Alaska Airlines Introduces New Lounge in Portland, Raising the Bar for Premium Travel to the West Coast | News
Alaska Airlines will welcome guests to its newest Lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) when it officially opens on June 4, underscoring the airline’s continued investments in premium travel and one of the airline’s major West Coast hubs.
After more than two years of construction, the approximately 14,000-square-foot Lounge welcomes guests with a warm, thoughtfully designed Pacific Northwest aesthetic, featuring an inviting fireplace and a striking wooden Mt. Hood mural by artist Ben Butler. It is twice the size of the current Portland Lounge and offers more than 230 seats, including Alaska’s Signature Loungers, along with high, open ceilings that bring in natural light and views of PDX’s new terminal. Guests can relax, enjoy fresh, regionally inspired food, enjoy barista-crafted drinks or cocktails from West Coast partners, or take advantage of ample electrical outlets and privacy booths for conversations and meetings.
“Portland guests have chosen Alaska for years and have played an important role in our growth in the Pacific Northwest,” said Shane Jones, senior vice president of fleet, products and guest experience. “This new Lounge is our way of saying thank you and a reflection of our growing portfolio of premium guest experiences. We look forward to opening our doors this week and welcoming guests with the signature hospitality and thoughtful touches that Alaska is known for.”
Alaska is the largest airline serving Portland and operates more flights than any other airline, including more than 100 flights per day. Portland is a critical hub in the Alaska and Hawaii network, with growing service to more than 60 destinations in North America and beyond. This summer, Alaska will launch year-round service to Everett/Paine Field and Pasco-Tri-Cities, along with seasonal service to Jackson Hole. Last month, new service began to Baltimore, Bellingham, Idaho Falls, Philadelphia and St. Louis. By this fall, Alaska will offer 50% more seats in Portland than it did two years ago, reflecting strong travel demand and the airline’s continued investments in the market.
“Our strong partnership with Alaska has helped make the new PDX a world-class destination that showcases the Pacific Northwest and where everyone feels at home,” said Chris Czarnecki, PDX business and property director. “We’re pleased that their new PDX Lounge is here for the long haul, offering travelers a beautiful place to relax, recharge and experience a taste of our region.”
The nearly $18 million investment in the Portland Lounge is part of Alaska’s growing Lounge footprint and broader commitment to improving the guest experience as it expands globally. Building on this investment, Alaska just announced its plans to open a landmark 41,000-square-foot Lounge in 2027. The Lounge, which will be located in Seattle – home to the airline’s main hub – will be the largest in its network and one of the largest airline lounges in the country. The airline is also designing its first lounge in San Diego, along with a new, expanded lounge in Honolulu, both planned for early 2028.
Alaska Airlines Lounge members have access to eight premium lounges within the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines network, including the largest lounge in Seattle and additional locations in the Anchorage, Los Angeles and San Francisco hubs. Alaska Lounge+ membership includes access to all Alaska Lounges, plus nearly 90 partner lounges worldwide, including select oneworld and partner lounges.
