Jan 2, 2023, 7:19 pm
Last edit by: samosa
E-mail Sent January 4, 2023:
We're continuing to invest in upgrades to make our Lounges better (and bigger) than ever. We’re currently focusing on remodeling and renovating our popular locations in Seattle, adding our most popular amenities.
The second phase of renovations in Seattle begins on January 7, 2023, when the D Concourse Lounge will close for a complete overhaul. It’s set to reopen in summer 2023. This renovated Lounge will have 30% more seating, a new barista station and an improved layout. While the D Concourse location is closed, please visit our newly expanded C Concourse or Flagship North Satellite Lounges.
We thank you for your patience during this time and appreciate your membership. We look forward to seeing you in the Lounge soon.
The Alaska Lounge team
We're continuing to invest in upgrades to make our Lounges better (and bigger) than ever. We’re currently focusing on remodeling and renovating our popular locations in Seattle, adding our most popular amenities.
The second phase of renovations in Seattle begins on January 7, 2023, when the D Concourse Lounge will close for a complete overhaul. It’s set to reopen in summer 2023. This renovated Lounge will have 30% more seating, a new barista station and an improved layout. While the D Concourse location is closed, please visit our newly expanded C Concourse or Flagship North Satellite Lounges.
We thank you for your patience during this time and appreciate your membership. We look forward to seeing you in the Lounge soon.
The Alaska Lounge team
Alaska Lounges (2023)
Jan 1, 2023, 5:33 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,861
Made the decision to get the Citi Advantage Executive card since my Alaska Lounge + membership was going to expire at the end of January. The extra $100 for the Alaska Lounge + membership didn't seem even remotely worth it for benefits I likely would rarely if ever use such as being able to fly any airline or accessing a few random United Clubs some of which are in cities like DCA that already have Admiral's Club. I went ahead and made my spouse an authorized user which gives her the ability to access ACs without me which would be rare, but more likely to happen than needing to access an Alaska Lounge if I'm flying another airline besides Alaska or American. Anyone else making the switch?
Last edited by PDXPremier; Jan 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Jan 1, 2023, 7:08 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,594
no switch, but probably getting the card myself with wife an AU. I fly AS often enough the AS lounge access will be nice; and together we fly AA here and there or are somewhere where there’s an AC but no AS lounge. Plus need a Global Entry Credit this year.
Jan 1, 2023, 8:17 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Seattle
Programs: Alaska airlines 100k
Posts: 963
Made the decision to get the Citi Advantage Executive card since my Alaska Lounge + membership was going to expire at the end of January. The extra $100 for the Alaska Lounge + membership didn't seem even remotely worth it for benefits I likely would rarely if ever use such as being able to fly any airline or accessing a few random United Clubs some of which are in cities like DCA that already have Admiral's Club. I went ahead and made my spouse an authorized user which gives her the ability to access ACs without me which would be rare, but more likely to happen than needing to access an Alaska Lounge if I'm flying another airline besides Alaska or American. Anyone else making the switch?
Will this permit unfettered access to AS boardroom in Seattle, PDX and LAX if on an AS or AA ticket?
Will this permit unfettered access to admiral clubs at any airport with an AS boarding pass?
If spouse is an AU spouse would be permitted to all of the above as well in my absence ? (AS boardrooms and admiral clubs)
If traveling with kid and spouse all 3 would be permitted access to all of the above ??
If all the above is eligible then what’s the downside compared to having AS + boardroom for spouse and myself (over $800 annually) - would seem like a good arbitrage , so what’s the catch?
Thanks
Jan 1, 2023, 8:29 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Is it $450 annually for this card?
Will this permit unfettered access to AS boardroom in Seattle, PDX and LAX if on an AS or AA ticket?
Will this permit unfettered access to admiral clubs at any airport with an AS boarding pass?
If spouse is an AU spouse would be permitted to all of the above as well in my absence ? (AS boardrooms and admiral clubs)
If traveling with kid and spouse all 3 would be permitted access to all of the above ??
