Jan 5, 2019, 2:42 pm
Last edit by: eponymous_coward
LAS: contract lounge leaves AS network on 1/1/2020
LAX: T6: Completed Spring 2019
PDX: Completed Summer 2019
SEA: N Satellite/ rooftop: upgraded to Flagship (Seating, daytime Barista, fireplace, light food buffet/$8 food offerings - Completed Summer 2019
SEA D Terminal: Planned remodel to begin Mid 2020
SFO T2 : New lounge planned to open Mid 2020 or sooner
YVR: contract lounge leaves AS network on 1/1/2020
LAX: T6: Completed Spring 2019
PDX: Completed Summer 2019
SEA: N Satellite/ rooftop: upgraded to Flagship (Seating, daytime Barista, fireplace, light food buffet/$8 food offerings - Completed Summer 2019
SEA D Terminal: Planned remodel to begin Mid 2020
SFO T2 : New lounge planned to open Mid 2020 or sooner
YVR: contract lounge leaves AS network on 1/1/2020
Alaska Lounge Refreshes
Jan 8, 2019, 1:53 pm
#76
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: OR,ID, NV
Programs: AS 75K, DL PM
Posts: 282
While burning a lounge code (cause god forbid we transfer them to family), I was advised to renew my membership now because “at any time” the rates are going to go up. She stated that the rates will be similar to what was in the survey.
Buckle up buttercups.
Buckle up buttercups.
Jan 8, 2019, 2:50 pm
#77
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Some of the options in the survey were as high as $600-700. Will be interesting to see what the pricing will be and what, if any, partners are included.
Jan 9, 2019, 1:46 pm
#79
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,723
Their somewhat official goal over the past few years has been to reduce lounge crowding...my guess is that they'll over-correct by cutting ties with PP, Lounge Buddy, and decrease memberships via higher pricing....who actually is going to be in the lounges to take advantage of the "refresh"??
Jan 9, 2019, 2:35 pm
#80
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Their somewhat official goal over the past few years has been to reduce lounge crowding...my guess is that they'll over-correct by cutting ties with PP, Lounge Buddy, and decrease memberships via higher pricing....who actually is going to be in the lounges to take advantage of the "refresh"??
Jan 9, 2019, 3:00 pm
#82
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
I could see myself paying a bit more next winter when I am up for renewal if the increase is within reason. After all they have made some expansions & improvements:
2017 - new lounge in SEA C terminal.
2018 - new lounge in JFK.
2019 - new lounge in SEA N terminal
Ensuring lounge access in both SFO terminals is probably the biggest thing on my list.
BOS could also use a fix when flying AS since their gates are in the armpit of C and the AA lounge is in different terminal.
2017 - new lounge in SEA C terminal.
2018 - new lounge in JFK.
2019 - new lounge in SEA N terminal
Ensuring lounge access in both SFO terminals is probably the biggest thing on my list.
BOS could also use a fix when flying AS since their gates are in the armpit of C and the AA lounge is in different terminal.
Jan 9, 2019, 4:35 pm
#83
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 55
Does anyone know how far in advance you can "renew"? I am many months away from my current membership expiring. I suppose I could just try to renew now and see what happens in order to hedge against the speculative fee increase, but thought I'd see if anyone knows.
Jan 10, 2019, 12:39 am
#84
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
I’m three months away and I wasn’t able to renew in SEA today. The system kept giving the guy errors.
Jan 10, 2019, 5:16 pm
#86
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
Looks like AA Club is upping the price $100 per year for all their elite tiers, for both new & renewals.
Given the lounge access partnership, I'm guessing we can anticipate at least that much of a hike for AS Lounge.
AA is actually decreasing the cost if you purchase your membership with miles. An option AS currently doesn't offer.
I guess they're trying to encourage people to burn miles by making it more attractive.
Given the lounge access partnership, I'm guessing we can anticipate at least that much of a hike for AS Lounge.
AA is actually decreasing the cost if you purchase your membership with miles. An option AS currently doesn't offer.
I guess they're trying to encourage people to burn miles by making it more attractive.
Jan 10, 2019, 7:53 pm
#87
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Looks like AA Club is upping the price $100 per year for all their elite tiers, for both new & renewals.
Given the lounge access partnership, I'm guessing we can anticipate at least that much of a hike for AS Lounge.
AA is actually decreasing the cost if you purchase your membership with miles. An option AS currently doesn't offer.
I guess they're trying to encourage people to burn miles by making it more attractive.
Given the lounge access partnership, I'm guessing we can anticipate at least that much of a hike for AS Lounge.
AA is actually decreasing the cost if you purchase your membership with miles. An option AS currently doesn't offer.
I guess they're trying to encourage people to burn miles by making it more attractive.
Mar 24, 2019, 6:49 pm
#89
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 218
Got confirmation today via Twitter that the LAX Alaska Airlines lounge will be getting a refit which is due to be done on the coming April 2-3 .
You can view the closure of the lounge for April 2-3 on the Alaska Airlines website by expanding the section Alaska Lounge locations and hours.
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You can view the closure of the lounge for April 2-3 on the Alaska Airlines website by expanding the section Alaska Lounge locations and hours.
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Mar 26, 2019, 6:02 pm
#90
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
The picture on the Alaska Lounge website under the headline "renovations" certainly is the LAX lounge based on the layout & the pillars - but it's hard to imagine them getting all that done in 2 days. Then again - with professionals working around the clock maybe they can.