Alaska Airlines Debuts New Lounge at Portland International Airport
- Joe Breitfeller
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
Alaska Airlines has today announced the opening of their newest lounge at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The new lounge features twice the square space and seating of the current space.
On Tuesday (June 2, 2026), Alaska Airlines announced the opening of their newest lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX), which features thoughtfully designed spaces with twice the square footage and seating of the current space. The new lounge, which will open to guests on Thursday, June 4, 2026, reflects the airline’s appreciation for their loyal guests and comes as Alaska continues to expand service in Portland with more flights and options. The new Portland lounge is part of Alaska’s growing portfolio to elevate the global guest experience and expand their lounge footprint, including new spaces in Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Alaska Airlines’ VP – Fleet, Products and Guest Experience, Shane Jones, said,
“Portland guests have chosen Alaska for years and played an important role in our growth in the Pacific Northwest. This new Lounge is our way of thanking them 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 Alaska is known for.”
Also commenting on the opening of Alaska’s new lounge, the Port of Portland’s PDX Business and Properties Director, Chris Czarnecki, said,
“Our strong partnership with Alaska has helped to elevate the new PDX as a world-class destination that showcases the Pacific Northwest and makes everyone feel at home. We’re thrilled their new PDX Lounge is here for the long haul, offering travelers a stunning spot to relax, recharge, and experience a taste of our region.”
Alaska Airlines' New {Portland International Airport Lounge - Courtesy Alaska Airlines
Following over two years of construction, the approximately 14,000-square-foot lounge will welcome guests with a warm, thoughtfully designed Pacific Northwest aesthetic, featuring an inviting fireplace and a striking wooden Mt. Hood mural by artist Ben Butler. Twice the size of the current Portland lounge, it offers more than 200 seats, including Alaska’s Signature Loungers, along with high, open ceilings that bring in natural light and views of Portland’s new terminal. Guests can relax, enjoy fresh, regionally inspired food, sip barista-crafted beverages, or take advantage of ample power plugs and privacy booths for calls and meetings.
The nearly $18 million investment in the Portland Lounge is part of Alaska’s growing Lounge footprint and broader commitment to enhancing the guest experience as it expands globally. Building on this investment, Alaska just announced its plans to open a landmark, more than 41,000-square-foot lounge in Seattle in 2027. The Seattle lounge will be the largest in Alaska’s network and among the largest airline lounges in the country. The airline is also designing their first lounge in San Diego (SAN) along with a new, expanded lounge in Honolulu (HNL), both slated for early 2028.
Alaska Airlines Lounge members can access eight premium lounges across Alaska and Hawaiian’s network, including its largest lounge in Seattle and additional locations at their hubs in Anchorage (ANC), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). Alaska Lounge+ membership unlocks access to all Alaska Lounges, plus nearly 90 partner lounges worldwide, including select oneworld and partner lounges.
Source: Alaska Airlines
