed at in coastal Southern California for work events (I've sat on those very same barstools at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes) so I guess they are kinda hitting the mark.
Apr 30, 2018, 2:50 pm
#288
Join Date: Oct 2014
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I visited the new Lounge this morning. Fire place isn't set up yet but otherwise it is fully operational. Beautiful space and it does accept priority pass.
Meals are available to purchase.
https://singleflyer.com/2018/04/30/a...inal-7-at-jfk/
Meals are available to purchase.
https://singleflyer.com/2018/04/30/a...inal-7-at-jfk/
Last edited by Single_Flyer; Apr 30, 2018 at 6:58 pm Reason: Added photo
Apr 30, 2018, 8:40 pm
#289
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I don't mind paying a premium for better beverages for people that want them, but honestly appreciate the (not the best, but definitely drinkable) wine and craft beer selection. I used a United Club pass for the first time in a while recently, and was told I'd have to pay $6 to get something on the level of a Blue Moon. Only Coors or Miller Light (or similar level) were complimentary, and the wine I tried made my teeth hurt. Ideally it'd all be free, but when I want that, I try to hit an AMEX lounge.
May 2, 2018, 8:29 pm
#291
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They've tried to accommodate PreCheck when possible but still no dedicated line. I've been told they are actively working with TSA to resolve this though.
May 9, 2018, 12:11 pm
#292
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NYC
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I visited the lounge and it’s easily the nicest Alaska lounge in the system, with great views and lots of daylight. It seems most of the people inside the lounge are Priority Pass, and I’ll say some of them were pretty gross (like, bare disgusting feet, putting it up on furniture, etc.) Hopefully it was an anomaly.
The free food selection seems to be the same or slightly less (just english muffins and bagels) but the coffee bar set up is fantastic and easily the best in the entire terminal. The bathrooms are also a+ (even if there’s no shower) and nicer than the Concorde Room.
Ops in general seem much better in T7 now, though the terminal itself is still in really bad condition. Fortunately you can avoid most of it now and stay in the lounge right up until boarding, which I’d reccommend.
The free food selection seems to be the same or slightly less (just english muffins and bagels) but the coffee bar set up is fantastic and easily the best in the entire terminal. The bathrooms are also a+ (even if there’s no shower) and nicer than the Concorde Room.
Ops in general seem much better in T7 now, though the terminal itself is still in really bad condition. Fortunately you can avoid most of it now and stay in the lounge right up until boarding, which I’d reccommend.
May 9, 2018, 1:46 pm
#294
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May 9, 2018, 3:25 pm
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I visited the lounge and it’s easily the nicest Alaska lounge in the system, with great views and lots of daylight. It seems most of the people inside the lounge are Priority Pass, and I’ll say some of them were pretty gross (like, bare disgusting feet, putting it up on furniture, etc.) Hopefully it was an anomaly.
The free food selection seems to be the same or slightly less (just english muffins and bagels) but the coffee bar set up is fantastic and easily the best in the entire terminal. The bathrooms are also a+ (even if there’s no shower) and nicer than the Concorde Room.
Ops in general seem much better in T7 now, though the terminal itself is still in really bad condition. Fortunately you can avoid most of it now and stay in the lounge right up until boarding, which I’d reccommend.
The free food selection seems to be the same or slightly less (just english muffins and bagels) but the coffee bar set up is fantastic and easily the best in the entire terminal. The bathrooms are also a+ (even if there’s no shower) and nicer than the Concorde Room.
Ops in general seem much better in T7 now, though the terminal itself is still in really bad condition. Fortunately you can avoid most of it now and stay in the lounge right up until boarding, which I’d reccommend.
May 9, 2018, 4:12 pm
#296
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May 9, 2018, 4:39 pm
#297
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Imagine all the people waiting to pour cream
We may call you a dreamer, and you are the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
In Alaska Reality ...♫♫
May 9, 2018, 9:31 pm
#298
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655pm flight jfk sfo
i have precheck but not sure a precheck line
at security yet and aren't there a bunch
of europe flights at that time
need to check a bag
what time would you guys arrive at t7?
i have precheck but not sure a precheck line
at security yet and aren't there a bunch
of europe flights at that time
need to check a bag
what time would you guys arrive at t7?
May 9, 2018, 11:25 pm
#299
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Correct. They flew out a manager from PIKE Place location (notice there is no "S") to train the staff. I was told that they decided to keep the barista as a Alaska employee (rather than contract with Starbucks) so as to provide Alaska level of service. All Lounge employees are true Alaska team members.
May 9, 2018, 11:50 pm
#300
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Yep, I was talking to the lounge staff and apparently they’ve all been trained.
Everything was really good from the coffee bar and it’s a nice perk. Apparently the next lounge to get this treatment is the N concourse lounge when it opens.
Everything was really good from the coffee bar and it’s a nice perk. Apparently the next lounge to get this treatment is the N concourse lounge when it opens.