Premium Class FAQ
You deserve more space—treat yourself to Premium Class.
4 inches more legroom than standard Main Cabin seats.
Enjoy free beer, wine, and cocktails on most flights over 350
miles.
Board early, access overhead bin space and be among the first to
deplane.
Already booked your flight? Upgrade yourself to Premium Class starting at just $15.
Premium Class FAQ
What is Premium Class?
Premium Class is offered on most flights. Premium Class seats come with the following amenities:- 4 inches of extra legroom
- Complimentary beer, wine, and cocktails on most flights over 350 miles
- Priority boarding
How do I purchase Premium Class?
Purchase Premium Class at any time – here's how to upgrade yourself:- As you first book your flights
- After you've purchased your flights, use the manage reservation tool to change your seat to Premium Class
- While checking in for your flight online at a kiosk, on our app, or in person with an Alaska customer service agent
- MVP®, MVP® Gold and Gold 75K Mileage Plan members will be eligible for a free upgrade to Premium Class, depending on the fare purchased, which can be reserved at alaskaair.com.
How much does Premium Class cost?
Premium Class upgrades start as low as $15 a flight.
Can I book Premium Class seats ahead of time?
Yes. You can purchase an upgrade to Premium Class, either at the time of booking or any time before your flight and during check in on alaskaair.com, our mobile app, or using our kiosk.
Can I book a Premium Class set if I booked my ticket through another airline?
If you didn't book directly through Alaska Airlines, you can purchase Premium Class seats two ways:
- During online check-in (available 24 hours before your flight departs)
- At the airport on your day of travel, speak with an Alaska Airlines agent
How many free drinks can I get in Premium Class?
Guests seated in Premium Class who are 21+ may enjoy complimentary cocktails, beer, or wine on flights which offer a beverage service. Generally, we offer a beverage service on all flights over 223 miles—however the number of services and available options vary based on flight length, weather conditions, and supplies. For the safety of our guests and crew members, we limit the number of alcoholic beverages that may be consumed. We will serve guests no more than two alcoholic drinks or one canned cocktail at a time. Just like on the ground, laws prohibit Flight Attendants from serving any guest who appears to be intoxicated. Thank you for your understanding.
Can I upgrade at the airport?
Yes. You can purchase a Premium Class upgrade when you check in online, at a kiosk, on Alaska’s mobile app or in person with a customer service agent at the gate.
Can I upgrade onboard?
Yes, but we do recommend purchasing Premium Class prior to your flight. Subject to certain restrictions and limited availability, you may be able to purchase an upgrade to a Premium Class seat
I am an elite level customer and I book my tickets through a corporate travel agency. How do I access Premium Class?
If you purchase a qualifying fare, you are eligible for a complimentary upgrade. Once your reservation is completed, our system will upgrade you automatically to a Premium Class seat based on the fare you purchased or add you to the Premium Class waitlist and you will be cleared based on your tier status and fare paid. If you do not want to be considered for a Premium Class upgrade, please have your travel agency add in this message on your reservation, or call reservations to opt out:OSI AS*OPT OUT*AUTO-COMP PREMIUM CLASS
Can travel agents sell Premium Class seats through their systems?
Premium Class is currently only available for purchase at alaskaair.com when selecting a seat. You can request that your travel agent purchase the seat using alaskaair.com on your behalf.
How do I get a refund?
If you qualify for a refund, you can request one at the gate, on the plane soon after take-off, or by calling our customer care representatives after you have completed your entire trip.
How far in advance will I be able to book Premium Class?
Premium Class seats are available on select flights up to 330 days prior to departure.
Do I get complimentary Premium Class upgrades as a Mileage Plan™ elite level member?
See our See our Premium Class upgrades page and our for full details..
- Subject to availability.
- Upgrade purchases entitle the traveler to reserve a Premium Class seat or a seat with more legroom in the Main Cabin. See aircraft seat maps for availability. While every attempt is made to fulfill a specific seat request, seat assignments cannot be guaranteed.
- Main Cabin paid upgrade seats on select aircraft types will be available for purchase at time of booking on alaskaair.com or within 24 hours of flight departure during check in.
- Upgrade prices start as low as $15 a flight.
- Premium Class seats are complimentary for Alaska Mileage Plan™ elite members based on tier status and fare purchased.
- Seats with more legroom are complimentary for Alaska Mileage Plan™ elite members.
- If the Mileage Plan elite member is no longer traveling on their original reservation, any companions traveling on the original reservation will no longer be eligible for the Main Cabin upgrade, and their seat assignment may be removed.
- Main Cabin paid upgrade seats do not grant complimentary entry to the Alaska Lounge.
- Upgrades are non-transferable and are only valid for the flight purchased. Valid on Alaska, Horizon, and SkyWest operated flights only.
- Customers selecting exit row seats must meet exit row seating requirements.
- The use of seat belt extensions is not permitted in exit row seats.
- Lap infants are not permitted in exit row seats.
- Car seats are not permitted in exit row seats.
- Second seat guests are not permitted in the bulkhead or exit row seats.
- Actual legroom may differ slightly depending on the aircraft and seat.
- If a customer receives a complimentary upgrade to First Class, no refund will be granted for a seat with more legroom or Premium Class.
- If a customer voluntarily changes his/her seat selection to a Main Cabin seat and stays on the same flight – there is no refund once purchased, regardless if it was a refundable fare.
- If a customer voluntarily changes his/her flight once purchased, a refund for the original seat purchase will only be provided if a refundable fare was purchased, in which case the refund will be applied to the original form of payment.
- If a non-refundable ticket is cancelled, then both the ticket price and the seat upgrade fee will be credited to the customer's My Wallet for future travel. My Wallet funds may not be applied towards the purchase of Premium Class or seats with more legroom.
- We reserve the right to assign or reassign a passenger who has paid for a Main Cabin upgrade at any time, even after boarding of the aircraft, for operational, safety, security reasons, or at an agent's discretion.
- Reassigned customers are eligible for a refund if they are not moved to a comparable or better seat in the upgraded seating area.
- Seats with more legroom and Premium Class seats are subject to cancellation. To avoid cancellation, travelers should make sure they are checked in and have obtained a boarding pass before the cut-off time for their flight.
- Once onboard, there may be a limited number of Premium Class seats available for purchase. Ask your flight attendant if interested. Seats with more legroom are not available for purchase onboard.
- In the event the flight is oversold, Alaska Airlines will follow its oversold/and involuntary denied boarding compensation policy, consistent to our operating standards.
- Alaska Airlines expressly reserves the right in its absolute discretion to discontinue the sale of seats at any time or to refuse to sell a seat to any specific passenger or, if sold, to cancel the seats and refund the purchase price. Alaska Airlines will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by a purchaser resulting from such refusal, cancellation, or denial. Seat prices, offers, terms, and benefits are subject to change without notice.