Alaska Airlines

I am currently on a two-week MVP Silver trial status with Alaska Airlines. Two days ago, I was able to move to a Premium seat at no extra charge. Then yesterday, about 8 hours before departure, I received an email confirming an upgrade to First Class for my flight from Seattle...

I have noticed that miles from Alaska Airlines are extremely valuable compared to other loyalty programs. For example, award flights like Helsinki to Edinburgh cost around 7,500 miles, Washington DC to Dallas can be as low as 4,500 miles, and even longer routes such as Hong Kong...

I realize I’m mostly just venting, but I’m pretty frustrated with my experience at Portland (PDX) this morning. I arrived expecting to use the Alaska Airlines lounge before my long flight to Honolulu, hoping to have breakfast and a quiet place to relax. Instead, I was told at...

We have been loyal Hawaiian Airlines customers for the past 15 years and held Pualani Platinum or Gold status during that time. Since the transition to Atmos and Alaska Airlines integration, we no longer have status, and the experience feels very different. I recently tried...

I recently booked tickets for a birthday trip from Denver to Anchorage using a companion pass with Alaska Airlines, specifically because we chose a direct flight option. We just received a schedule change notification, and it turns out both of our nonstop flights have been...

I was originally assigned to a seat (10D) where I had the row to myself. Just before boarding, I received a notification that I had been moved to a different seat (9D). When I checked the seating chart, I noticed that my original row had been given to an airline employee, who...

Has anyone else noticed extreme fare increases on Alaska Airlines recently? I was searching for flights from Anchorage to Japan for Sept/Oct and also checking Korea routes, and almost every round-trip option was coming back at a minimum of around $1500. When I adjusted dates...

I’m scheduled to travel from Vietnam to the United States this summer, and I booked the entire itinerary through Alaska Airlines. Part of the journey is operated by Qatar Airways. One of those flights was recently cancelled, and I was moved to a different flight that now causes...

I’ve been trying for the past three weeks to book business class award flights to Japan, checking daily. The award calendar consistently shows available seats, but when I proceed to book and confirm, I keep receiving an error message prompting me to try again. I contacted Alaska...

There is an update regarding the integration of Hawaiian Airlines operations within the Alaska Airlines group, particularly focused on long-haul international expansion. A new crew base has been established in Seattle to support upcoming long-haul routes, including planned...

I was flying back home to San Francisco after a business trip in New York City and had a strange interaction with a flight attendant. I want to know if I handled the situation incorrectly. I purchased a snack box and a Diet Coke, which was given as a full can along with a cup of...

I had a very frustrating experience with Alaska Airlines and their loyalty program. I booked award tickets for my brother-in-law’s parents to travel from Australia to India, and everything was confirmed without any issues. However, when they arrived at the airport, they were...

I checked a reservation for a flight next month and noticed that two segments of my itinerary have changed significantly from what I originally booked. The departure times are now several hours earlier, and my seat has been moved from first class to the main cabin. I’m also now...

I’m seeing something really frustrating with the Alaska Airlines companion fare. When I check a flight normally, the price shows $474 per person for the same fare type. But as soon as I try to use the companion fare, the main ticket price jumps to $797, which basically cancels...

I am new to non-rev travel and thought I understood how the system works, but I ran into something confusing today on Alaska Airlines. Earlier, I was first on the boarding priority list based on my travel code and seniority, ahead of several other parties. I was also the first...

I’ve heard that booking flights through international versions of airline websites can sometimes lead to cheaper fares, even for domestic routes. For example, instead of using the US version of Alaska Airlines’ site, switching to another country’s version like Australia or Hong...

I’m looking into seating options for a flight from New York (JFK) to Honolulu on Hawaiian/Alaska Airlines (flight AS 829). I’ve never flown to Hawaii before and want to avoid the standard cramped economy experience. I’m considering the “premium class” or extra legroom seats and...