Alaska Airlines

Airline info

  • Address: 19300 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188, USA
  • Contact number: +1 206 433 3200
  • Website: www.alaskaair.com
  • IATA code/ICAO code: AS / ASA

On-time performance and safety record

  • On time performance (2022): 80.7%
  • Average age of fleet (2023): 8.7 years
  • Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
  • Accidents with fatalities: 0
  • Airlineratings** safety rating: 7/7
  • Covid-19 safety*** rating: 6/7
** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com
*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

Alaska Airlines is a major US airline with a strong network in the western part of the Country and destinations as far as Hawaii, Central America and the Caribbean. In 2018, it completed the acquisition of Virgin America, gaining a stronger presence San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and more in general on the West Coast, and on selected trans-continental routes to and from the East Coast. The carrier will enter the Oneworld international alliance on March 31, 2021 (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Adam Moreira)

  • Name: Alaska Airlines
  • Date founded: June 6, 1944
  • IATA code/ICAO code: AS / ASA
  • CEO: Brad Tilden
  • Address: 19300 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98188, USA
  • Contact number: +1 206 433 3200
  • Website: www.alaskaair.com
  • Hub: Seattle, Anchorage, Portland, Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco
  • Focus cities: San Diego, San Jose (SJC)
  • Airline alliance: Oneworld
  • Frequent flyer programme: Mileage Plan
  • Fleet:

    328 aircraft

    • 10 Airbus A321neo / 195 seats (16 First, 24 Premium, 150 Economy)
    • 48 Airbus A320-200 / 146 seats (12 First, 24 Premium 114 Economy)
    • 10 Airbus A219-100 / 119-123 seats (8 First, 12 Premium, 99 Economy or 12 First, 24 Premium, 87 Economy)
    • 91 Boeing 737-900 &-900ER / 178 seats (16 First, 24 Premium, 138 Economy)
    • 61 Boeing 737-800 / 159 seats (12 First, 30 Premium, 117 Economy)
    • 11 Boeing 737-700 / 124 seats (12 First, 18 Premium, 94 Economy)
    • 3 Boeing 737-700F / Cargo
    • 32 De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 / 76 seats
    • 62 Embraer ERJ-175 / 76 seats (12 First, 12 premium, 52 Economy)
  • Type of carrier: Full-service
  • Skytrax* rating: 3-STAR
  • * SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

    • - 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
    • - 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
    • - 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
    • - 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
    • - 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors
  • Checked luggage:

    2 bags for a total weight of 46kg can be checked-in for free in First; Premium and Economy passengers need to pay 30USD to check the first bag (up to 23kg), 40USD for the second (up to 23kg)

  • Pre-selection of seat:

    First passengers can pre-select any seat for free; in Economy, Main Cabin fare holders can select any standard seat for free, while Premium seats can be pre-selected for a fee varying according to the route

  • Priority check-in:

    First and Premium passengers plus Mileage Plan MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Gold75K members

  • Fast track at security:

    First and Premium passengers plus Mileage Plan MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Gold75K members

  • Access to lounge:

    First and Premium passengers plus Mileage Plan MVP Gold75K members

  • Priority boarding:

    First and Premium passengers plus Mileage Plan MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Gold75K members

  • Seat pitch:
    • 41 inches (104cm) in First, 37 inches (94cm) in Premium, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the A321 neo, A320-200 and A319-100;
    • 41 inches (104cm) in First, 35 inches (89cm) in Premium 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B737-900/-900ER and B737-800;
    • 38 inches (96cm) in First, 35 inches (89cm) in Premium, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B737-700;
    • 31 inches (79cm) on the Dash 8 Q400;
    • 37 inches (94cm) in First, 34 inches (86cm) in Premium, 30 inches (76cm) in Economy on the ERJ-175
  • Seat width:
    • 21 inches (53cm) in First, 18 inches (46cm) in Premium and Economy on the A321neo, A320-200 and A319-100;
    • 21 inches (53cm) in First, 17 inches (43cm) in Premium and Economy on the B737-900 & -900ER;
    • 17 inches (43cm) on the Dash 8 Q400;
    • 21 inches (53cm) in First, 18.5 inches (47cm) in Premium and Economy on the ERJ-175
  • USB port and power socket:

    Available at all seats in all classes on all aircraft except the Dash 8 Q400

  • Lie-flat seat:

    No

  • Vanity kit:

    No

  • IFE screen width:

    Portable Media Players - digEPlayer - are available on some flights. These media players are available for a fee and may be reserved online. Rentals are free of charge for First Class passengers

  • Wi-fi:

    Available on selected domestic routes

  • Inflight magazine:

    Alaska Beyond

  • Onboard kit for kids:

    No

  • Food and beverages:

    Complimentary hot meals and drinks included alcoholics are served in First; free snacks and alcoholic drinks are offered in Premium; in Economy, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary, while hot snacks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased onboard

  • Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Not available
  • Dine on demand in Business Class: No
  • Pets:

    Accepted in the passenger cabin if animal and bag fit comfortably under the seat in front; fee is 100USD

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