Alaska Airlines

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3 star Skytrax Rating
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing TV 12345
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4/10
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9/10

"This was an amazing seat"

(United States)

Not Verified | This was an amazing seat. Better than delta! I flew from Seattle to Atlanta, and the seat was so wide. I was very impressed, especially for premium and economy. It also reclined with pretty decent reclining. However, there was no seat back entertainment. But that’s ok. I used my iPad. It was free. So yeah! Great experience. For good seats, I definitely recommend Alaska Airlines.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737MAX
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownDecember 2023
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
5/10

"broken non-charging USB ports "

(United States)

Trip Verified | My seat in business class for the 4h30m flight had broken (non-charging) USB ports at the seat (can't charge without USB adapter), and the full-flight Wifi pass was 40 dollars. (On the return flight it was only $16.) They didn't provide hot towel service before the meal. On the return flight they had no hot meals for business class for the 4h30m flight, everyone in business class got a fruit and cheese platter.
Seat TypeBusiness Class
Aircraft TypeA320
Seat Layout2x2
Date FlownSeptember 2019
Type Of TravellerLeisure
Sleep Comfort 12345
Sitting Comfort 12345
Seat/bed Width 12345
Seat/bed Length 12345
Seat Privacy 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
1/10

"the seats were agonizing"

(United States)

Trip Verified | This was my first and hopefully, last, time flying on Alaska Airlines. We paid extra for "premium economy", something we always do on other airlines when available (e.g. Air France, British Air, American). If this is what Alaska Airlines calls "premium economy," I cannot fathom how miserable regular economy is. Our flight was from the west to the east coast, more than five hours. While there was adequate legroom, the seats were agonizing. They provided no leg support and the recline (if one could call it that) was negligible. On top of that, the grand total of refreshment service amounted to a partially full cup of cranapple juice. Seriously! On a five hour flight? The entire experience amounted to the worst flight we have ever had.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737-800
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownAugust 2018
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
8/10

"seatback is very well shaped"

(United States)

Unverified | Some people may not have liked the Recaro leather seats, which recline very little and have thin cushions. However, I sat in one for this six-hour flight and felt more comfortable than I can recall in many years. I am very fussy about seatbacks now because I have back problems, including herniated disks. This seatback is very well shaped, with excellent lumbar support, better than I've seen anywhere else. I also liked the feel of the leather. The one thing that bothered me was leg room; a metal box on the floor ahead of you between the aisle and center seats made it crowded for your feet when you stored your "personal item" there. So choose the window seat.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737-800
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownJuly 2017
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Seat Storage 12345
yes
2/10

"cramming more and more seats"

(United States)

Verified Review | I fly on Alaska Airlines or Southwest weekly and it is ridiculous how the airlines are cramming more and more seats on their aircraft. I paid for a premium seat however had a 400 lb man set in the middle seat. If a passenger needs a seat belt extender they need to purchase 2 seats to accommodate their girth. Having to sit at an angle on a 3.5 hour flight due to the person next to you hanging over their seat is unacceptable. The FAA needs to step up and dictate measurements for passenger seating. I am very disappointed in Alaska Airlines greedy strategy to increase profits, they are no better than their competitors.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737-800/900
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownFebruary 2017
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
6/10

"better than Alaska's older planes"

(United States)

Verified Review | The Boeing 737-800 and -900 next generation Alaska Airlines 737s have vastly better seating than Alaska's older planes. The leg room (pitch) is more generous and the seats are more comfortable (and less worn out). One downside for tall people is the power outlets are in a big "pod" that's exactly where your right knee is. Especially when the person in front reclines their seatback the pod can be in the way. They should have put it in the center of the seatback away from the knees. There are other downsides. The middle seats have a large metal box intruding on the underseat space. And the isle seats have an especially small underseat area that can be difficult to get even a small backpack into. So, in my opinion, the best economy seats on the Alaska -800 and -900 planes are the window seats unless you're in an exit row where the window seat has other negatives.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737-900
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownFebruary 2017
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
3/10

"excruciatingly uncomfortable"

(United States)

Alaska Airlines has gone to great lengths to talk up their new Recaro seats with power ports for both 110V and USB connections. They mention the extra comfort afforded by "high density" seat padding. If you thought the previous generation of slim design seats were like sitting on a sheet of plywood with leather covering, these new slimer seats take the padless plywood feel to new heights. Compared to the marginally better Delta slim seats, Alaska Airlines seats are excruciatingly uncomfortable not only because of the total lack of padding but also due to their convex seatback which is a shape that is the opposite of the curve of your back, very odd. Recent flight was from Fairbanks to Palm Springs, the 3.5 hour flight to Seattle was fine as I was in the bulkhead row, their no-frills version of Economy Comfort for which you pay extra. I do like the at-seat power though, very convenient. Last winter however a flight from Anchorage to Honolulu, 6hr, 15 minutes was absolutely unbearable on the new seats. Now I understand why people lean forward and put their heads on the tray table because anything is better than sitting upright against plywood. One last thing on all new slim seats are the tiny tray tables that are flimsy and barely able to hold a drink and your digi player - or actually, not able to hold both of those, really bad.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBoeing 737-800
Seat Layout3x3
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Power Supply 12345
Seat Storage 12345
no
1/10

"very little to no recline"

(United States)

My seat row 26 had very little to no recline whatsoever and it was not an emergency row. From Honolulu to San Diego 5.5 hours was the most uncomfortable plane ride I've ever experienced. I kept falling forward when I fell asleep because the seat was so straight up.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBOEING 737
Seat Layout2x4x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no