Lounge access is an important part of travel for the frequent traveler. Having a place to escape the rush of the airport and relax or work before a flight makes a big difference for many people. There are many different ways to access lounges depending on the airline and the location. In North America, lounge memberships or access passes are common. Alaska Airlines offers this for its own lounges with standard lounge membership. It also offers an Alaska Airlines Lounge+ Membership option, which gives additional access to partner lounges.