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The Escape Lounge is a small-medium lounge in Terminal 1 airside, across from Gate 9, between Gates 8 and 8A.
Complimentary access for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members as part of the American Express Global Lounge CollectionSM. Also to departing International Business class or higher passengers such as British Airways.
Access for walk up clients is $45.00; booking in advance via Escape Lounges is $40.00. This is not a Priority Pass or airline lounge.
Amenities include a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, as well as
• Ultra-Fast internet provision, separate from the main airport Wi-Fi
• Easy, free of charge, access to the web
• Print, scan and copy
• Cellphone / tablet charging points abd poser points
(No showers; lavatories across the concourse)
Link to Escape Lounges page on OAK lounge
Link to OAK Airport lounge page
The Escape Lounge is a small-medium lounge in Terminal 1 airside, across from Gate 9, between Gates 8 and 8A.
Complimentary access for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members as part of the American Express Global Lounge CollectionSM. Also to departing International Business class or higher passengers such as British Airways.
Access for walk up clients is $45.00; booking in advance via Escape Lounges is $40.00. This is not a Priority Pass or airline lounge.
Amenities include a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, as well as
• Ultra-Fast internet provision, separate from the main airport Wi-Fi
• Easy, free of charge, access to the web
• Print, scan and copy
• Cellphone / tablet charging points abd poser points
(No showers; lavatories across the concourse)
Link to Escape Lounges page on OAK lounge
Link to OAK Airport lounge page
Escape Lounge OAK
Apr 30, 21, 7:39 am
#226
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I think they are contractually obligated not to open to PP per their exclusive agreement with Amex.
Apr 30, 21, 9:22 pm
#227
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I think that is correct, wonder when lockup provision expires? Give the drop in traffic I would be looking to renegotiate. Then again there is nothing to negotiate as long as they stay closed. Hopefully this nonsense will be done by June 15 when Gavin has promised the whole state is open for biz.
May 2, 21, 6:49 am
#228
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All the food at this lounge location comes in from somewhere else in the terminal where they roll it in on carts and bring it in the front door. This may be why it's closed, for safety etc.
Other Escape Lounges where they may have the kitchen inside, appear to be open such as this one: https://www.escapelounges.com/us/ontario-terminal-4.htm
Other Escape Lounges where they may have the kitchen inside, appear to be open such as this one: https://www.escapelounges.com/us/ontario-terminal-4.htm
Jun 26, 21, 5:15 pm
#229
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Signs of life, but still closed ...
Yesterday AM, the lights were on, and someone in business attire was at one of the tables with a portfolio, etc. One can only hope he was preparing for a reopening prior to my next OAK departure
Yesterday AM, the lights were on, and someone in business attire was at one of the tables with a portfolio, etc. One can only hope he was preparing for a reopening prior to my next OAK departure
Jun 27, 21, 10:33 pm
#230
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But...it will let you book for Wednesday, June 30! Let's hope that's the reopening day.
Jul 6, 21, 9:06 pm
#231
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Still not open, as far as I can tell. I'm surprised. Air travel has really picked up, and Escape Lounge has done the whole rebranding with Amex. I wonder if they're having difficulty hiring sufficient staff.
Jul 6, 21, 9:56 pm
#232
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Still not open, but at least it still appears on the website (while ONT has completely disappeared).
Jul 8, 21, 9:29 am
#233
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Jul 8, 21, 10:40 am
#235
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Jul 13, 21, 4:16 pm
#237
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I've got high hopes
I've got high hopes
I've got high apple pie In the sky hopes...
And then I open the thread to disappointment.
Jul 16, 21, 12:42 pm
#238
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Covid exposure in my kid's daycare class means first plane trip in 20 months is canceled
Jul 18, 21, 10:08 pm
#239
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Lounge is open once again! 11am-7pm. Amex Plat holders can use it on arrival which is very convenient as my flight got in at 10:55am this morning.
The entire food&drinks menu is on a QR code, everything has to be ordered from a server. I had a soup, sandwich, and cookie, all were fine. There was also a salmon main dish that I didn't try as there was a 15-minute wait to receive it.
The entire food&drinks menu is on a QR code, everything has to be ordered from a server. I had a soup, sandwich, and cookie, all were fine. There was also a salmon main dish that I didn't try as there was a 15-minute wait to receive it.
Jul 22, 21, 7:43 pm
#240
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Enjoying my first visit in a while. The lounge is vastly improved - no more overcrowding - virtually all Amex Plat now since Norwegian and BA are both gone from OAK and no more priority pass. Food selection is way better and everything is personally served to you due to nonsensical post Covid regs. Staff is wonderful (of course old staff was too). Drinks are stiff!
I am increasing my rating and highly recommend the new improved Escape. Only downside is the 7pm closing time.
I am increasing my rating and highly recommend the new improved Escape. Only downside is the 7pm closing time.
