Alaska Lounge Access
Nov 2, 2022, 3:36 pm
#1
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Alaska Lounge Access
Hi All,
I'm a BA Gold / OneWorld Emerald.
Took an internal from SAN the other week, and was refused access to the Aspire in SAN. This is despite (a) flying First and (b) being Emerald - Alaska Airlines on the front door (with BA, AA and JAL). This was resolved with a Priority Pass, but I'm wondering if this now a 'thing'?
Same issue in LAS the other month too. Denied access to TheClub, on the grounds of 'contracting issues' - luckily Centurion to the rescue!
I'm a BA Gold / OneWorld Emerald.
Took an internal from SAN the other week, and was refused access to the Aspire in SAN. This is despite (a) flying First and (b) being Emerald - Alaska Airlines on the front door (with BA, AA and JAL). This was resolved with a Priority Pass, but I'm wondering if this now a 'thing'?
Same issue in LAS the other month too. Denied access to TheClub, on the grounds of 'contracting issues' - luckily Centurion to the rescue!
Nov 2, 2022, 3:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2007
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https://www.alaskaair.com/content/ai...cies-and-rules
Basically complicated lounge policies but I dont think flying F gets your access to partner lounges, only AS lounges themselves IIRC. I think you need a Lounge+ membership to do that. Aspire isnt a OW lounge so not access based on status. But honestly things change so much I can't keep up with what lounges allow access vs not anymore.
Basically complicated lounge policies but I dont think flying F gets your access to partner lounges, only AS lounges themselves IIRC. I think you need a Lounge+ membership to do that. Aspire isnt a OW lounge so not access based on status. But honestly things change so much I can't keep up with what lounges allow access vs not anymore.
Nov 2, 2022, 4:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: SAN
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olouie is correct. Aspire is a contract lounge, and the only way your OE Emerald plays in is if you were flying on BA or JAL out of SAN that day. Those airlines pay for the OE access.
Otherwise, it's Admirals Club, Alaska Lounge+, Amex Plat, and Priority Pass only.
Otherwise, it's Admirals Club, Alaska Lounge+, Amex Plat, and Priority Pass only.
Nov 3, 2022, 9:57 am
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https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=SAN
Access only for PAX flying:
Access only for PAX flying:
- American Airlines (If 'international')
- British Airways
- Japan Airlines