cruisingw/mom Posted November 26, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Has anyone used or heard of Alaska Airlines? If so can you tell me if you liked the airline in terms of services. Is this a charter airlines perhaps? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultan_sfo Posted November 26, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Used them a few times -- great service. Princess also uses them between SF and Vancouver. Sometimes Alaska has special promotional fares also. /Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 26, 2006 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2006 They are a real airline - mostly regional but they have expanded their coverage quite a bit. Some friends fly them all the time from Washington to California. It is actually their line of choice. They are a good airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted November 26, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Great airline. Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chat Noir Posted November 26, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I've seen their jets at Tulsa Itn'l Airport... never flown with them, but I do check their prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted November 26, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2006 As said Alaska is a pretty good airline. Not a charter operator. In customer satisfaction ratings (however those are determined ;) ) they normally rate near the top of the list. Honestly, they're a big enough Airline that I'm somewhat surprised that you are so unfamiliar with them. If you use a frequent flier program, miles earned on Alaska flights can be credited to American or Northwest. I'm sure there are others, but those are the 2 biggies that I usually credit my Alaska miles toward. Here's a link with a bit of info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Airlines -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stired Posted November 26, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'm a West Coast resident and Alaska Airlines is a pretty big player out here. They are not a charter airline and consistently rank among the leaders in on time and customer satisfaction. Very well regarded out here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momj47 Posted November 26, 2006 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2006 They fly all over the country. We flew from Seattle to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines and Princess flew us from Deadhorse to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines. No complaints at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 26, 2006 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Honestly, they're a big enough Airline that I'm somewhat surprised that you are so unfamiliar with them. If you use a frequent flier program, miles earned on Alaska flights can be credited to American or Northwest. I'm sure there are others, but those are the 2 biggies that I usually credit my Alaska miles toward. I have flown them before (Seattle to Anchorage) and have friends who fly them all the time (live in WA) but where I live (in the Midwest) - we never hear about them. So it doesn't surprise me that people haven't heard about them as it isn't an every day option for us like it is for those who live West of here. I do agree - it is a good airline and I would fly them again in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted November 26, 2006 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I but where I live (in the Midwest) - we never hear about them. So it doesn't surprise me that people haven't heard about them as it isn't an every day option for us like it is for those who live West of here. I guess I read the travel section of USA Today (MacPaper) too much. They're mentioned there often. -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted November 26, 2006 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Although based in Seattle, Alaska Airlines is THE airline for travelling around the state of Alaska. Their service is easily on a par with the big boys. Their employees take great pride in their company and it shows in the quality of their service. Gone are the days of great meals and the seats are in tighter than they used to be but here's a company where employees make the difference. I've flown with them for over 30 years and they still remain my airline of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingw/mom Posted November 26, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Am sold....just booked a one-way ticket Seattle to Anchorage after all the responses. In the Midwest my family and friends have never heard of them but I knew someone on the boards would know. Thanks for all your help. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted November 26, 2006 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Here's a sightseeing hint - prebook your seats requesting the right side of the plane (D-E-F) as you head from Seattle to Anchorage. Nearly all the scenery is on this side (weather permitting) and the approach into Anchorage takes you over Prince William Sound, the Chugach mountains, and lots of glaciers. Never tire of coming home and seeing this scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted November 27, 2006 #14 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I have an interesting story to tell. Last week I was watching the Discovery or TLC channel and they had a show about Disasters. It was retelling the event of an Alaskan Airlines crash that happened b/c personal in the mechanic department for the airline were told to falsify documents to say they were doing work that they actually weren't. Staff were overworked by the airlines attempt to increase the amount of flights per aircraft to keep up with the business and not go into debt. It could have happened anywhere, and it was like 10 years ago or something I think. Just