Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge at San Francisco Airport

<p><strong><span class&equals;"legendSpanClass"><span class&equals;"xn-location">SAN FRANCISCO<&sol;span><&sol;span><&sol;strong> &&num;8212&semi; Alaska Airlines has officially opened its newest Alaska Lounge at <span class&equals;"xn-location">San Francisco<&sol;span> International Airport&&num;8217&semi;s Harvey Milk Terminal 1&period; The modern and spacious 11&comma;000 square foot space offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe&comma; open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8220&semi;Today&&num;8217&semi;s unveiling of our elegantly designed Lounge at SFO represents the culmination of over two years of dedicated commitment to enhance the way we care for our guests&comma;&&num;8221&semi; said <span class&equals;"xn-person">Sangita Woerner<&sol;span>&comma; senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines&period; &&num;8220&semi;Our Lounges redefine the premium travel experience&comma; providing top-tier amenities and ample space to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport&comma; whether you&&num;8217&semi;re traveling with <span class&equals;"xn-location">Alaska<&sol;span> or our <b>one<&sol;b>world and global airline partners&period;&&num;8221&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Upon entering the SFO Lounge&comma; guests are transported to a tranquil retreat&period; Savor hand-crafted espresso beverages from the barista station or enjoy a refreshing local craft brew and a glass of West Coast wine from the contemporary bar&period; The space exudes sophistication with sleek&comma; stylish details balanced with an inviting atmosphere for travelers to unwind&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>For guests who have time to refuel&comma; they&&num;8217&semi;ll be able to indulge on a complimentary selection of food and beverages designed to satisfy every palate&comma; including popular sourdough bread &amp&semi; spreads and candy jars that carry local <span class&equals;"xn-location">San Francisco Bay Area<&sol;span> favorite sweets&period; A <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;c212&period;net&sol;c&sol;link&sol;&quest;t&equals;0&amp&semi;l&equals;en&amp&semi;o&equals;4216780-1&amp&semi;h&equals;3980625458&amp&semi;u&equals;https&percnt;3A&percnt;2F&percnt;2Fnews&period;alaskaair&period;com&percnt;2Falaska-airlines&percnt;2Fpancake-machine&percnt;2F&amp&semi;a&equals;made-to-order" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"nofollow noopener">made-to-order<&sol;a> pancake machine has become such a beloved attraction for travelers of all ages that the airline has added one more for a total of two in the space&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The SFO Lounge stands as Alaska Airlines&&num;8217&semi; largest in <span class&equals;"xn-location">California<&sol;span> with 55&percnt; more seating compared to the previous Lounge at Terminal 2&comma; complete with plug-in outlets for charging devices at nearly every seat&period; Each nook is thoughtfully designed&comma; including a space for travelers with just a few minutes to recharge and Signature Loungers positioned by floor-to-ceiling windows for relaxation with a view&period; For the first time&comma; they&&num;8217&semi;ve installed TalkBox booths to provide the ultimate privacy for calls or meetings&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>In partnership with William Duff Architects&comma; the Lounge is designed to secure LEED &lpar;Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design&rpar; Gold certification&comma; reflecting our commitment to sustainability&period;  The Lounge will achieve certification through water-efficient measures and the use of low-emitting materials to reduce energy use&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The opening of the SFO Alaska Lounge marks the completion of a two-year&comma; <span class&equals;"xn-money">&dollar;30 million<&sol;span> relocation project to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and aligns with a <span class&equals;"xn-money">&dollar;3 billion<&sol;span> investment to enhance infrastructure and guest experience at major West Coast hubs&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;c212&period;net&sol;c&sol;link&sol;&quest;t&equals;0&amp&semi;l&equals;en&amp&semi;o&equals;4216780-1&amp&semi;h&equals;504616266&amp&semi;u&equals;https&percnt;3A&percnt;2F&percnt;2Fnews&period;alaskaair&period;com&percnt;2Falaska-airlines&percnt;2Falaska-airlines-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-location-at-harvey-milk-terminal-1-reinforcing-its-position-as-sfos-second-largest-carrier&percnt;2F&amp&semi;a&equals;Last&plus;month&percnt;2C&plus;we&plus;officially&plus;began&plus;operating&plus;out&plus;of&plus;Harvey&plus;Milk&plus;Terminal&plus;1&plus;and&plus;debuted&plus;SFO&percnt;27s&plus;first&plus;automated&plus;bag&plus;drop&plus;technology" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"nofollow noopener">Last month&comma; Alaska Airlines officially began operating out of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and debuted SFO&&num;8217&semi;s first automated bag drop technology<&sol;a>&comma; streamlining the travel experience and supporting the long-term goal of reducing congestion in lobbies&period; This move positions Alaska Air as the largest carrier at the terminal and sets us up for long-term growth in <span class&equals;"xn-location">San Francisco<&sol;span> where it serves approximately 5 million guests each year&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;