Alaska Airlines Unveils Plans for New San Diego Lounge

Image: Alaska Airlines to add new lounge in 2027 in San Diego (Photo Credit: Alaska Airlines)
Image: Alaska Airlines to add new lounge in 2027 in San Diego (Photo Credit: Alaska Airlines)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:20 PM ET, Mon September 22, 2025

Alaska Airlines has announced plans for a new airport lounge at San Diego International Airport.

Slated to begin construction in early 2027, the 13,000 square-foot lounge will be one of the largest spaces at the San Diego hub serving guests traveling on at least 45 nonstop destinations on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. This includes the added 2025 nonstop service from San Diego to Phoenix, Denver, Chicago O’Hare, Reagan National in Washington D.C., Medford, Oregon, and Sun Valley, Idaho.

The modern oasis is designed to reflect San Diego’s vibrant local culture offering ultimate comfort with private and quiet work areas, locally inspired refreshments and bites, a full bar and a barista station for handcrafted espresso beverages.

Todd Traynor-Corey, Vice President of Guest Products and Experience Alaska Airlines said in a statement, “Our lounges are more than just a place for guests to wait for their next flight. They’re an extension of our signature hospitality and comfort that our guests experience each time they fly with us.”

He added, “With our new San Diego Lounge on the horizon, we’re shaping the future of travel with spaces designed to make travel feel seamless, elevated and welcoming.”

“We are very pleased to see Alaska continue to grow at SAN,” said Kimberly Becker, President and CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “Providing an exceptional customer experience at our airport is at the heart of our purpose. Alaska’s new lounge will offer travelers an enhanced option for dining and relaxing while experiencing all that our airport offers.”

First class guests flying over 2,000 miles have complimentary access to all Alaska Lounges, while Lounge+ members can also access nearly 90 partner lounges such as the American Airlines Admirals Club.


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