--- title: "Chase Sapphire Lounge at Sea-Tac: What the 16,000 Square Foot Plan Means for Cardholders" description: "The Port of Seattle approved a 15-year deal for a $70 million lounge in Concourse A, and a five-year study will track its effect on nearby shops and…" url: https://travel.skoop.news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport-gets-approval-and-it-lo-b01039/ published: 2026-10-28T23:28:53.495895-04:00 modified: 2026-10-28T23:28:53.495938-04:00 section: "Travel" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["Port", "Chase Sapphire Reserve", "Chase Sapphire Lounge", "Port of Seattle Commission", "Chase Sapphire Lounges", "Morgan Reserve", "United Club", "SEA", "Sea-Tac", "J.P"] hashtags: ["#ChaseSapphireReserve", "#ChaseSapphireLounge", "#PortOfSeattleCommission", "#Airline", "#travel"] image: https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/United_Club_lounge_at_Dulles_International_Airport.jpg/1280px-United_Club_lounge_at_Dulles_International_Airport.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail --- # Chase Sapphire Lounge at Sea-Tac: What the 16,000 Square Foot Plan Means for Cardholders > The Port of Seattle approved a 15-year deal for a $70 million lounge in Concourse A, and a five-year study will track its effect on nearby shops and restaurants. Published 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-10-28 · Travel, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - A roughly 16,000 square foot Chase Sapphire Lounge is expected to open at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), backed by a $70 million investment from Chase. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) - The Port of Seattle Commission unanimously approved a 15-year lease and concessions agreement for the lounge. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) - Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa introduced an amendment to launch a five-year study of passenger behavior and preferences at Sea-Tac. The study also covers the impact of airport lounges on neighboring dining and retail tenants. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## A $70 million lounge for Concourse A A roughly 16,000 square foot Chase Sapphire Lounge is expected to open at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), backed by a $70 million investment from Chase. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) If you hold a Chase Sapphire Reserve card and fly through Seattle, it is the lounge to watch. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) This piece covers what the Port approved, why the lounge is going where it is, and what it means for travelers. The lounge is in the A concourse and is not operated by an airline. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## What the Port approved The Port of Seattle Commission unanimously approved a 15-year lease and concessions agreement for the lounge. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The Port approved plans for the lounge in partnership with Airport Dimensions. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) The lounge is expected to generate about $7.9 million in revenue for the Port annually, according to a Port of Seattle Commission memo. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) Jeff Wolf, the Port's director of aviation commercial management, said adding a Chase Sapphire lounge would make Sea-Tac a more competitive airport destination. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The proposal was first up for Commission consideration in late September. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) It was postponed to the Tuesday meeting so commission members could get more information from presenters. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) Chase said it is excited about the outcome and appreciates the Port of Seattle's support in bringing a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club to Seattle. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## The study of nearby businesses Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa introduced an amendment to launch a five-year study of passenger behavior and preferences at Sea-Tac. The study also covers the impact of airport lounges on neighboring dining and retail tenants. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The amendment was unanimously approved. It stems from small businesses that were concerned about how a new premium credit card lounge could affect their revenue. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) About $500,000 will be added yearly toward the study, with the first report due by the second quarter of 2027. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## Where the lounge goes and why The lounge will sit in Concourse A, next to the current Delta lounge complex. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) That complex has a Delta One Lounge and SkyClub, which have opened. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) The location was initially planned to house a revamped The Club at SEA, a common-use lounge near gate A11 with an additional location on the mezzanine above gate S10. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The Port decided a lounge from a financial institution or airline would generate more financial returns and lower capital burdens for the Port than a common-use lounge managed by the Port. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The Chase lounge will take over the space of the existing Concourse A The Club at SEA, along with an adjacent area that was supposed to be part of that lounge's expansion. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) The Club at SEA, with reduced Port investment, will occupy the United Club space near gate A10. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) That works because the United Club is slated to relocate to the B concourse next year. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) It moves into the space of the former Centurion Lounge in Concourse B. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) ## Who can use it and what it offers Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton card holders have complimentary lounge access. They can bring up to two guests free, and additional guests cost $27 each. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) Chase Sapphire Lounges are primarily intended for holders of the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Reserve Business, though there are other ways to access them. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) The Sea-Tac lounge would offer shower suites, comfortable lounge seating, high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets, and locally inspired food and beverage options. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) It is expected to include typical Chase Sapphire Lounge amenities, including shower suites and digital food ordering. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) Chase would employ 118 lounge staff and 10 managers to operate the space. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## The numbers behind the decision In 2025, 12% of passenger boardings at Sea-Tac were by Chase customers. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) About 500,000 of the airport's 3.1 million boardings that year were from passengers eligible for lounge access. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The lounge would be the airport's second credit card lounge, after the American Express Centurion Lounge in the Central Terminal. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) It is the third Chase Sapphire Lounge in the pipeline that is not yet open, alongside those planned for Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA). [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) A new Alaska lounge complex, including a first-ever Aurora Lounge plus Alaska Lounge, is also going to open. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) ## What it means for you If you carry a Chase Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve or The Ritz-Carlton card, you will have complimentary access and can bring two guests free. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) Each additional guest costs $27. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) If you do not hold one of those cards, there are other ways to access Chase Sapphire Lounges. [[1]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) Do not plan a trip around it yet, because no proposed opening date has been set. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) The first report from the Port's study of lounges and neighboring tenants is due by the second quarter of 2027. [[2]](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) ## Sources 1. [Chase Sapphire Lounge SeaTac Airport Gets Approval, And It Looks Gorgeous](https://onemileatatime.com/news/chase-sapphire-lounge-seatac-airport/) — One Mile at a Time 2. [Sea-Tac Airport to get new lounge — but not from an airline](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-airport-to-get-16000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge/) — The Seattle Times Image: Photo: Sdkb / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_Club_lounge_at_Dulles_International_Airport.jpg) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. 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