The New SFO Alaska Lounge (Opened 8/31/2021)
Oct 14, 2021, 12:51 pm
#391
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Even pre-COVID I've never gotten my BP to scan as eligible at any Alaska Lounge. I pretty much just present my lounge card from the beginning and just verbally tell them my flight number. I actually miss the fingerprint scanners since that has always been a much easier process for me.
Nov 21, 2021, 3:01 pm
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SFO Lounge and PP?
The SFO lounge has joined Priority Pass. Access is granted on departure but not arrival. More details here: https://www.prioritypass.com/en/loun...-alaska-lounge
Nov 21, 2021, 6:40 pm
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Nov 21, 2021, 8:09 pm
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Nov 22, 2021, 2:10 am
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AMEX vs all other Memberships from other Credit Cards
If one has a Priority Pass membership from an Amex card, then you cannot use the card at a restaurant. With PP from Chase or other bank card, one can. This can make a big difference at an airport such as SEA, where the two PP lounges are far away from AS gates. Trail Head BBQ Bar in the main terminal at SEATAC is a better option for AS flyers who use PP.
Nov 24, 2021, 1:09 am
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It also makes a big difference at SFO, where the AMEX lounge is often waitlisted at peak times. There are 2 decent PP restaurants which are free to CSR customers (and other non-Amex PP).
Nov 24, 2021, 10:12 am
#398
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Jul 23, 2022, 10:59 am
#399
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I (and three others) have a 3 hour layover in SFO, flying on Alaska Air. Which of the following lounges would be the best option:
- I have the BofA Alaska Air and the Alaska Air lounge pass would be $30 per person.
- I have Amex Platinum for the Centurion lounge
- I have Priority Pass from Capital One, which I think are on par with the Chase ones.
Jul 23, 2022, 11:05 am
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I (and three others) have a 3 hour layover in SFO, flying on Alaska Air. Which of the following lounges would be the best option:
- I have the BofA Alaska Air and the Alaska Air lounge pass would be $30 per person.
- I have Amex Platinum for the Centurion lounge
- I have Priority Pass from Capital One, which I think are on par with the Chase ones.
Centurion is nice, but often crowded later in the day. No security re-clear anymore, though.
We’re in SFO right now and Centurion was nice In unexpected morning, so time of day matters.
Cheers.
Jul 23, 2022, 11:14 am
#401
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I see that they have recently added Lark Creek Grill in T2 to PP. I think I’d try that. The restaurants in T3 are also nice. I would not go to AS lounge if one had to pay.
Centurion is nice, but often crowded later in the day. No security re-clear anymore, though.
We’re in SFO right now and Centurion was nice In unexpected morning, so time of day matters.
Cheers.
Centurion is nice, but often crowded later in the day. No security re-clear anymore, though.
We’re in SFO right now and Centurion was nice In unexpected morning, so time of day matters.
Cheers.
Jul 23, 2022, 11:15 am
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Jul 23, 2022, 11:42 am
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With regular (unrestricted) PP, I'd head to the restaurants. The Alaska Lounge is pleasant, but not $60 for two pleasant if there are other options.
Jul 23, 2022, 12:19 pm
#404
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I previously utilized the AMEX @ SFO lounge, but until the expansion is finished, I’ve moved all of my SFO lounge time to AS because the Centurion is perpetually overcrowded / waitlist.
It’s not the flagship AS lounge, but it’s decent. 🤙🏻🍹
It’s not the flagship AS lounge, but it’s decent. 🤙🏻🍹
Last edited by anteater; Jul 23, 2022 at 12:24 pm
Jul 23, 2022, 12:35 pm
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