Alaska Lounge Membership Cost

These are the most common questions about Alaska Lounge membership and access, answered in plain language without the travel-blogger jargon. Read these before deciding whether to join or how to find a pass.

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  How much does it cost to join the Alaska Lounge? Standard membership: $595/year · Alaska Lounge+: $795/year · Day pass: $65 per person at select airports · You must have an Atmos Rewards account to purchase a membership

  Alaska Airlines offers two annual membership tiers. The standard Alaska Lounge membership costs $595 per year and gets you into all eight Alaska-operated lounges in the United States. The Alaska Lounge+ membership costs $795 per year and adds access to nearly 90 partner lounges worldwide — primarily American Airlines Admirals Clubs (when flying Alaska, American, or Hawaiian), select Qantas Clubs, and select United Clubs when traveling on Alaska. Both memberships include your immediate family (a spouse or domestic partner, plus children under 21) or up to two guests at no extra charge — a meaningful perk that makes the per-visit value much stronger for couples and families. To buy either membership, you need to be enrolled in the Atmos Rewards program, which is free to join. You can purchase a membership online at alaskaair.com, at any Alaska Lounge front desk, or by phone. Memberships are non-refundable once purchased.
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  Is the Alaska Lounge membership worth it? Worth it if you visit 9+ times per year on the standard plan · Day pass is $65, so 9 visits = $585 in pass costs vs. $595 membership · Families and couples get dramatically better value since guests are free · Lounge+ worth it if you also want Admirals Club and partner lounge access

  The math on a standard membership is straightforward: at $65 per day pass, you break even on the $595 annual membership after about nine individual visits — before counting any guests. Since guests travel free with a member, every visit with a companion doubles or triples the effective value. A couple flying together 5 times a year would pay $650 in day passes ($65 × 2 people × 5 trips) but only $595 for a single membership that covers both of them. If you fly Alaska or partner airlines from airports with Alaska Lounges — primarily Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Portland (PDX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK), and Anchorage (ANC) — and travel more than 8 to 10 times a year, the standard membership almost always pays for itself. The upgrade to Lounge+ makes sense if you also spend meaningful time in airports with American Airlines Admirals Clubs — particularly useful for cross-country connections.
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  What is Alaska Lounge Plus membership and what does it add? Alaska Lounge+ costs $795/year · Adds access to ~90 partner lounges worldwide including American Admirals Clubs · Includes select Qantas Clubs and United Clubs when on Alaska flights · Standard membership only opens Alaska-operated lounges

  Alaska Lounge+ is the premium tier of Alaska’s lounge membership program, priced $200 higher per year than standard at $795 annually. The key difference: in addition to all eight Alaska-operated lounges, the + tier unlocks access to American Airlines Admirals Club locations when you are arriving or departing on Alaska, Hawaiian, or American Airlines on that same day. It also includes select Qantas Club locations when traveling on Qantas, and select United Club locations when traveling on Alaska. The guest and family policy is the same as the standard tier — your spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 travel with you free at Admirals Club locations when you are flying Alaska, Hawaiian, or American. For frequent travelers who use connecting airports where American Airlines operates Admirals Clubs but Alaska does not have its own lounge — cities like Charlotte, Miami, Dallas, Chicago O’Hare, or Philadelphia — the Lounge+ upgrade can provide meaningful additional value beyond what you would get from a standard membership alone.
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  Does Priority Pass get you into Alaska Lounges? No — Alaska Lounges do not participate in Priority Pass · Priority Pass will not grant entry regardless of tier or card · To access Alaska Lounges you need a paid membership, a day pass, eligible elite status, a first-class ticket on qualifying flights, or specific credit cards

  Alaska Airlines opted out of the Priority Pass network entirely. No Priority Pass card — not the standard, Select, or Prestige tier — will open the door at any Alaska Lounge location. This is a point of genuine confusion because Priority Pass grants access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide, so travelers assume it covers everything. At Alaska Lounges, the only valid entry credentials are: an active Alaska Lounge or Lounge+ membership, a $65 day pass purchased at the lounge that day, an Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card (which provides 8 lounge passes per year, 2 per quarter), eligible Atmos Rewards Titanium elite status, a same-day first-class ticket on qualifying Alaska or partner airline routes, or Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard membership (which gives Admirals Club access that extends to Alaska Lounges via the Lounge+ reciprocity agreement). If you have a Priority Pass card through another credit card like Chase Sapphire Reserve, it will not work here.
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  Where can I find the Alaska Lounge — and where are the locations? 8 Alaska-operated lounges at 6 U.S. airports: SEA (multiple), LAX, PDX (brand new June 2026), SFO, JFK, and ANC · Day passes sold at LAX, JFK, PDX, SEA, and SFO only · New lounges coming: Seattle flagship in 2027, San Diego and Honolulu in early 2028

