Major Changes To Alaska Lounge Day Passes

Changes have been made to the carrier's day pass offering.

What has changed about Alaska Lounge day passes

Lounge day passes were $50 and were valid at all locations for 24 hours. Alaska Airlines has made changes to this feature.

• The cost of a day pass has been increased from $50 to $60
• Day passes can only be purchased for visits in Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and San Francisco (SFO); day passes are no longer valid in Anchorage (ANC), Portland (PDX), or Seattle (SEA)
• Day passes are now only valid at the location at which they were purchased, so you can’t use them to visit multiple lounges anymore

These new restrictions aren't applicable to:

• Day passes sold or distributed before June 13, 2022
• Future use or additional guest day passes for lounge members
• Day passes for active duty military
• Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K passes

It is being made to maintain space for lounge members and other guests.

Are these lounge access changes a big deal?

Airport lounge crowding is a big problem. Alaska Airlines is trying to expand its lounge footprint in Portland and Seattle because of the issues with this.

I think the number of American Admirals Club members accessing Alaska Lounges has increased in the past year or so because of the close partnership between Alaska and American.

Reducing the sale of lounge day passes is one way to reduce lounge crowding. Alaska Airlines co- branded credit cards have a 50% off lounge day passes perk. The cost of access has gone up from $25 to $30 and will no longer be available in some places.

It was a good deal to buy lounge access for $25, which is less than the cost of two drinks at airports.

Bottom line

The Alaska Lounge day passes are more strict. The price has been increased by 20%, day passes are only valid at one location, and day passes can no longer be used in Alaska.

Those who saw value in purchasing these passes won't be happy about this development, while members and others who have lounge access will appreciate that this reduces crowding

What do you think about the Alaska Lounge day passes?