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Alaska Airlines delivers passenger air travel services across North America. With hubs in Seattle, Anchorage and Los Angeles, it operates flights to numerous destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. Founded in 1932, Alaska Airlines features a loyalty program, multiple cabin classes and a focus on West Coast routes.

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Pros
  • Excellent customer service
  • Good value for frequent flyers
Cons
  • High fees for changes
  • Limited route availability

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffValue

    Reviewed May 14, 2026

    Quality customer service. Great value. Great airplane. Super professional crew, fast and efficient. Complimentary meal. A bar open in the back of the plane. Always refilled on your beverage.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2026

    I had a beyond amazing Customer Service phone representative on May 10th at 2:44 P.M. Her name was Tami from Phoenix. I would of missed my medical flight for and infusion if it wasn't for her help. She went above and beyond to help me get there on time. I hope she sees this review because I just wanted to Thank her one more time. 🙂

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 6, 2026

      From the minute we arrived at the check in we were treated with the upmost respect. Caren the agent. Was topnotch. She tagged my spouse's wheelchair and made sure he was comfortable. He was taken down the area to the plane by another agent and his chair followed. The flight attendants were all reassuring, too. He was given a receipt to prove his chair was loaded on the plane. No other airline has been so thorough. They were exceptional.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 21, 2026

      Bumped, late departure, lost luggage, 83 degrees inside aircraft with virtually no air flow, late arrival and missed connection flight. Had to sleep in the airport for the next flight. Have flown with every major carrier over 30 years and have never had such a terrible experience. Frontline staff are okay. Logistical staff is incompetent.

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      TechPunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed July 16, 2026

      Very disappointing experience on Alaska Airlines flight AS120 from Incheon to Seattle. Because of a delayed connection, I didn’t have time to buy water before boarding. The plane sat on the runway for about 20 minutes, and by the time drink service started, I had been waiting well over an hour for water. When the drinks were finally served, I politely asked for two cups of water because I was extremely thirsty. Flight attendant Anna refused, telling me she could only give me one cup and that I would have to wait until she came back later. I wasn’t asking for a bottle—just one extra cup of water on a long-haul international flight. I’ve flown many long-haul flights with airlines like ANA and Korean Air, and I’ve never experienced anything like this. Basic access to drinking water should never be an issue, especially after passengers have been waiting so long.

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      Reviewed July 13, 2026

      The gate supervisor, Vanessa, separated my wife from our two minor children without explanation, even though we'd purchased specific seats. When she complained, they refused any accommodation. When I complained and asked for a credit, they kicked me off off the plane. At all times, I was seated, never cursed or used abusive language, nor asked for anything more than a seat credit on my account. I'm 67 and a heart attack survivor - can't believe this level of arrogance and discourtesy, as I have never encountered such in 50+ years of air travel. Needless to say quite a poor start to our Hawaiian vacation.

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      PricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed July 10, 2026

      My wife and I have just returned from a a Viking cruise to Alaska and were booked from Tampa to Alaska on Alaska Airlines. The cruise was excellent. Alaska Airlines fell short of the mark. The return trip from Vancouver to Tampa, was a testament to corporate cost cutting. When we attempted to confirm our return online, we were greeted with a note indicating the system was down for maintenance. That's ok but indicates they are aware of a problem. Not a big deal but it will impact the rest of the procedure; terminal check in, baggage, and, as it turned out, confirmation of passenger lists.

      The flight to Seattle when well. The boarding in Seattle for Tampa was chaos. After boarding the 189 passengers, were informed they could not confirm who was on the aircraft. Thirty minutes later we are still waiting. Another 20 minutes and we are told they will need us to deplane and repeat the boarding process. We do with the obvious time required for this. Ready to go. Not yet. A maintenance man comes aboard and the captain announces there are a couple of lights out in the rear of the cabin. Ten minutes and we are ready to go, a bit over 2 hours and 2 boardings later. No way to encourage brand loyalty. I will gladly point out that the Alaska Airlines ground and flight personnel were excellent.

      Next. I usually upgrade our tickets to Premium Economy for the larger seats and additional leg room. On Alaska Airlines, for $195 +/per, you receive the same seat as economy, about 4 inches of leg room, and that's it. The flight from Seattle to Tampa was overnight and the airline did not provide simple amenities (I'm talking a blanket or a pillow). In short, Alaska Airlines needs to rethink its operating procedures.

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

      Reviewed June 24, 2026

      We tried to change our flight a few days earlier back home, we connected Expedia where we booked our Alaska Airline tickets and they told us there’s a flight that would be at $0 charge in fee fare difference so we took that exact flight, she then told us to go to Alaska Airlines and book it through their website. We went and did that through their website with a $0 fee and few minutes later get a charge of $1,400 from Alaska Airlines. We called Alaska Airlines to figure out why they charged us and she said that she don’t see it in their end and then goes to tell us it wasn’t booked and it’ll be an additional cost of $200 per person! But that’s not what their website said when we booked it and they charged us way more money than just $200 per person!

