Alaska Airlines Flights

Alaska Airlines Flight Booking

Alaska Airlines is a US-based airline that was founded in 1932 as McGee Airways. Its headquarters is located in SeaTac. The airline operates its flights from Seattle, and its IATA code is AS. The rapidly growing fleet currently consists of approximately 150 aircraft, serving both domestic and international destinations. The company planned a merger with Virgin America in 2016 and aimed to complete this merger by 2017. However, both brands are planned to continue operating independently.

Alaska Airlines utilizes not only Seattle-Tacoma International Airport but also airports such as Anchorage, Los Angeles, and Portland as its major hubs. The main destinations served are in Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States. Alaska Airlines serves about 100 cities, including San Jose, San Diego, Spokane, Washington D.C., Yakutat, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Newark, New York City, and Ixtapa. Although Alaska Airlines is not currently a member of a major airline alliance, it has codeshare agreements with various airlines such as Delta Airlines, KLM, Hainan Airlines, LATAM Chile, Air France, and Emirates. Additionally, the airline closely collaborates with Horizon Air and SkyWest for certain flights.

Alaska Airlines Online Check-In

An important service offered by Alaska Airlines is the convenient online check-in. You can now check-in hours before your flight from your computer or mobile device, select your preferred seat, and print your boarding passes without having to wait in long queues at the check-in counter. After passing through security and dropping off your baggage at the designated counter, you will be ready for boarding. Online check-in (web check-in) and mobile check-in are available on the Alaska Airlines website from 24 hours before the flight until 1 hour before the flight, subject to airport availability.

Alaska Airlines Hand Luggage

You can bring hand luggage on board your Alaska Airlines flight. However, your hand luggage must comply with the applicable rules, including security requirements and size restrictions. The maximum allowed dimensions are 61 cm x 43 cm x 25 cm. There is currently no weight restriction. It is important to label your hand luggage with a tag containing your name to clearly identify it as yours. The appropriate tags can be found on the airline's website. Please note that for security reasons, certain items are not allowed to be carried in your hand luggage on Alaska Airlines flights.

Alaska Airlines Checked Baggage

Note that Alaska Airlines generally charges a fee for most checked baggage. However, there are some exceptions worth checking in advance. For example, the transportation of pineapples in suitable packaging is free from the airports of Honolulu, Maui, Kona, or Kauai. Also, strollers or medical equipment for traveling children are free. You can also transport special baggage in the cargo hold of Alaska Airlines. Examples of special baggage include musical instruments or sports equipment. Please check the relevant procedures before your flight.

Airline Information

Airline Name: Alaska Airlines

IATA Code: AS

Year of Foundation: 1932 (as McGee Airways)

Headquarters: SeaTac, United States