British Airways Lounge

British Airways Lounge – San Francisco, CA (SFO)

Remodeled in July 2019, the British Airways Lounge at San Francisco Airport International Terminal A replaces the former Terraces and First Class Lounges. The club is located near gate A4, on the lower level, and welcomes British Airways First Class and Club World (business class) passengers, as well as oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers.

British Airways Lounge SFO design

Located below the concourse level, the British Airways Club Lounge at San Francisco Airport sports floor-to-ceiling windows and offers a prime view on the adjacent ramp area and parked aircraft.

The club, which is shared by Business and First Class passengers, features hardwood floors, Earth tones, and original artwork. The layout strikes a reasonable balance between space efficiency and privacy, though the seating area is definitely compact.

British Airways Lounge – San Francisco, CA (SFO)

Guests have their choice of seats including spacious chairs with side tables, dining tables, workstations, and bar stools. Most seating options are designed for solo travelers, though couples and groups will find booths along the walls

At the epicenter of the club is a granite feature bar, which serves as the focal point of the design and as an informal social area.

When it’s time to board, guests can reach their aircraft directly from the lounge (with an exception for the Airbus A380 aircraft which can only dock on the east side of the terminal.)

For an immersive virtual tour of the new club, check out British Airways’ 360-degree interactive video.

British Airways Lounge SFO amenities

The British Airways Club Lounge at San Francisco airport delivers on all the basics, with complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets throughout, and wireless printing facilities.

The food selection is on the modest side, with a focus on finger and comfort food, including charcuterie, salads, a pasta bar, local cheeses, and sweets. A broad selection of soft drinks, beers, worldwide wines, and spirits are available for self-service.

First Class passengers receive access to the exclusive First Class Boutique Dining Room adorned with velvet seats, where they may enjoy an a-la-carte menu featuring a local seafood cioppino, rigatoni with heirloom cherry tomato Sauce, ricotta and parmesan, a mezze plate, a selection of cheeses and desserts, and wine pairings. The First Class dining area is off-limits to oneworld Emerald status passengers.

Unfortunately, the Club Lounge lacks shower rooms, though guests can head over to the Cathay Pacific Lounge to freshen up.

British Airways Lounge SFO bottom line

British Airways Lounge – San Francisco, CA (SFO)

The British Airways Club Lounge at San Francisco features comfortable seating and a set of essential amenities, along with private restaurant-style dining exclusively for First Class passengers.

However, the club is bound to fill up ahead of British Airways departure times, and the lack of showers is an unfortunate oversight at a lounge designed for long-haul transcontinental passengers.

For more details, read our blog post: The British Airways Lounge San Francisco re-opens after an extreme makeover