For Alaska Mileage Plan earners, big changes are coming for 2018. Aeromexico is no longer an Alaska partner as of January 1. Air France and KLM will also end their Mileage Plan partnerships on April 30. This leaves British Airways, Iceland Air, Condor Air, and Finnair as Alaska’s partners in Read more…
Alaska Airlines is giving a special one-day bonus to their most festive passengers! On December 15, anyone wearing a holiday sweater gets complimentary early boarding. This promotion, celebrated on all Alaska, Virgin America, and Horizon Air flights, is offered in honor of National Ugly Sweater Day. Join the conversation using Read more…
Alaska Airlines has just announced a plan to begin commercial service out of Paine Field in Everett, Washington starting fall 2018. “As our region continues to grow at a record pace and Sea-Tac Airport nears capacity, the time is right,” said Alaska Airlines Chief Executive Brad Tilden. “Today’s news means Read more…
In a time when airlines are cutting back their programs, Alaska Airlines is ramping up. During the month of January 2015, Mileage Plan members and their traveling companions will receive one free checked bag on qualifying reservations! The offer includes Alaska Airlines classic Baggage Service Guarantee. If your bag is Read more…
Those of you lucky enough to fly an Alaska Airlines First Class morning flight have had a chance to try their delicious granola. Not too sweet, with just the right amount of crunch. Many have been in search of the recipe and now Alaska Airlines tells us how it’s made. Read more…
Seattle’s Alaska Airlines and Boeing are working to make overhead storage easier for travelers. Alaska Airlines will be the first airline to receive Boeing’s new 737 Space Bins. The new overhead bins will hold a whopping 174 standard carryon bags, a 48% increase from the current 117. “Boeing listened to Read more…
Alaska Airlines is tightening their check in window. At most domestic airports the check in time will change from 30 to 40 minutes prior to departure regardless if a bag is checked or not.* International flights will continue to require check-in 60 minutes prior to departure. Many travelers take advantage Read more…
March 20, 2012, Alaska Airlines opened the new Terminal 6 at LAX. Expecting an enhanced customer experience, Alaska created a terminal with additional amenities, quicker check-in, a new LEED certified Board Room. To streamline your curb-to-gate time, Alaska added additional ticket kiosks and bag drops while an increased number of Read more…
Alaska Airlines announced new baggage fees today: For tickets purchased after May 1, 2010 for travel starting June 16, 2010 the following apply. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will charge $20 each for a passengers first three checked bags. This represents a $5 increase for the first checked bag, a Read more…
Alaska Airlines has begun charging $15 for the first checked bag. You previously were allowed 1 free bag. MVP and MVP Gold members are exempt. Southwest is having a 48 hours sale. No one way fare is greater than $90 (plus taxes). Travel September 9 – November 18, any day Read more…