      Customer service wasn’t helpful at all and rude! They are literally becoming the next Spirit Airlines! Also last time we flew to Hawaii the Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants were saying how they were bought out by Alaska Airlines and now they aren’t giving meals to Hawaii no more. It will be charged! I’m pretty sure we are supposed to eat every 3-4 hours and the flight is 6hours long depends were you’re coming from that is absolutely inhumane.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed June 21, 2026

      They should never have changed to Atmos for mileage plans. I got locked out and need to book a mileage ticket. I have tried for 3 days and the bot says it will send me a code which never arrives. I called customer service and they are closed on weekends. The Atmos bot is terrible and has many complaints, I have been a plan member for 38 years and never had trouble changing my password. Atmos has locked me out and of course there is no one to talk to and I have given up attempting to communicate with chat bots.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 13, 2026

      I have never been treated this poorly by an airline in my life. On June 9, 2026, I arrived at Boise Airport for an Alaska Airlines flight to San Jose. I am a disabled passenger with significant spinal injuries and was traveling with my approved service dog, Daisy, to attend a major medical appointment at Stanford University Orthopedic Spine Center. Several days before the flight, Alaska Airlines approved Daisy’s Department of Transportation service animal documentation. I also received confirmation by phone from Alaska Airlines that everything was approved and in order.

      Approximately 10 to 15 minutes before boarding, an Alaska Airlines representative approached me while I was seated in a wheelchair and informed me that Daisy would not be allowed to travel in the cabin and would instead have to travel underneath the aircraft with baggage. I was shocked. I explained that Alaska Airlines had already approved her documentation and that I had traveled with her previously. I even attempted to show the representative the approval documents I had printed and carried with me. Rather than helping resolve the situation, I was left sitting at the gate while other passengers boarded the aircraft. No meaningful effort was made to explain my options, rebook me, or resolve the issue before departure.

      The most disturbing part is that I did not realize Alaska Airlines had effectively decided not to allow me on the flight until the gate was closed. I remained at the gate expecting someone to return and correct what appeared to be a mistake. Instead, the flight departed without me. My checked luggage was placed on the aircraft and sent to California without me. As a result, I missed a critical appointment at Stanford related to severe spinal deformity and potential revision surgery. The earliest available replacement appointment was nearly two months later. Alaska Airlines did not simply inconvenience me; they disrupted important medical care that had taken months to arrange.

      Hours later, after I had already been stranded at the airport, I was handed paperwork accusing me of conduct that had never been raised as an issue while the events were actually unfolding. It felt less like an attempt to solve a problem and more like an attempt to justify what had already happened. What concerns me most is how easily this happened to a disabled passenger who had followed the rules, obtained approval for a service animal, arrived prepared with documentation, and was relying on Alaska Airlines to transport her to an important medical appointment.

      The issue is not simply that I missed a flight. The issue is that Alaska Airlines failed to communicate clearly, failed to resolve a situation of its own making, failed to accommodate a disabled passenger appropriately, and then left me stranded while my luggage continued on without me. I will never trust Alaska Airlines with my travel again. If this can happen to a disabled passenger with an approved service animal and a documented medical need, it can happen to anyone. Travelers should think carefully before placing their trust in Alaska Airlines.

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      Alaska Airlines author review by Erika Armstrong

      Founded in 1932, Alaska Airlines is now the seventh-largest passenger airline in the U.S. It is a West Coast favorite with corporate headquarters in Seattle.

      • Mileage plan: Rewards program members can progress through reward levels to gain access to premium services such as priority boarding, free meals and other amenities.

      • Credit card rewards: Obtaining the Alaska Airlines credit card gives users the ability to add an annual companion fare, check a free bag and earn triple rewards on Alaska purchases.

      • Bags fly free: Local travel in Alaska comes with up to three free checked bags and a free carry on.

      • Military service discounts: Active-duty military members get up to five free checked bags and relaxed weight limits.

      • First class seating: Get extra amenities and more personalized service with first-class fare from Alaska Airlines.

      by Erika Armstrong Airlines Advisor

      From the front desk of a busy FBO to the captain's seat of a commercial airliner, Erika Armstrong has experienced everything aviation has to offer. She is the author of A CHICK IN THE COCKPIT and her aviation articles can be found at Consumer Affairs, Plane & Pilot, Flying.com, Disciples of Flight, NYC Aviation, Contrails, Mentor, General Aviation News and Business Insider.

      Alaska Airlines Company Information

      Company Name:
      Alaska Airlines
      Year Founded:
      1932
      Address:
      19300 International Blvd.
      City:
      Seattle
      State/Province:
      WA
      Postal Code:
      98188
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.alaskaair.com