Buster CT1K

Spoke to the staff yesterday. They said that they had heard a Q1 target. And then they more recently heard a Q2 target. So opening date seems a bit unsettled. Looking into the construction area, I can tell that there is still a long way to go, but I am no construction expert.

scubadu

I'm pretty sure that Amex has never hit an initial schedule milestone yet on a Cent Lounge. It's unlikely that will be different this time either.

Regards

Pat Plus

In case you're wondering about construction outside the Centurion Studio and the blocked views... the new Delta Sky Club is opening on Friday, and it's simply stunning. The lounge boasts an innovative design, a 30 ft window wall that tints automatically, stunning views, private work spaces, a full size kitchen, complimentary hot food, local beers, wines and spirits, six shower suites, changing rooms, and even a spa!

The Centurion Studio will probably offer a better complimentary drink selection after the expansion work is complete, but is unlikely to be able to compete on any other front.

I had a chance to visit the new flagship Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma airport Concourse A in person earlier this week for loungereview.com - and even got to experience the spa: https://loungereview.com/first-look-...attle-airport/

The same contractor who was working on the Sky Club is working on the Centurion expansion, and progress is visible (just peek behind the blinds!) But even at twice the current size, the Studio will remain tiny compared to the mammoth Sky Club.

The Platinum cards grants access to the Sky Club when flying on Delta, so the Sky Club may become my go-to lounge going forward. (There is a thread on the new club at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...thread-22.html)

JY1024

When I chatted with the SEA staff recently, they told me that the expansion would only give the Studio an extra 50% footprint.

RogerMurdock

Holiday Drink Menu

6:00am-9:30pm

Kerrygold On Ice
Irish cream, aged Irish whiskey and chocolate

Spiced Egg Nog
Egg nog with spiced rum w/cinnamon stick garnish

5:00pm-9:30pm only

Holiday Champagne
Brut Piper Heidsieck served with chocolate truffle

beckoa

Liquor in the SEA Lounge?

Juanefny

Do you guys prefer the new skyclub or the centurion lounge studio?

david55

I was just logging on to write a post about this. Went to both this morning for the first time. My husband and I both couldn't wait to get out of the Centurion lounge. Claustrophobic and minimal offerings.No seats... lots of families.

We decided the terminal was more interesting....but then saw the new Skyclub. WOW. Sitting here now. Beautiful, hot breakfasts, empty, tons of seating breathtaking views of the mountains and sunrise.....I almost want to get a membership just to use this club. Most impressed.

cova

The expansion is an additional 1400 square feet. As of today, 2/5/17 - they still don't know whether the SEA lounge will remain a studio or convert to a regular lounge.

DaveH

I did a double take when reading that figure. Hardly worth the bother to add that small an addition in SEA.

I'm guessing they were denied access to use more space by the port authority.

Pat Plus

The expansion is worth it, because it will plug key gaps in terms of amenities, namely the full bar and shower suite. Also there will be desperately needed additional bathrooms. (There still won't be a kitchen or hot food, though.)

The risk is that with enhanced amenities comes a greater crowd, but it's hard to tell - especially with a really nice new lounge for Delta and SkyTeam customers next door, and considering the fact that the Centurion Studio is far from the satellites.

And indeed, Amex wasn't able to get additional space. They've been pretty open about that.

s0ssos

No bowls for the soup, a lady got wine spilled all over her by the staff, saw a girl filling up her "hat" cup with juice and it overflowing.
Guess where this is?

Points Scrounger

I've never seen such problems at SEA. I've generally had good times there.

Have no idea what a "hat" cup might be?

pc95

I had a long wait for a flight from afternoon to evening, and so was looking forward to using this SEA Centurion lounge today. I'd had ok to good expereinces before - not today. It was busy in the late afternoon, so I took a stool. Finally someone left the green double chair seats against the wall, so I switched seats when it became available. I did some work for about 20 min, and made a phone call. I decided to get up for some more food and left my bag on the side-stand next to the chair. While picking food, I noticed one of the front attendants walk over to my table/seat and plop down a black "reserved" placard while I was getting food (!). I sat back down at the table and decided to ignore the placard thinking it a mistake. But She came over and I expected her to say "sorry, I didn't realize you hadn't left" but instead said, "sir sorry, I have a family of 4 coming and so if you would please move". Suffice to say I immediately just left the lounge dumbfounded and angered that their staff could pull such calculated breach of service. I called AMEX to complain and got an "apology, we'll look into this", and "well, the lounge access is complementary, sir" as their response. This for $450 fee paid. I'm disgusted with AMEX for this, and unless something changes, will not be renewing the card. So much for "making things right" or "satisfaction as important". A fleecing experience....

nwflyboy

Welcome to Seattle, where everything is over-crowded, over capacity, and getting worse with every passing day. Expect more of this ahead. It's not just the lounge.