The New SFO Alaska Lounge (Opened 8/31/2021)
#151
Join Date: Jun 2018
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I know it probably wont happen, but it would be nice if AS could work a partnership with Delta for lounge access at the new airport in SLC.
Flew through there yesterday, and the new terminal looked great.
Flew through there yesterday, and the new terminal looked great.
#154
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#156
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The observation desk was open back in February. I posted photos of it HERE.
James
#157
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#158
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Nothing official, no. Given that they did a full stop in late March with construction, they're at least 6 months behind schedule, and that will likely continue to grow. I wouldn't be surprised by Q3 of 2021 or later.
#159
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Yay...
#160
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Alaska Airlines told SFGATE that it has pushed plans for a new lounge on the roof of Terminal 2, originally scheduled to open in October 2020, into 2021, due to COVID-19 related delays.
#161
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I hope I'm wrong, but I doubt this lounge will open anytime soon....certainly not 2021. AS needs to conserve cash and frankly SFO isn't the additional "hub" city that it was looking like back in the days of the VX merger.
#163
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I wouldn't be surprised if the lounges in general are gone along with first class in the next few years and AS adopts an Allegiant model in regards to scheduling and service.
#164
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I'm really curious what stage of construction (they have started construction, right?) the lounge is in. I'm guessing any final decision will come down to what's in the contract language with the airport. They're not going to want to have that space vacant if there's monthly revenue in play for leasing the space. Also, is the airport contributing anything to construction costs?
#165
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Many businesses are currently paying for leased space that sits totally empty. That's simply a phenomenon of the times.