Alaska Airlines "Express" Lounge Opens in Portland?

Written by Matthew Justice on Sep 9, 2022

Alaska Airlines employees standing with masks on, in front of checkin.

In a news posting (back in February 2022) on the Alaska Airlines (ASA/AS) website, there was a mention of their lounge expansions at Portland International (PDX) airport. Including the opening of an "express lounge".

Now for something fun, different and super convenient. We're adding a temporary 'express lounge' at the newly-renovated Concourse B for our guests traveling through that section of the airport. The mini-lounge is scheduled to open in the summer with seating for up to 35 people near Gate B2, offering guests a selection of beverages and light snacks before their flights. Alaska Airlines News - February 9, 2022

Recently, a new lounge has appeared on the Alaska Airlines lounge page. This lounge is showing up in Concourse B, which previously did not have a lounge.

partial lounge locations showing Concourse B.

Without a formal announcement, we can't be 100% sure, but it does appear that the Express Lounge in Concourse B, near Gate B2, is now open.

Closing Thoughts

We should get a formal announcement on this soon if it is true. But for now, if anyone is at PDX Terminal B, please let me know and send a photo!