As Alaska Airlines continues its international expansion, the carrier has committed to a "multimillion-dollar investment" in its lounge portfolio, including a new lounge in Seattle, the airline announced Thursday.
The global Alaska Lounge at Seattle's C Concourse is scheduled to open in late 2027. It will span more than 41,000 square feet and have about 700 seats across two levels, multiple premium bars, à la carte dining, showers and views of the Olympic Mountains, according to Alaska.
The main level will be for Alaska Lounge members, day-pass guests and eligible first-class customers. The upper level will be dedicated to international long-haul travelers, "serving Suites and lie-flat guests" as well as eligible Atmos Titanium members traveling internationally.
Alaska also has announced a new lounge location in Portland, Ore., scheduled to open this summer, an expanded lounge in Honolulu and the carrier's first lounge in San Diego. The latter two are scheduled to open in early 2028.
The carrier also has opened a new check-in lobby at the airport for Suites and Atmos Titanium customers. The Seattle Suites lobby is a dedicated entrance to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint and is extended to immediate family or up to two guests on the same reservation.
Dedicated Suites and Atmos Titanium member check-in lanes will roll out in other Alaska hubs "soon," including in Anchorage, Portland, Ore., San Francisco and Los Angeles, and internationally in Rome, Tokyo, Seoul, London (starting today) and Reykjavik, according to Alaska.