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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.

  • First Class/Suites
  • Premium Class
  • Main Cabin
  • Saver fare
  • Comparison chart
  • Inflight amenities
FIRST CLASS/SUITES
The most spacious seating in any U.S. domestic airline
Our most luxurious travel experience with the most legroom in any U.S. domestic airline in its class, lie-flat seats, Suites on the 787, priority boarding, and a dedicated flight attendant.
  • Stretch out in spacious seating
  • Be the first to board
  • Check in two free bags
  • Complimentary food and drinks
  • Lounge access for select flights
  • Dedicated flight attendant
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PREMIUM CLASS
A new benchmark for accessible luxury
Premium Class elevates the Main Cabin travel experience with benefits like early boarding and extra legroom.
  • Relax in up to 5” of extra legroom
  • Board and deplane early
  • Enjoy free beer, wine and cocktails.
  • Early access to overhead storage
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MAIN CABIN
The award-winning classic
The travel experience that won countless awards, enjoy an unrivaled inflight service and no change fees on Main fares.
  • Choose your own seat
  • No change fees
  • Earn Atmos™ Rewards points.
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SAVER FARE
The budget-friendly essentials
For spontaneous travelers and friend seekers. Saver fare unbundles seat selection and limited flight changes while providing Main Cabin inflight amenities at our lowest rates.
  • Earn Atmos Rewards points.
  • Bring a free carry-on.
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Comparison chart

Compare cabin classes to see how seating, inflight amenities, and travel benefits vary by fare type.

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Domestic travel

Choose the right travel experience for you.

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

Domestic travel benefits
Saver fare

Budget-friendly essentials
Main Cabin

Award-winning classic
Premium Class

The elevated standard
First Class

Alaska's luxury experience
Earn Atmos Rewards points 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
International 787 travel

Choose the right travel experience for you.

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

International travel benefits
Saver fare

Budget-friendly essentials
Main Cabin

Award-winning classic
Premium Class

The elevated standard
Suites

Alaska's luxury experience
Personal TV yes yes yes yes
Blanket and pillow icon Blanket and pillow yes yes yes Premium bedding
Complimentary meal yes yes yes yes
Complimentary beer and wine yes yes yes yes
cocktail icon Complimentary cocktails and spirits no no yes yes
Seat selection no yes yes yes
Extra legroom no no yes Lie-flat seats
laying down icon Private suite with closing door no no no yes
slippers icon Comfort kit no no yes Premium amenity kit
Access to Alaska Lounge and oneworld partner airline lounges* no no no yes
Checked bag (Rome and London) 1
(up to 50lbs)		 1
(up to 50lbs)		 1
(up to 50lbs)		 2
(up to 70lbs)
Checked bag (Japan and Korea) 2
(up to 50lbs)		 2
(up to 50lbs)		 2
(up to 50lbs)		 2
(up to 70lbs)
Inflight amenities
Entertainment Tablet device behind the seat

Enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies using your seatback screen or streamed directly on your device depending on your flight.

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Food & Beverages Inflight fruit and cheese platter

Enjoy snacks and meals inspired by local flavors and ingredients from the West Coast and Hawaii.

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

We’re proud to be the first major airline to offer Starlink’s ultra-fast internet service to our guests, so you can stay connected throughout your flight. Best of all, Starlink Wi-Fi is free to all Atmos Rewards members thanks to T-Mobile. Any flights without free Wi-Fi will offer paid access with free texting.

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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 Trips 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?
Main Preferred 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.

International Business Class Select ‘Business’ on the results table at the start of the booking process or select 'Upgrade to Business Class' on the cart page.

Can I pay for an upgrade for one person in my travel party?
For Premium Class and Main Preferred 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 status upgrades?
Learn about status upgrades.
Can I cancel just the upgraded portion of the seat and receive a refund?
In most cases, seat upgrades are non-refundable. If you qualify for a refund, and it hasn’t automatically been applied, you can request one at the gate or by calling our customer care representatives after you have completed your entire trip.
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 International Business Class, First Class, Premium Class, and Main Preferred?
International Business Class, 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 International Business, First and Premium Class product pages.

Main Preferred has the same benefits as Main Cabin, in more favorable locations. Some seats also have additional legroom, but do not include additional benefits.
Can I use my Atmos™ Rewards points to purchase seat upgrades?
No, you cannot use points for seat upgrades at this time.
How many points do I earn when I upgrade?
You earn base points, bonus points, and Status points based on your upgraded fare class. Learn about earning on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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 if space is available. 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 points 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.