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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/Business
Premium Class
Main Cabin
Saver fare
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Inflight amenities

FIRST CLASS/BUSINESS CLASS

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, fully lie-flat seats on the A330 and 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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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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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 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

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.

Our streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi is available for just $8, so you can stream, browse, and chat from takeoff through landing. We’re also expanding our partnership with Starlink to offer ultra-fast free Wi-Fi to Atmos Rewards members. Starlink is already equipped on our A330 and A321neo aircraft, with the remainder of our aircraft getting upgraded starting in 2026.

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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.

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 First Class, Premium Class, and Main Preferred?

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.

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.