If all the above is eligible then what’s the downside compared to having AS + boardroom for spouse and myself (over $800 annually) - would seem like a good arbitrage , so what’s the catch?
Thanks
Will this permit unfettered access to AS boardroom in Seattle, PDX and LAX if on an AS or AA ticket?
Will this permit unfettered access to admiral clubs at any airport with an AS boarding pass?
If spouse is an AU spouse would be permitted to all of the above as well in my absence ? (AS boardrooms and admiral clubs)
If traveling with kid and spouse all 3 would be permitted access to all of the above ??
If all the above is eligible then what’s the downside compared to having AS + boardroom for spouse and myself (over $800 annually) - would seem like a good arbitrage , so what’s the catch?
Thanks
James
Jan 1, 2023, 8:34 pm
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,861
Is it $450 annually for this card?
Will this permit unfettered access to AS boardroom in Seattle, PDX and LAX if on an AS or AA ticket?
Will this permit unfettered access to admiral clubs at any airport with an AS boarding pass?
If spouse is an AU spouse would be permitted to all of the above as well in my absence ? (AS boardrooms and admiral clubs)
If traveling with kid and spouse all 3 would be permitted access to all of the above ??
If all the above is eligible then what’s the downside compared to having AS + boardroom for spouse and myself (over $800 annually) - would seem like a good arbitrage , so what’s the catch?
Thanks
Will this permit unfettered access to AS boardroom in Seattle, PDX and LAX if on an AS or AA ticket?
Will this permit unfettered access to admiral clubs at any airport with an AS boarding pass?
If spouse is an AU spouse would be permitted to all of the above as well in my absence ? (AS boardrooms and admiral clubs)
If traveling with kid and spouse all 3 would be permitted access to all of the above ??
If all the above is eligible then what’s the downside compared to having AS + boardroom for spouse and myself (over $800 annually) - would seem like a good arbitrage , so what’s the catch?
Thanks
Jan 2, 2023, 10:35 am
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 13,024
Made the decision to get the Citi Advantage Executive card since my Alaska Lounge + membership was going to expire at the end of January. The extra $100 for the Alaska Lounge + membership didn't seem even remotely worth it for benefits I likely would rarely if ever use such as being able to fly any airline or accessing a few random United Clubs some of which are in cities like DCA that already have Admiral's Club. I went ahead and made my spouse an authorized user which gives her the ability to access ACs without me which would be rare, but more likely to happen than needing to access an Alaska Lounge if I'm flying another airline besides Alaska or American. Anyone else making the switch?
Jan 2, 2023, 1:36 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: sometimes, strangely, I find myself at home
Programs: I need to do better in managing my affiliations. Oops, I overshot the runway for status next year.
Posts: 662
(Source Alaska Lounge personnel)
Jan 2, 2023, 2:54 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,861
Authourized users have access to Admirals Clubs only so no access to Alaska Lounges. Only the primaray card holder will show Admirals Club Membership on the back of their card and have access to any AL with a guest when they present the card for verification to the AL agent. Also eligible on arrival.
James
James
Jan 2, 2023, 4:52 pm
#13
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,479
Jan 4, 2023, 2:54 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 659
Not sure if the date was previously announced, but got an email today that the D Lounge is set to fully close on Jan 7th during it's remodel and will re-open Summer 2023. The new lounge should have 30% more seating apparently, which D could sorely use as it's layout was quite inefficient.
I did swing by the remodeled C Lounge last month and it has quite a bit more seating, but I expect it will get still get full from people who don't want to trek out to N Lounge if they're flying out of C & D (personally if I got there early enough I'd go to N). Hopefully the new D Lounge will be good enough that I won't feel compelled to head to N Lounge... at least until 2027 when the new C/D Flagship Lounge outshines N.
I did swing by the remodeled C Lounge last month and it has quite a bit more seating, but I expect it will get still get full from people who don't want to trek out to N Lounge if they're flying out of C & D (personally if I got there early enough I'd go to N). Hopefully the new D Lounge will be good enough that I won't feel compelled to head to N Lounge... at least until 2027 when the new C/D Flagship Lounge outshines N.