thought it was interesting I saw that when you asked about the airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 27, 2006 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I guess I read the travel section of USA Today (MacPaper) too much. They're mentioned there often. -Monte Like I said, I am aware of them and I keep up on travel news.... But here in the midwest - they come up as often in our search engines as Korean Air. The only way I flew them was because I had a flight from Seattle to Anchorage. Otherwise, they just don't connect with anything I can take from where I live. You live in Washington and they have tons of flights in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted November 27, 2006 #16 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Like I said, I am aware of them and I keep up on travel news.... But here in the midwest - they come up as often in our search engines as Korean Air. The only way I flew them was because I had a flight from Seattle to Anchorage. Otherwise, they just don't connect with anything I can take from where I live.. Cool. They need new search engines in the midwest. ;) -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapsmith Posted November 27, 2006 #17 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Alaska Airlines (AS) also has summer routes from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) That flight fills quickly. American Airlines also Code Shares the ORD-ANC flights. Does Alaska Airlines still have the Bible verse with the meals???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted November 27, 2006 #18 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I haven't seen the Bible verse in awhile since they've stopped serving meals in coach. Best you get is a wrap or burger/sandwich for $5.00. By the way, they do have their own website at http://www.alaskaair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted November 27, 2006 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Alaska Airlines (AS) also has summer routes from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) They also have routes from Miami and Orlando to Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennicott Posted November 27, 2006 #20 Share Posted November 27, 2006 They are one of the last legacy airlines left in the US. Also one of the largest and they often receive top rating for quality and service, world wide. Whatever that means in todays cramped seat, no frill, cattle car, airline industry. But you can't really blame the industry, folks want cheap seats and they are getting them. Last Updated: 20040211 Note: The order of this list has been determined by rank information gleaned from Google using the Google API. Rank is subject to change. American Airlines Northwest Airlines United Airlines Continental Airlines Delta Air Lines US Airways America West Southwest Airlines Alaska Air Hawaiian Airlines JetBlue Airways American Trans Air AirTran Airways Midwest Express Airlines Spirit Airlines Mesaba Airlines Frontier Airlines Aloha Airlines Pan Am Vanguard Airlines World Airways Atlantic Coast Airlines Kenmore Air SkyWest Airlines Big Sky Air Great Lakes Airlines Cape Air Pen Air Colgan Air Mesa Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFunCruiser Posted November 27, 2006 #21 Share Posted November 27, 2006 They also have routes from Miami and Orlando to Seattle Yup, I'm taking it in June from Miami to Seattle, I used my Skymiles for the trip through Delta. They have many partners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecookie Posted November 27, 2006 #22 Share Posted November 27, 2006 How well does Alaska Airlines do with luggage? I usually try to stick with the same airline when I need to make connections because I think I have a better chance of collecting all my luggage at my final destination. If I take another airline to San Francisco or Seattle and then tranfer to Alaska Air, do you think all my luggage will transfer with me? Or will I be asking for trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFH Posted November 27, 2006 #23 Share Posted November 27, 2006 We flew from Chicago to Seattle and back from Anchorage to Chicago. They had the best rates and they were excelent. My wife wishes we could take them everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted November 27, 2006 #24 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Alaska Airlines (AS) also has summer routes from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) That flight fills quickly. American Airlines also Code Shares the ORD-ANC flights. Does Alaska Airlines still have the Bible verse with the meals???? We got them with our meal when we flew first class in September ('06) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted November 27, 2006 #25 Share Posted November 27, 2006 How well does Alaska Airlines do with luggage? I usually try to stick with the same airline when I need to make connections because I think I have a better chance of collecting all my luggage at my final destination. If I take another airline to San Francisco or Seattle and then tranfer to Alaska Air, do you think all my luggage will transfer with me? Or will I be asking for trouble? I think your chances are probably about the same with luggage transfer whether it is within the same airline or not. In any case, definitely bring a change of clothes and all your absolute essentials in your carry on luggage. When traveling I always hope for the best, but expect the worst with my luggage. So I expect that the luggage will not arrive the same day I arrive. If it does, great. If not, I have some clothes to wear and all my essential toiletries, etc. And on my way home, I am glad if the luggage gets delayed. The airline delivers it to my home the next day (no need for me to lug it around myself), and they usually give me some sort of voucher as compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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