Review of the Alaska Lounge San Francisco Airport

The wait is over, the long-awaited Alaska Airlines San Francisco (SFO) Airport is finally here, but is the expectations met? We’ll let the readers be the judge of that.

After about a year and a half, the Alaska Airlines has finally reached lounging altitude at SFO. But while many Bay Area travelers are quite excited about this news, some said it was a bit of a letdown since the location of the lounge wasn’t what the airline originally promised.

The lounge opened its’ door to travelers on August 31^st, 2021. Located in the old space of the American Airlines Admirals Club SFO Terminal 2, this 9,200 square feet of lounging space with Bay-Area inspired amenities is expected to enhance passengers travel experience.

I recently publish an article that detailed how I’m paying just $100 for Alaska Lounge and Admirals Club membership. Although this price has recently changed as of October 1, 2021, but it’s still a better way to kill 2 birds with one stone.

As seen from the pictures above, the lounge has more than enough seating areas. The lounge also made provisions for kids and the young adults. This San Francisco Giants inspired children’s playing area is shown below:

The dining area at the lounge also features a couple of communal tables which looks like a “high school cafeteria seating arrangement”.

Alaska airlines generally doesn’t do bad when it comes to food and beverage. Like Alaska’s Lounge Seattle N Concourse and other locations, this new SFO lounge is no exception as it features the airlines’ famous pancakes printing machine, trained barista to pour you that double-shot espresso or your favorite Starbucks coffee, and lots more.

Alaska lounge is known to offer one of the best Bloody Mary out there, ask anyone that knows. Some of California’s best wines and beers are also available at the bar.

Let’s toast! You’ll find a sourdough toast cart, a candy station, an art gallery, all of which are San Francisco Bay Area inspired.

In conclusion:

While the lounge was a bit of a letdown in my opinion, it still feels great having an Alaska lounge in SFO. As an Alaska lounge member and an MVP Gold 75K elite, I believe this lounge will be very beneficial especially when flying out of terminal 2. Though I’d rather pass through TSA security twice and go for The Amex Centurion Lounge SFO in terminal 3 whenever I have plenty of time to burn. This Alaska lounge will also come handy for some quick bites and drinks on arrival at SFO Terminal 2.

What do you guys think of the new Alaska Lounge at the Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport?

Kayode

Nigeria-born, California-based.

Kayode currently holds higher status on multiple airlines and hotel programs. He has visited 4 continents, 30 countries, and 35 of the 50 US states.

He began his adventure journey after selling his first cellphone ever, and used the money to apply for his first passport. He said to himself, “I’d rather have a passport than a cellphone”. And since then, he has been globetrotting.