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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
Nov 1, 22, 11:29 am
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Originally Posted by ucdtim17
I suspect both will get more crowded as Southwest schedules more flights in the terminal
It would be a big spike in traffic if we ever see a repeat of something like BA or Norwegian return to OAK and include Escape Lounge access for premium cabin passengers.
Nov 2, 22, 9:03 am
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Originally Posted by dhuey
I doubt it will increase admissions to the lounge much. The Terminal 1 gates are close enough (and airside) such that most of those traveling on Southwest with a Plat card probably already show up in the lounge, regardless of where their gate is. I'm also guessing that Southwest passengers in general are less likely to have a Plat card. (No snobbery on my part there -- I love my Plat card and I love flying the Love Airline.)
It would be a big spike in traffic if we ever see a repeat of something like BA or Norwegian return to OAK and include Escape Lounge access for premium cabin passengers.
It would be a big spike in traffic if we ever see a repeat of something like BA or Norwegian return to OAK and include Escape Lounge access for premium cabin passengers.
As for the WN passengers - I'd expect that a lot of WN passengers have Platinum cards, but most of that subset are business travelers who fly OAK for the easy in / easy out and spend as little time as possible in an airport terminal.
Nov 2, 22, 8:15 pm
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Originally Posted by dhuey
I doubt it will increase admissions to the lounge much. The Terminal 1 gates are close enough (and airside) such that most of those traveling on Southwest with a Plat card probably already show up in the lounge, regardless of where their gate is. I'm also guessing that Southwest passengers in general are less likely to have a Plat card. (No snobbery on my part there -- I love my Plat card and I love flying the Love Airline.)
It would be a big spike in traffic if we ever see a repeat of something like BA or Norwegian return to OAK and include Escape Lounge access for premium cabin passengers.
It would be a big spike in traffic if we ever see a repeat of something like BA or Norwegian return to OAK and include Escape Lounge access for premium cabin passengers.
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Nov 2, 22, 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by DELee
I agree with this more. If you do have a Platinum card and are flying WN to/from OAK, you're already using this lounge.
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Nov 2, 22, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by dhuey
I think Eastbay1K is also right that there are probably a lot of Southwest passengers on business travel, with a Plat, who are all-business at OAK: spend as little time in the terminal as possible. These types probably show up in the lounge only when their flight is delayed.
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Nov 2, 22, 8:50 pm
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Originally Posted by DELee
Fundamentally, I've found that, for most travelers, FTers, business or otherwise, you're a lounge person or not.
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Nov 2, 22, 9:21 pm
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Originally Posted by dhuey
I think Eastbay1K is also right that there are probably a lot of Southwest passengers on business travel, with a Plat, who are all-business at OAK: spend as little time in the terminal as possible. These types probably show up in the lounge only when their flight is delayed.
Nov 3, 22, 9:57 am
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Originally Posted by dhuey
I think Eastbay1K is also right that there are probably a lot of Southwest passengers on business travel, with a Plat, who are all-business at OAK: spend as little time in the terminal as possible. These types probably show up in the lounge only when their flight is delayed.
I'd rather get to the airport early and not sweat the unexpected freeway wreck or BART meltdown and have my breakfast / coffee / lunch / snack / cocktail (just depends what and when) in the lounge. And when flying WN, it is the only way to have a PDB! I also welcome a brisk 10 to 15 minute walk prior to a flight.
Nov 3, 22, 10:05 am
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
I also welcome a brisk 10 to 15 minute walk prior to a flight.
Mar 18, 23, 12:34 pm
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Greetings from the lounge. It’s about 1/3 full. Food options are good but not as great as pre-pandemic. Staff is friendly, as they have always been in my experience.
Mar 18, 23, 1:14 pm
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Those food photos are 10x better than anything I have ever seen served there. If that menu is par for the course now then we are back in business with Escape.
