Two Huge New Airport Lounges Are Now Open at SFO. Here’s What to Expect.

02.08.2024 - 06:56 / afar.com / Chase Sapphire

Enduring record-breaking TSA crowds and packed terminals has become the norm for many travelers this summer. But passengers at San Francisco International Airport can get a respite from the chaos at two just-opened lounges. Their perks include a mini gym featuring Lululemon equipment, spacious seating, and locally sourced, California-inspired cuisine.

Within roughly a month since the final section of the newly remodeled Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was unveiled on July 17, 2024, a new Alaska Lounge and the Club SFO—the airport’s first Priority Pass–accessible lounge—are now welcoming their first guests.

Here’s what passengers can expect at the newest lounge additions at SFO—and how they can get access to enjoy their amenities.

Sip a local craft brew or West Coast wine at the bar in Alaska Airlines’ new lounge in Terminal 1 at SFO.

Courtesy of Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines

The 11,000-square-foot space in Terminal 2 offers 55 percent more seating than its predecessor. Guests will find leather lounger chairs set before floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tarmac, power outlets for device-charging at nearly every seat, two TalkBox privacy booths for phone calls or virtual meetings, and elevated dining and beverage options.

As with all of Alaska’s lounges, the always available complimentary food options include a choice of soups, salad bar, and made-to-order pancakes with an assortment of syrups and toppings. Unique-to-SF goodies include sourdough from the local Acme Bread Company and candy jars filled with Bay Area sweets like Ghirardelli chocolates and multi-colored Oakland Fortune Factory fortune cookies. Guests also have the option to order bar fare favorites, including cheeseburgers and chicken tenders, for an additional cost.

On the beverage front, there’s a Coca-Cola Freestyle soda machine (which dispenses over 100 different soda and flavor combinations) and a barista station with hand-crafted espresso drinks. At the bar, complimentary drinks include local beers, such as Lagunitas and Calicraft Brewing, a rotating selection of West Coast wines, and basic liquor options. Top-shelf spirits and wines are available for a fee.

Get cozy in the lounge seating at SFO’s new Alaska Lounge.

Courtesy of Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines

The lounge is situated across from Gate B6 and is open from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. Business-class ticket holders and Oneworld Emerald and Chase Sapphire cardholders with a same-day international flight can access the lounge for free.

Alaska also offers two yearly lounge subscriptions. The basic “Alaska Lounge” membership, which starts at $450, grants the holder (plus two guests) entry to all nine locations. The “Alaska Lounge+" option also allows additional