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
May 15, 2019, 2:24 pm
#151
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On the plus side, it is still open with some new seats, some snacks, and some beverages and the new tables have many power outlets.
May 30, 2019, 5:57 pm
#152
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LAX lounge status update: The bar area is still walled off for construction. Beer and wine only.
Suggestion: Go early and head to American Airline Lounge instead.
Suggestion: Go early and head to American Airline Lounge instead.
May 30, 2019, 5:58 pm
#153
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May 30, 2019, 6:06 pm
#154
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I did not see any more or new barstools.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
May 30, 2019, 6:28 pm
#155
Join Date: Mar 2019
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I did not see any more or new barstools.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
May 31, 2019, 11:50 am
#156
Join Date: Jul 2018
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The reduction in services are food and drink. Which would have been in some people's decision process to join, buy a First Class ticket, as well as buy or use day passes.
Overall, it appears as if the lounge is trying but whomever is overseeing it is not interested or not budgeted to make this happen quickly or exceed customer expectations.
May 31, 2019, 1:33 pm
#157
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Hard to say where the fault is in the delays - but anyone who's ever hired a contractor to work on their home probably has an opinion on where the fault lay 
But seriously, can you imagine the logistical nightmare of doing construction at an active airport post security? Clearly the people involved in the planning should've had experience and should've taken that into consideration... but there's any # of potential causes for the delays from the contractor to the airport authority to Alaska themselves.
We will probably never know the full story.... unless it gets to the point where litigation is involved
But seriously, can you imagine the logistical nightmare of doing construction at an active airport post security? Clearly the people involved in the planning should've had experience and should've taken that into consideration... but there's any # of potential causes for the delays from the contractor to the airport authority to Alaska themselves.
We will probably never know the full story.... unless it gets to the point where litigation is involved
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May 31, 2019, 2:15 pm
#158
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Yes, stuff happens. And contracts have contingencies, incentives, and penalties.
Construction in airports is routine, an every day routine.
So, there is also the possibility of incompetence. Or the reason for the delays could be totally and reasonably unforeseen. But don't need to know the reasons or the full story. I not seen any pro-active attempt to make up for the lack of service to the customers.
Construction in airports is routine, an every day routine.
So, there is also the possibility of incompetence. Or the reason for the delays could be totally and reasonably unforeseen. But don't need to know the reasons or the full story. I not seen any pro-active attempt to make up for the lack of service to the customers.
Jun 4, 2019, 2:39 pm
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I did not see any more or new barstools.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
Seating is a mishmash. A few barstools at the standing tables. Some of the old cafe tables from the bar with the metal chairs. The new hard bench. The new soft bench. The old leatherette no foam left side chairs. A few new nice upholstered lounge chairs with power.
The good news in that the new lounge in the SEA north terminal is supposed to open at the end of June.
The bad news is that sitting in the existing N lounge is like sitting in a 3.0 Richter scale, ongoing earthquake today.
Jun 4, 2019, 2:54 pm
#160
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I'm hoping the new lounge is ready by June 30th - I'm flying out that morning (doubt it'll be ready for my next trip on June 15).
I did have the dumb luck to by flying out on 06/30/17 when for opening day of the C Terminal Lounge - so maybe they'll time the grand opening nicely for me again
I did have the dumb luck to by flying out on 06/30/17 when for opening day of the C Terminal Lounge - so maybe they'll time the grand opening nicely for me again
Jun 4, 2019, 8:06 pm
#161
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I'm hoping the new lounge is ready by June 30th - I'm flying out that morning (doubt it'll be ready for my next trip on June 15).
I did have the dumb luck to by flying out on 06/30/17 when for opening day of the C Terminal Lounge - so maybe they'll time the grand opening nicely for me again
I did have the dumb luck to by flying out on 06/30/17 when for opening day of the C Terminal Lounge - so maybe they'll time the grand opening nicely for me again
