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After my flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), I had some time to check out the Alaska Airlines Lounge located in the C Concourse (on the mezzanine level next to Gate C-16). Just as I had not flown Alaska Airlines in 20 years, I had not been in a lounge in that time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the lounge and hope to check out more of what Alaska has to offer.
You need to take the stairs or the elevator up one floor to access the lounge.
Access
Upon entering, you will find a desk to have your credentials checked. Access is granted to passengers with memberships (purchased annually), one-time pass holders (earned from various credit cards or purchased for $65), Paid or award First or Business Class ticket on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, Paid or award First Class ticket on Alaska Airlines (Club 49 members), First Class upgrades (with a $35 paid pass), oneworld® Emerald and Sapphire, including Atmos™ Gold, Atmos™ Platinum, and Atmos™ Titanium, Paid or Award First Class ticket on oneworld® member airlines, Paid or Award Business Class ticket on oneworld® member airlines, Paid or Award First Class ticket on select American Airlines transcon routes (oneworld® qualifying access), American Admirals Club® members, Atmos Summit card Day Pass, Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive credit cardholders, and active duty military.
Anthony’s Take: The lounge was almost empty and the food was excellent. I’m a sucker for Chicken Tikka Masala and clam chowder. It was great to have both here. The staff was friendly and the Wi-Fi worked well. I would love to come back to this lounge.
Bar
There is a full-service bar as well as a soda machine, coffee machine, and several water dispensers in the lounge. The bar offers complimentary beverages including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, with several premium options for sale.
The coffee machine as well as drip coffee and tea were on the buffet.
The soda machine was next to the coffee.
Water dispensers were found on the bar and in the back of the lounge.
Food
Dinner was being served during my visit. This lounge offered a decent assortment of hot dishes (Indian), soup, salad ingredients, snacks, fresh fruit, and desserts.
Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan
Palak Paneer and Basmati Rice
Ivar’s Clam Chowder and French Mushroom Soup
Salad Ingredients
Snacks
Fresh fruit
Pastries and desserts
Alaska’s famous pancake machine was nearby.
Seating & Decor
The lounge has a good mix of tables, high tops, armchairs, and other configurations around the space divided up into a few sections. Aside from the area around the bar, the space was almost empty. The decor is minimal, but it works and I loved the huge windows.
More seating
I liked the water wall near the bar.
Every lounge should have a sign like this one.
Amenities
This lounge offers free Wi-Fi, restrooms, a departures board (pictured above), and the food and beverages mentioned.
Overall Impression:
I really enjoyed everything about this lounge. It was quiet and relaxing. The food was great and I hope to be back soon.
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