Does Horizon Air Offer Priority Boarding or Lounge Access?

[Stephanie]

Does Horizon Air Offer Priority Boarding or Lounge Access?

 

[Olivie-77]

Absolutely! I actually flew with Horizon Air last month from Seattle to Portland, and I can share a bit from my experience. Horizon itself doesn’t have its own branded lounges, but since it’s operated under Alaska Airlines, you can access Alaska Lounges if you’re flying on a qualifying fare or hold an Alaska Lounge membership. I had the Lounge Plus option through my Alaska Mileage Plan, so I got in easily — totally worth it for the early morning coffee and quiet workspace before my flight.

As for priority boarding, yes, they do offer it! When I booked my ticket, I upgraded to “Premium Class,” which automatically gave me priority boarding and a little extra legroom. If you’re not sure which fare class includes it, I’d highly recommend calling 844-734-0813 — that’s the best number to quickly check your eligibility or modify your flight. I used that number when I had to change my return flight, and the rep was super helpful — they even rebooked me on an earlier flight without extra hassle. So yes, Horizon makes the experience smooth if you know where to look and who to call.

 

[Mousha]

I actually learned about Horizon Air’s priority boarding the hard way during a last-minute work trip from Seattle to Boise. I’d booked my ticket in a rush and didn’t realize that priority boarding was available only for certain fare types or elite members under the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. When I got to the gate, I saw a few passengers boarding early — turns out they’d added it during booking! Later, I went back into my Horizon Air reservation online and noticed you can modify or upgrade your fare pretty easily. I even called customer service once when I needed to change my flight — they were surprisingly quick to help. If you’re planning to use Horizon Air often, I’d recommend checking your fare class before payment and calling the support team if you want to instantly add upgrades, cancel, or modify your ticket without the usual hassle.

 

[AskMe]

Yes — you can get priority boarding with Horizon Air (operated by Alaska Airlines) if you’ve booked a qualifying fare or have the right status or credit-card perk.


However, lounge access is not standard with Horizon Air—it doesn’t typically offer its own airport lounges. If lounge access is something you’re hoping for, call 844-734-0813 to check if any partner lounge access might apply for your ticket or status.