{"id":5625,"date":"2023-11-09T19:17:38","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mer.tours\/alaska-airlines-tightens-lounge-access-raises-cost\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T19:17:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:17:38","slug":"alaska-airlines-tightens-lounge-access-raises-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/alaska-airlines-tightens-lounge-access-raises-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines tightens lounge access, raises cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/alaska-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Airlines<\/a> is increasing its lounge membership costs for 2024 and tightening restrictions in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, the Seattle-based carrier will increase both the costs of a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/alaska-airlines-lounge-access-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Airlines Lounge<\/a> membership and an Alaska Airlines Lounge+ membership \u2014 for both elite and non-elite Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members.<\/p>\n<p>Alaska will also dispose of one of the most uncommon perks of its lounges: the ability to enter regardless of which airline you&#8217;re flying.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:61.70854271356784%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/04\/Alaska-lounge-SEA-North-Terminal.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Alaska Airlines Lounge in the North Satellite Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). ALASKA AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"cost-of-an-alaska-airlines-lounge-membership\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Cost of an Alaska Airlines lounge membership<\/h2>\n<p>Alaska Airlines sells two types of lounge memberships. The standard membership gets you into the airline&#8217;s network of nine lounges while a Lounge+ membership gets you into Alaska lounges and those of its 25 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/oneworld-alliance-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oneworld Alliance<\/a> and other partner airlines.<\/p>\n<p>However, the carrier does offer $100 discounts for<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/alaska-mileage-plan-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Mileage Plan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-alaska-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elite status members.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, standard membership prices will increase by $50. Lounge+ memberships will increase by $100.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it breaks down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alaska Lounge membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Membership price will increase from $500 annually to $550<\/li>\n<li>Membership price for elite members will increase from $400 to $450<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alaska Lounge+ membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Membership price will increase from $650 to $750<\/li>\n<li>Membership price for elite members will increase from $550 to $650<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that a complimentary Alaska Lounge+ membership does remain a 100K Choice Benefit option for Mileage Plan elite members with MVP Gold 100K status.<\/p>\n<p>Also, cardholders with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/alaska-airlines\/reviews\/alaska-visa-signature-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Airlines Visa\u00ae Credit Card<\/a> get a $100 discount off an annual Alaska Lounge+ membership after paying with their card. (Note that the credit card discount cannot be combined with the elite status discount, though).<\/p>\n<p>However, these changes for 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/alaska-airlines-credit-card-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">follow steps the airline took this past year<\/a> in raising the cards&#8217; annual fees and adding new restrictions, such as the ability to purchase discounted lounge daypasses.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/10\/20191002_Alaska-Lounge-LAX_BStawski-16.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Alaska Airlines Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). BENJI STAWSKI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"new-lounge-entry-restrictions\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">New lounge entry restrictions<\/h2>\n<p>Starting Feb. 1, 2024, Alaska will also tighten its lounge access rules.<\/p>\n<p>Going forward, members can only enter a lounge with a boarding pass on Alaska, a Oneworld partner or one of the airline&#8217;s other non-Oneworld partners.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, this is a rule travelers face with most (if not all) U.S. airlines. After all, you can&#8217;t enter an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-american-airlines-admirals-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines Admirals Club<\/a> with a Delta Air Lines ticket.<\/p>\n<p>However, Alaska has been the exception.<\/p>\n<p>Its current rules specify that access is available to members and immediate family or up to two friends at no cost. They just need &#8220;a same-day ticketed boarding pass on any carrier.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the new restrictions, the airline will largely bring its entry requirements in line with those of many other carriers. However, it still won&#8217;t have the sort of sweeping guest restrictions and other policies rolled out at lounges like the Amex Centurion Lounge or Delta Sky Clubs.<\/p>\n<p>The same rules will apply to single-day pass holders: You&#8217;ll need to be flying on Alaska, a Oneworld airline such as American Airlines, or another Alaska partner like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/condor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Condor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/11\/20191104_JetBlue-Economy_alaska-lounge-lax-bar_KGenter.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Alaska Airlines&#8217; lounge changes are twofold: pricier annual membership fees and the end of a fairly lenient policy that allows members to enter regardless of the airline they&#8217;re flying with.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to TPG, the airline cited &#8220;more generous benefits&#8221; with its lounge memberships compared to other U.S. airlines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Occasionally, we need to adjust our pricing to make sure that quality stays at the level our members appreciate,&#8221; an Alaska spokesperson added.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alaska Airlines is increasing its lounge membership costs for 2024 and tightening restrictions in the process. Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, the Seattle-based carrier will increase both the costs of a standard Alaska Airlines Lounge membership and an Alaska Airlines Lounge+ membership \u2014 for both elite and non-elite Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members. 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Beginning Feb. 1, 2024, the Seattle-based carrier will increase both the costs of a standard Alaska Airlines Lounge membership and an Alaska Airlines Lounge+ membership \u2014 for both elite and non-elite Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members. 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