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Alaska Airlines is set to officially open its brand-new lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) on June 4th. The new space will be significantly larger and offer more premium space as part of the carrier’s ongoing investment in one of its most important West Coast hubs.
The new Alaska Lounge, which has been under construction for more than two years, spans approximately 14,000 square feet (double the size of the airline’s current Portland facility) and offers seating for more than 200 guests. The space is designed to reflect the beauty and character of the Pacific Northwest. It features high ceilings, lots of natural light, a fireplace, and a custom wooden Mt. Hood mural created by renowned artist Ben Butler.
Around the lounge, guests will find a variety of seating options, including Alaska’s Signature Loungers, private booths for phone calls and meetings, plenty of charging stations, and expansive views of Portland’s newly renovated terminal.
The lounge will also showcase Alaska’s growing focus on elevated food and beverage offerings. Travelers can enjoy fresh, regionally inspired cuisine alongside barista-crafted coffee drinks, local beers, wines, and cocktails featuring West Coast partners.
The opening comes as Alaska continues to strengthen its position as Portland’s largest airline. The carrier now operates more than 100 daily departures from Portland International Airport (PDX) and serves more destinations from the airport than any other airline.
This year alone, Alaska has launched new routes from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Bellingham International Airport (BLI), Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Additional service to Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE), Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA, and seasonal flights to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) are also joining the network.
By this fall, Alaska expects to offer 50% more seats in Portland than it did just two years ago, which reflects strong demand and the airline’s continued commitment to the market. The nearly $18 million investment in Portland is part of a broader strategy to expand Alaska’s lounge network and enhance the premium travel experience. Looking ahead, the airline plans to open a landmark 41,000-square-foot lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in 2027. The facility will be the largest in Alaska’s network and one of the largest airline lounges in the United States.
Additional lounges are also planned for San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (both expected to open in early 2028). Alaska Lounge members currently have access to eight lounges across the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines network, including locations in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and soon the expanded Portland International Airport (PDX) space. Travelers with Alaska Lounge+ memberships also enjoy access to nearly 90 partner lounges worldwide, including select oneworld® alliance lounges.
Anthony’s Take: With the opening of its new Portland Lounge, Alaska Airlines continues to invest heavily in creating a premium travel experience while supporting its growing network across the West Coast and beyond.
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