  Alaska Airlines currently operates eight branded lounges across six U.S. airports. Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) has multiple locations and is the airline’s largest hub. Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York JFK, Portland (PDX — brand new as of June 4, 2026), and Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) round out the domestic network. The new PDX lounge is located at the top of Concourse C near gates C4 and C5, open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For the Portland lounge specifically, the two older spaces on Concourse C and Concourse B are permanently closed — only the new 14,000-square-foot flagship is now open. Looking ahead, Alaska announced a landmark 41,000-square-foot lounge in Seattle for 2027, plus expansions into San Diego and Honolulu in early 2028. If you are looking for partner lounge locations accessible with Alaska Lounge+ membership, the full list of Admirals Club, select Qantas Club, and select United Club locations is available through the Alaska Airlines website and changes periodically.
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  What is the Atmos Summit lounge pass and how does it work? The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card ($395 annual fee) gives 8 lounge passes per year · 2 passes issued each calendar quarter · Each pass covers 1 adult + up to 2 children under 21 · Passes expire at the end of the quarter in which they are issued

  The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite is Alaska’s most premium co-branded credit card, carrying a $395 annual fee. One of its signature perks is a set of eight Alaska Lounge passes per year — delivered as two passes per calendar quarter (January–March, April–June, July–September, October–December). Each pass grants access to one adult and up to two children under 21 traveling together, and covers an entire travel day, meaning you can use a single pass to access multiple Alaska Lounge locations during one trip with connections. The critical detail: passes expire at the end of the calendar quarter in which they are issued. A pass issued in April expires June 30 — it does not roll over to the next quarter if unused. To redeem a pass, log into your Atmos Rewards account, navigate to Rewards, and select “Use your Lounge day pass” to generate a one-time code to show at the lounge desk. At $65 per day pass in retail value, the eight annual passes represent up to $520 in potential savings — more than the card’s $395 annual fee on lounge access alone before counting the card’s other travel perks.
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  What are Alaska partner lounges and who can access them? Alaska Lounge+ membership unlocks ~90 partner lounges including American Admirals Clubs · Standard Alaska Lounge membership does NOT include partner lounges · Atmos elite status at the Titanium level includes lounge access on international oneworld flights

  The term “Alaska partner lounges” refers to third-party lounge networks that Alaska Lounge+ members can access in addition to Alaska’s own locations. The primary partnership is with American Airlines Admirals Clubs — when you hold a Lounge+ membership and are traveling on Alaska, Hawaiian, or American Airlines on that day, you can walk into any Admirals Club as well. Additional partner access includes select Qantas Club locations when flying Qantas, and select United Club locations when traveling on Alaska. Importantly, a standard Alaska Lounge membership ($595) does not include partner lounge access at all. The partner access is exclusively a Lounge+ ($795) benefit. Separately, Atmos Rewards elite status at the Titanium tier (the highest level, requiring 135,000 status points in a calendar year) includes access to business and first-class lounges when traveling on any oneworld member airline to destinations outside of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico — a different and separate form of partner lounge access that has nothing to do with a paid membership.
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  What is the PDX lounge day pass and how do I get one? $65 per person · Available at Portland PDX, Seattle SEA, Los Angeles LAX, San Francisco SFO, and New York JFK only · Purchase at the lounge on the day of travel · Must have a same-day boarding pass on any airline · No guests included — children under 2 travel free

  The day pass is Alaska’s walk-in access option for non-members who want to use the lounge on a single travel day without committing to an annual membership. At $65 per person, you purchase it at the lounge front desk on the day of your travel using any form of payment. You must present a same-day, ticketed boarding pass for any airline — not just Alaska — plus a valid photo ID. Day passes are only available at five locations: Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and New York (JFK). Two important restrictions: no guests are allowed on a day pass (the pass covers you alone), and the lounge can decline to sell a day pass or limit lounge entry during high-capacity periods — so if you show up during a peak morning rush, there is no guarantee you will get in even with cash in hand. Children under two years old may accompany a day pass holder at no charge. If you are traveling as a couple or family, the math changes quickly: two $65 day passes cost $130 per trip, meaning just five trips together in a year would total $650 — more than the $595 annual membership that covers all family members.

There are more ways into an Alaska Lounge than most people realize. This table shows every option, its cost, and what it covers.

Use the buttons below to find Alaska Airlines airport locations, lounges, and travel resources near you. Confirm lounge hours and access requirements directly with Alaska Airlines before your trip — policies can change.