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Travel experiences

4 ways to fly here, there, and everywhere in between.

Whether it's a business trip or the ultimate vacation, there's a travel experience tailored towards your needs from departure to arrival.

The most spacious seating in any U.S. domestic airline
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First Class
Our most luxurious travel experience, First Class has the most legroom in any U.S. domestic airline in its class, priority boarding and a dedicated flight attendant for the First Class cabin. View comparison chart.
Stretch out in spacious seating.
Be the first to board and deplane.
Check in two free bags.
 
Complimentary food and drinks
Lounge access for select flights.*
Dedicated flight attendant
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A new benchmark for accessible luxury
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Premium Class
Premium Class elevates the Main Cabin travel experience with benefits like early boarding and extra legroom. View comparison chart.
Relax in extra legroom.
Board and deplane early.
Enjoy free beer, wine, and cocktails.
 
Early access to overhead storage.
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The award-winning classic
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Main Cabin
The travel experience that won Alaska countless awards, enjoy an unrivaled inflight service and no change fees on Main fares. View comparison chart.
Choose your own seat.
No change fees.
Earn Mileage Plan miles.
 
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The budget-friendly essentials
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Saver fare
For spontaneous travelers and friend seekers. Saver fare excludes seat selection and flight changes while providing Main Cabin inflight amenities at our lowest rates. View comparison chart.
Earn Mileage Plan miles.
Bring a free carry-on.
 
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Comparison chart

Choose a travel experience right for you.

Travel experiences combine inflight amenities and travel benefits according to fare type.

Travel benefits
Saver fare

Budget-friendly essentials

Main Cabin

Award-winning classic

Premium Class

The elevated standard

First Class

Alaska's luxury experience

Earn Mileage Plan miles Limited yes yes yes
Carry on included yes yes yes yes
Seat selection no yes yes yes
Board and deplane early no no yes yes
Extra legroom no no yes yes
Free beer, wine, and cocktails no no yes yes
Complimentary food and drinks no no no yes
Dedicated flight attendant no no no yes
Access to Alaska Lounge* no no no yes
Two free checked bags no no no yes
Inflight amenities
Entertainment Tablet device behind the seat

Ready up for endless streaming with 1000+ movies and TV episodes, plus USB and outlet seat charging on most flights.

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Food & Beverages Inflight fruit and cheese platter

Enjoy ingredients inspired by the West Coast, from snacks to freshly prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Internet & Texting Passenger enjoying inflight text messaging on their mobile phone.

Stream, browse, and chat from takeoff to landing with uninterrupted connectivity and power at every seat on most flights.

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FAQ
How do I upgrade?
On the website Sign in and access your trip details page to upgrade your flight. Alternatively, go to the Manage tab, click on your seat number, or select 'Manage/Change' in the passenger information section.

On the mobile app Go to the 'Trips' tab and select your trip's travel card. From there, choose 'Seats' to view the seat map and select a seat upgrade.

On the Day of travel When you check in for your flight, you will be asked to confirm your seat selection. You can purchase any available upgrade at that time.

What types of upgrades are there?
Exit Row You can purchase an upgrade on the seat selection page. Each upgrade can be paid for individually.

Premium Class Select 'Premium Class' on the results table at the start of the booking process or purchase an upgrade on the seat selection page.

First Class Select 'First Class' on the results table at the start of the booking process or select 'Upgrade to First Class' on the cart page.

Can I pay for an upgrade for one person in my travel party?
For Premium Class and Exit Row seating, each passenger in your party can select an upgraded seat separately. For First Class, all members of your party will be upgraded for the entire trip.
What about complimentary elite upgrades?
Learn about elite upgrades.
Can I cancel just the upgrade portion of the seat and receive a refund?
Upgrades may be refunded if you are changing your flight. You will not receive a refund if you cancel your upgrade and select a different seat on your current flight reservation.
How do I get the receipt for my upgrade purchase?
Receipts will be sent to the email used on the reservation. If your email is not on the reservation, you can send a copy to the email of your choice.
What are the differences in benefits between the Exit Row, Premium, and First Class?
Both First Class and Premium Class seating feature benefits unavailable in Main Cabin; such as additional legroom, early boarding, and premium beverages. You can view the full list on the First and Premium Class product pages.

Exit Row seating has the same benefits as Main Cabin but includes significantly more legroom than other Main Cabin seats.
Can I use my Mileage Plan™ miles to purchase seat upgrades?
No, you cannot use miles for seat upgrades at this time.
How many miles do I earn when I upgrade?
You earn base miles, bonus miles, and Elite-Qualifying miles based on your upgraded fare class. Learn about earning on Alaska Airlines flights.
Can I upgrade into First Class if I originally booked Main cabin? 
Anytime after you book your flight, you can upgrade into First Class. You will pay the price between the current First Class fare and main class fare. 
I received a First Class "Last Minute Upgrade" message, what is that?
Occasionally, discounted First Class upgrades are made available within 48 hours of departure. Unlike a full fare upgrade, these discounted upgrades do not include bonus miles or lounge access for long-distance flights. 

*Flights with at least 2,000 miles include coast-to-coast, Hawaii and international long-haul flights. Flight distance can be found in the flight details or summary section of an itinerary. Review our lounge policy for more details.