New Alaska Lounge Membership Pricing (8/30/2019)
Jul 19, 2019, 12:10 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: MVPGold 75K
Posts: 494
New Alaska Lounge Membership Pricing (8/30/2019)
I got an email with price changes, but as mvpg 75k i only see 5 dollar increas . They did say, membership for spouse is being eliminated
Jul 19, 2019, 12:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
Yup, there's the price hike we've been expecting, but not as bad as expected.
I was thinking it'd be in the range of $100 increase.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/ai...nge/join-renew
Non-Status: Same Price ($450 vs. $450)
MVP: $25 increase ($400 vs. $375)
Gold: $55 increase ($350 vs. $295)
75k: $5 increase ($300 vs. $295)
Yay for Golds?
I was thinking it'd be in the range of $100 increase.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/ai...nge/join-renew
Non-Status: Same Price ($450 vs. $450)
MVP: $25 increase ($400 vs. $375)
Gold: $55 increase ($350 vs. $295)
75k: $5 increase ($300 vs. $295)
Yay for Golds?
Last edited by nearlysober; Jul 19, 2019 at 2:06 pm Reason: math
Jul 19, 2019, 1:46 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Salem, OR
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold75k, WN A-List, AA, FI, DY, UA, Marriott Lifetime Silver, Hilton Diamond, Amtrak
Posts: 129
I had planned on cancelling my membership anyways, because I did not like the so-called "elevated" changes at the PDX lounge, where I fly out of (the little fridge with lots of different snack things now gone, "upgraded" cheap undrinkable house wine, less seating after "remodel" at PDX with wooden chairs to sit on? the wood chairs were gone last Tuesday when I was there, but staff informed me they were defective and are coming back again after being returned to manufacturer. The old chairs were worn and needed replacing, but at least they were soft).
Then I had a chance last Saturday to go to the new Seattle lounge, and I was blown away. It is so awesome, I was reconsidering my decision to drop the lounge membership. The views of the runway from the new lounge were incredible. Even though the house wine has been downgraded, the free beer selections in PDX and SEA North Satellite are amazingly awesome, so I guess I'll be drinking more beer instead of wine.
And if I get 75k this year (which is likely), lounge renewal will only be 5 dollar increase instead of 55 for Golds. So, maybe I won't cancel for long.
Then I had a chance last Saturday to go to the new Seattle lounge, and I was blown away. It is so awesome, I was reconsidering my decision to drop the lounge membership. The views of the runway from the new lounge were incredible. Even though the house wine has been downgraded, the free beer selections in PDX and SEA North Satellite are amazingly awesome, so I guess I'll be drinking more beer instead of wine.
And if I get 75k this year (which is likely), lounge renewal will only be 5 dollar increase instead of 55 for Golds. So, maybe I won't cancel for long.
Jul 19, 2019, 2:04 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2001
Programs: Alaska Tanzanite 100K
Posts: 3,858
I miss the 2 phone booths, err private work areas in the far corner. Could actually conduct BUSINESS without everyone in the lounge hearing it (pet peeve of mine). Some of us road warriors have long layovers and chose to not watch the crappy ball game on the tv.
(although I did figure out how to take over the TV in the ANC lounge and watched South Park for a few hours...)
(although I did figure out how to take over the TV in the ANC lounge and watched South Park for a few hours...)
Jul 19, 2019, 2:40 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
Price hike has been expected for awhile. I remember lounge agents talking about rumors near the end of last year. UA, AA both increased their fees, and with all the upgrades AS has put into their lounges, was only a matter of time. Honestly the price hike isn't as bad as I was expecting. The loss of the spouse membership sucks for those that use it.
Jul 19, 2019, 2:40 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2001
Programs: Alaska Tanzanite 100K
Posts: 3,858
Jul 19, 2019, 2:42 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 7K, MARRIOTT PLAT PREMIER WITH AMBASSADOR
Posts: 164
Boardroom price increase
Got the email today that as of the end of August pricing will be going up to $450 but mvp gold 75 will get $150 off making it $300. Says we can renew the current pricing prior to that date I went to do that and my current pricing is $295 so sounds like minimal uptick in pricing. I’m personally ok with this I want Alaska to be profitable and lounges are getting so crowded now starts to defeat the purpose a bit so I think it makes sense with all the recent lounge additions coming in SFO and other spots. I think I gain about 33 pounds a year and get thousands of dollars of value in free mimosas and cheese cubes alone so I’ll be a customer for sure!
Jul 19, 2019, 3:22 pm
#11
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,847
Jul 19, 2019, 3:58 pm
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,387
Got the email today that as of the end of August pricing will be going up to $450 but mvp gold 75 will get $150 off making it $300. Says we can renew the current pricing prior to that date I went to do that and my current pricing is $295 so sounds like minimal uptick in pricing. I’m personally ok with this I want Alaska to be profitable and lounges are getting so crowded now starts to defeat the purpose a bit so I think it makes sense with all the recent lounge additions coming in SFO and other spots. I think I gain about 33 pounds a year and get thousands of dollars of value in free mimosas and cheese cubes alone so I’ll be a customer for sure!
Jul 19, 2019, 4:03 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Well, we all thought it was just a matter of time. With the disappearance of the 3 year membership and increases across the board of all other AS products, just hoped they would wait until next year. Not too happy with jacking up price for MPVG.
(Hoping to hit Gold for next year)
(Hoping to hit Gold for next year)
Last edited by pcoll; Jul 19, 2019 at 4:41 pm
Jul 19, 2019, 7:57 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
New price isn’t nearly as bad as I thought, nor as bad as a couple friends at the lounges thought. Of course, I’m coming to the realization that I renewed for $295 or whatever it is now to see my friends. 
Wonder what’s coming down with regard to AA...
Wonder what’s coming down with regard to AA...