Jun 11, 2021, 9:41 am
Last edit by: chrisl137
Here are links to waitlists for the Alaska Lounges:
Seattle D Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/sead1
Seattle N Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/sean13
Seattle C Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/seac1
Portland Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungepdx
LAX Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungelax
Directions to the stairway to the lounge in post 1988.
Anchorage Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungeanc
New York Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungejfk
Seattle D Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/sead1
Seattle N Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/sean13
Seattle C Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/seac1
Portland Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungepdx
LAX Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungelax
Directions to the stairway to the lounge in post 1988.
Anchorage Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungeanc
New York Lounge: https://v1.waitwhile.com/welcome/alaskaloungejfk
Alaska Lounges (2021-2022)
Aug 3, 2022, 12:23 pm
#1546
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SFO/LAX/SAN/LAS/DFW/JFK/LGA/EWR/MIA
Posts: 1,073
Thanks for this! The directed amex $200 credit is a dilemma, since I try to stick to AS/AA where I don't get charged any fees. I just checked and as a 75K the lounge costs $300/yr for me, and I still have $180 in AS credit on my Amex. It would be nearly free if we could use multiple cards since I have the Gold also :-)
Edit: I called up and was able to use two cards over the phone. So $20 for a year of lounge access, I'll take it, since I have difficulty using the credits.
Edit: I called up and was able to use two cards over the phone. So $20 for a year of lounge access, I'll take it, since I have difficulty using the credits.
Alaska lounge membership via AMEX airline benefit
So I tried to purchase a lounge membership yesterday at Sea-Tac using my Amex. I wanted to split it over 2 cards (Platinum and Hilton Aspire) but apparently they don't let you do this anymore. (I know they used to.) They just switched over to a new system a few days ago that won't let you split the charge over two different cards. I emailed them but no answer yet. Online won't let you do it over 2 cards either. Does anyone know of a way to split the AS Board Membership into 2 credit cards?
DP- I was able to renew my lounge membership over the phone doing a split tender. I called the regular CS line and asked if this was possible. They said yes but they would need to transfer me to a supervisor. It took a bit for them to find someone who had the ability to do it but got it done with no issues. Took a total of 25 minuets.
Alaska Lounge Membership Purchase - Any Way to Do a Split Tender (Multiple Cards)?
also, a few other questions:
1) how useful is the AL+ for partners lounges? is access smooth? i assume we get treated like 2nd class citizens just like PPass w/ YMMV experiences since partner lounges have their own set of rules at certain times/airports. guests also YMMV. maybe its better being a direct member of AA/UA/etc lounges?
New access policy for Alaska Lounge + members at DCA United Club
2) can the AS lounges be used for arrivals? but i assume partner arrival lounge policies are YMMV and better being a direct member of AA/UA/etc lounges.
Alaska Lounge Member Access to AA Admirals Club
Admirals Club Access on Arrival
Access to ANC Alaska lounge on arrival (with Priority Pass)
3) AS website still mentions guesting privileges for AL + partners still at 2? looks like day passes are now $60, but $30/person only with bofa AS CC? website doesnt even mention where u can purchase day passes. i dont think all lounges sell them. and i assume guesting privileges are clear and set when entering AS lounges but YMMV for partners.
Aug 3, 2022, 12:32 pm
#1547
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 943
Completely forgot I could use the airline credit for this. Slam dunk, thanks!
Aug 3, 2022, 12:54 pm
#1548
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SNA
Posts: 928
1) how useful is the AL+ for partners lounges? is access smooth? i assume we get treated like 2nd class citizens just like PPass w/ YMMV experiences since partner lounges have their own set of rules at certain times/airports. guests also YMMV. maybe its better being a direct member of AA/UA/etc lounges?
Whether this is because they are genuinely happy to see me or they just view me as incremental revenue, I couldn't care less!
Aug 3, 2022, 1:23 pm
#1549
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: MVP100K, A-list, Marriott/IHG Plat, CHP525 Ticket Plat, CHP Solo Carpool 100K, Costco EXP, Tinder 1K
Posts: 820
"Elite" pricing is now for any elite down to MVP and is $350/$500 for AL/AL+.
My membership expires at the end of September and I'm looking at whether it makes more sense to renew AL ($350), AL+ ($500), or get the Citi card ($450) that gives you AC membership.
Advantages of AL/AL+: can be flying on any airline, which isn't so bad flying out of LAX since I'm likely to have to fly a bunch to DEN over the next couple years and there's not much in the way of AA or AS flights, but the walk from T6 to T7 isn't so bad.
I'm not sure if the AC membership has any advantages over AL+, other than the CC being $50/year less and the signup bonus miles that I'm not likely to take much advantage of.
