Alaska Airlines: The Classy and Comfy Way of Flying
Alaska Airlines is a leading American airline, and the sixth-largest Carrier in North America in terms of passengers carried — making it a prevailing airline in the industry. Alaska Airlines is one of the reputed carriers worldwide that serves as the national airline of Alaska, known for its top-tier client assistance and hospitality. The Carrier operates out of five major hubs, with its primary hub being at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. Alaska Airlines is a member of the world's third-largest airline alliance, the Oneworld alliance coalition with 28 member airlines. However, J.D.Power and Associates categorized Alaska Airlines as one of North America's most prevailing airlines because of its highest customer satisfaction. Since its establishment in 1944, Alaska Airlines has earned countless notable awards or accolades over the past years. The Carrier has codeshare agreements or mileage partnerships with nearly 23 airlines, such as British Airways, Korean Air, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, etc. The carrier, cooperatively with its regional allies Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines, serves the world's largest domestic route network. Alaska Airlines operates nearly 1,200 domestic or international flights daily on the scheduled routes over 115 destinations in the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The carrier served several locations in Alaska which are unreachable by road, such as Anchorage, Adak, Barrow, Cordova, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, etc.
However, Alaska Airlines is one of the largest carriers on the West Coast of the United States. In addition, the carrier serves the major airports in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles metropolitan area. The carrier serves a mainline fleet that comprises 186 (Boeing 737 aircraft) and 40 (Airbus A320 family aircraft) operated by Virgin America. In addition, the Alaska Airlines regional allies Horizon Air or SkyWest Airlines operate regional flights with fuel-efficient 32 (Bombardier Q400) and 66 (Embraer E175 aircraft). Alaska Airlines is known for its unmatched amenities at affordable airfares, such as spacious legroom, comfortable seats, onboard dining, non-alcoholic beverages and In-flight internet access. In addition, the carrier serves complimentary meals, light snacks and refreshing drinks to each class. The World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) rewards Alaska Airlines for having a "historic first" in Inflight entertainment. However, all Alaska Airlines aircraft seats are fitted with digEplayer. Travelers can enjoy the latest Hollywood movies, TV series, playlists, and access to numerous OTT platforms. Alaska Airlines aircraft are equipped with an in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming entertainment system.