Alaska Lounge
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Access rules
Alaska Lounge at New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK) welcomes:
- Alaska Airlines full-fare First Class passengers (A, D, F, or P classes of service and award tickets) whose itinerary include a same-day flight longer than 2,000 miles. See notes below.
- Alaska Lounge and Alaska Lounge+ members departing on a same-day flight operated by Alaska Airlines or a partner airline (+1 guest, see notes below)
- American Airlines Admiral Club members departing on a same-day flight operated by Alaska Airlines or American Airlines.
- First Class passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- Business Class passengers departing on or connecting to an international flight operated by a oneworld airline (no guests)
- oneworld Emerald members (except for passengers whose status was issued by American Airlines or Alaska Airlines) departing on or connecting to any flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- oneworld Sapphire members (except for passengers whose status was issued by American Airlines or Alaska Airlines) departing on or connecting to any flight operated by a oneworld airline (+1 guest)
- U.S. Active Duty military personnel traveling on official government-sponsored travel through SATO and ticketed to fly on an Alaska flight departing within 3 hours. Other Active Duty military personnel with a valid ID, traveling on a paid or award ticket, can purchase a Alaska Lounge Day Pass at the discounted rate of $30, subject to availability.
- All passengers, regardless of airline or class of service, for a fee.
Notes
- Alaska Airlines First Class customers traveling on flights shorter than 2,100 miles do not receive complimentary Alaska Lounge access but can purchase a discounted day pass for $30.
- Alaska Airlines First Class customers traveling on an upgraded ticket booked in U class do not receive complimentary Alaska Lounge, regardless of the duration of their flight.
- Members may bring members of their immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under the age of 21) or as many as two guests at no extra charge.
- Members may purchase single-day passes for additional traveling companions, or for guests and family members not traveling with the member, at a reduced rate of $30 (USD) per person (regularly $60 (USD) per person for non-members). Children under 2 can accompany the adult at no charge, over 2 years old need to pay for access.
- Members must accompany and remain with family members or guests at all times.
Cards accepted
American Airlines Admiral Club
When flying American or Alaska
Alaska Lounge+
When flying Alaska or a partner airline
Airlines
You may have access to Alaska Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.
oneworld
Access for eligible customers traveling on any oneworld member airline.
 | Alaska Airlines (AS) |  | American Airlines (AA) |  | British Airways (BA) |
 | Cathay Pacific (CX) |  | Finnair (AY) |  | Iberia (IB) |
 | Japan Airlines (JL) |  | Malaysia Airlines (MH) |  | Qantas (QF) |
 | Qatar Airways (QR) |  | Royal Air Maroc (AT) |  | Royal Jordanian (RJ) |
 | SriLankan (UL) |
Yelp
2.5 / 5, based on 85 reviews
Jando S.
2021-04-14 23:59:14
One of my guilty pleasures as a frequent traveler is indulging in an airport lounge, which has ultimately become my favorite way to kill time before a...
Stephanie G.
2020-02-17 15:29:07
Alaska is our domestic airline of choice and we are lounge members, simply because of how often we fly. Terminal 7 is tiny, so being able to pop in here and...
Linh H.
2020-01-28 15:16:14
We had an unfortunate long layover at this terminal, which has barely any offerings and was surprisingly small for a large international airport.
We had...
Alexander Y.
2019-09-12 23:11:41
Wasn't expecting to see an Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, but I guess the Virgin merger gave them the impetus needed to open one in JFK. Got in here with...
Alexander Y.
2019-09-12 23:11:41
Wasn't expecting to see an Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, but I guess the Virgin merger gave them the impetus needed to open one in JFK. Got in here with...
Ubique K.
2019-09-10 12:35:00
Well so much for getting to actually use this lounge. Customer service at the entrance was deplorable, the women working the counter was mean and beyond...
Eva H.
2019-08-29 04:32:01
Definitely better than the 2.5 stars would imply!
This lounge is very pretty, with lots of natural light and comfortable seating. All staff were friendly....
Cynthia Z.
2019-08-11 18:38:29
Very clean, spacious, and yet quiet. This lounge is located directly above the security checkpoint in Terminal 7. Entry is prioritized to first-class Alaska...
Vincent L.
2018-06-02 15:15:47
A bright, airy, modern lounge atop Terminal 7 at JFK, this sparkling-new venue might not offer all the bells and whistles as lounges from international...
Joanne T.
2018-06-02 03:18:46
Wow this lounge is so nice I'm considering making Alaska my airline of choice. Living bicoastal I fly a lot and have not been impressed with the lounge...
Vicki T.
2018-05-17 10:00:12
This Alaska lounge is clean and pretty, and service is great.
I was flying with Alaska airline and had a couple of hours to spare. It was super convenient...
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Tried to access with Priority Pass 3 hours before my flight to the UK. I was told I can only be allowed in 2 hours before departure. Boarding is 1 hour before departure, therefore they want you to pay for 1 hour. There is no other option at this Terminal so come prepared and avoid this lounge at any cost
Weak food options compared with other Alaska lounges, no drinks from bar before noon – ridiculous at this price. Staff members mostly absent, not so helpful when present. Avoid.
The worthses lounge i ever bean even brand of alcohol not where they buying probably from China. Stay away
No entry with Priority Pass! unfriendly receptionist telling stories and excuses. stupid Alaska Lounge
I am a priority pass member and tried unsuccessfully 4 times in a 2 hour period to enter the Alaska lounge. Was told by an obnoxious power hungry manager that the lounge was for Alaska air customers and not a priority pass lounge – that they only allow a few priority pass members to enter if They have room – and there was/is no room. Watched many other people come in and out. We told the manager we wanted to wait for an opening. She told us if we stayed, we would be removed by TSA. Was told to come back and each time denied entry. My friend and I ended up purchasing food in airport. Shame on priority pass! Shame on Alaska air especially for allowing this woman to be the face of Alaska Air.
Same situation with us flying back to uk.Priority Pass members turned away with a printed sign before the check in desk suggesting this is a regular or perhaps permanent policy?!
Priority Pass don’t care as we were turned away from the lounge at Gatwick South terminal on way out too. Will be cancelling membership when we get back.
So I have a Alaska Lounge member for almost a year and was really excited about their new JFK lounge. Wow, was extremely disappointed. Their breakfast options are more limited. No bananas or cereal. They have one toaster that van toast a Max of two bagels at a time. For comparison, their Max room occupancy is 110. With six people in the lounge at 5:10am, there was a long line and I got to the lounge when it was supposed to open at 5am. They were late, this has never happened in Seattle or Portland. Their new coffee stand is a joke. No whip cream and they cannot make anything special like a chi lattee. The granola and yogurt are under this glass auning thing that is hard to maneuver around. I am from Seattle and hope the do not move to make the other west coast lounges like the JFK one. I might have to take my loyalty somewhere else.
I got to jfk 2 hours before my flight to check out the new Alaska Lounge and was told that they were not accepting Priority Pass as their system was down. Bring a MVP member meant nothing to them. Was told they were only allowing First Class Full Fare customers in. Terrible service.