I'll probably wait til the last minute and keep an eye out for discounts.
My membership expires at the end of September and I'm looking at whether it makes more sense to renew AL ($350), AL+ ($500), or get the Citi card ($450) that gives you AC membership.
Advantages of AL/AL+: can be flying on any airline, which isn't so bad flying out of LAX since I'm likely to have to fly a bunch to DEN over the next couple years and there's not much in the way of AA or AS flights, but the walk from T6 to T7 isn't so bad.
I'm not sure if the AC membership has any advantages over AL+, other than the CC being $50/year less and the signup bonus miles that I'm not likely to take much advantage of.
I'll probably wait til the last minute and keep an eye out for discounts.
Aug 3, 2022, 1:26 pm
#1550
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,724
With my travel patterns, I frequently access AA ACs via my AL+ membership (and to a lesser degree, UA UCs), many times with guests. I've never once felt as if I was being treated as "second class" by the front desk staff. All smiles, zero push-back.
Whether this is because they are genuinely happy to see me or they just view me as incremental revenue, I couldn't care less!
Whether this is because they are genuinely happy to see me or they just view me as incremental revenue, I couldn't care less!
Aug 3, 2022, 4:39 pm
#1551
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
I'm another expiring in September person, but AUS based. To get into the AC I either need AS+ or AA access otherwise there are no lounges in AUS I can use... and nearly everywhere else I fly has a Centurion Lounge I'd rather be in (Bus. Plat) - except MCO, which does have a PP lounge, I believe.
For as much as I fly, AS lounges aren't a bad deal even at $500 if that were all I were using. $500 + Amex Plat with that much overlap? Harder to justify.
Not being able to use my wallet balance for club purchases makes it worse...
For as much as I fly, AS lounges aren't a bad deal even at $500 if that were all I were using. $500 + Amex Plat with that much overlap? Harder to justify.
Not being able to use my wallet balance for club purchases makes it worse...
I might ask at SFO tomorrow if there are any deals on renewals... probably won't be.
Aug 3, 2022, 7:56 pm
#1552
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,453
My AS+ membership expires next month and I will definitely renew. Never an issue accessing AC, and supposedly will get me into the PHX UC if that ever opens. No same day AS bp requirement means I can use SFO lounge even when I'm flying UA, so I will let my UC membership go when it expires this month (good riddance!).
Aug 3, 2022, 10:30 pm
#1553
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,724
My AS+ membership expires next month and I will definitely renew. Never an issue accessing AC, and supposedly will get me into the PHX UC if that ever opens. No same day AS bp requirement means I can use SFO lounge even when I'm flying UA, so I will let my UC membership go when it expires this month (good riddance!).
Aug 3, 2022, 11:12 pm
#1554
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1K/AS 100K …Bonvoy Titanium..Hertz Presidents Club
Posts: 1,116
Aug 4, 2022, 12:17 am
#1555
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,724
Aug 4, 2022, 8:48 am
#1556
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,453
Reports are that the new PHX T3 UC will open in September. I saw workers in the space on Tuesday morning before my UA flight.
Aug 4, 2022, 3:12 pm
#1557
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: AS 75k, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 544
I just renewed for the Plus ($500) and split the fee over 2 cards ($250 each) over the phone. I had to wait a while and was transferred to 4 different people but was finally able to do it. I have a $250 Amex airline travel credit on my Hilton card and a $200 on my Platinum so I'll only pay $50 out of pocket for the membership which is fine with me. Have never had an issue getting into the AA ACs and AS lounges will let you in upon arrival which has come in handy several times.
Aug 5, 2022, 9:50 pm
#1558
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,724
The PDX C Lounge extension is officially open!
Aug 5, 2022, 10:01 pm
#1559
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Aug 6, 2022, 1:02 am
#1560
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 2,864
Is there much in the way of food there? What is the drink situation? Full bar? Thanks for the update!!
LOL... good catch! I can't see a single one.
Looks like a nice place. I'm still pretty miffed that I can't buy day passes anymore. I guess AS may get their wish and I'll just throw down for an annual membership. Caper's ever-dwindling hours at PDX leaves my Priority Pass pretty much useless (unless I want to go slug down a whiskey-sampler before my 7AM flight).
LOL... good catch! I can't see a single one.
Looks like a nice place. I'm still pretty miffed that I can't buy day passes anymore. I guess AS may get their wish and I'll just throw down for an annual membership. Caper's ever-dwindling hours at PDX leaves my Priority Pass pretty much useless (unless I want to go slug down a whiskey-sampler before my 7AM flight).