Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the location of its next airport lounge.
The carrier said it will build a 13,000-square-foot lounge at San Diego International Airport, one of its hub locations. The space will include reclining seats, private and quiet work areas, refreshments provided by local vendors, a full bar, and a barista station for espresso beverages.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027.
“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,” said Todd Traynor-Corey, Alaska’s vice president of guest products and experience, in a news release. “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.”
Airline leaders said the new lounge is just one part of a broader effort to grow Alaska’s hub at San Diego. The carrier currently serves 45 destinations nonstop from the airport. Earlier this year, it announced new connections from San Diego to Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Phoenix, and Sun Valley, Idaho.
Alaska’s first class customers flying over 2,000 miles get complimentary access to Alaska lounges. Lounge+ members get access to Alaska lounges and nearly 90 partner lounges, including the American Airlines Admirals Club.
