Alaska Airlines A321 First Class

[@insainllama]

Alaska is always my go to domestic airline. Their customer care is top notch.

[@mtbak8580]

Alaska is my go to airline. Everything goes perfectly when I fly

[@wingletproductions]

Same with me...they are the best Domestic carrier

[@stevee1311]

At least Alaska figured out the Service, and didn't just give up, like our friends at Delta did. Good job Alaska.

[@jjohn713]

Don't need to see anything else, Alaska wins it. Everyone else were quick to jump on the COVID bandwagon on cost savings.

[@bryancarrington3518]

Also Alaska still won't seat you next to somebody you aren't traveling with.

[@googleadministrator3994]

Slight woosh as I see it...

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

As a long time traveler...very long time...Alaska is without a doubt the best airline in North America. Welcome to our world.

[@jandsadventures4174]

Am i first? Loving the fact that your first class ticket gets you lounge access and honestly like Jeb said, the view is amazing

[@FirstClassFlyer]

6th

[@whatevermightwork]

I absolutely LOVE Alaska Airlines! I've earned around 400,000 miles on them and I will continue to fly them even when I have to pay a little more than other airlines because of the service and care. Not having a flat bed seat for a trip across the country or to & from Hawaii is a negative, but the service more than makes up for it. Jeb, you should try their economy class service. Even in the back of the plain the flight attendants are better than any other major domestic airline.

[@jcbaily5559]

Since Alaska Airlines holds a special place in my life, it is good to see how they are weathering this Covid mess.....thanks for your report!

[@chnalvr]

Alaska Airlines, what a consistently positive travel experience for me for many years! I live at their Seattle hub and only fly Alaska, so I am accustomed to receive excellent service in any class cabin. I recommend giving them a try if you have not.

[@captain_kirkyt2481]

I love this, I live in KPDX and I only fly Alaska , their great

[@noahh90]

OMG JEB. You just made my day, hometown airline. Cant wait for more!

[@itstomatogear6806]

Congratulations 🎉👏 of being the top comment 👍😁 (as of now 😈)

[@NickyVeee]

I haven't flown since the restrictions came down, but Alaska has been my favorite domestic experience hands down. It also sounds like they're adding a lounge at my homebase in SFO, which is a huge plus for me!

[@adamlavalleur3389]

i also really like alaska well it is really the only airline i have flown on but it is still a nice airline and it is really pretty easy to get a flight from my homebase like my home airport is that what you mean by homebase but it is pretty easy to get a flight home to seattle because seattle is the main base of alaska

[@johnpacheco3291]

I used to live in Portland OR, so flew on Alaska Airlines quite a bit. I have flown them 1st class twice to Maui! Exceptional service for a US carrier. Now down in Tucson AZ, most aircraft are small out here to connect to larger hub. BTW I am also a corporate travel agent, on furlough for the last 8 months. Be safe out there traveling! Cheers!

[@bryan15505]

“If you have any business that you need to take care of now would be the time to do so before we turn on the seatbelt sign” I wish I heard this on every flight, awesome pilots!

[@joshuateicher4254]

I’ve flown an Alaska in this beautiful more to love livery (N493AS), a B737-900ER. I’m from Seattle so I have always flown with Alaska for a long time.

[@joshuateicher4254]

Great video!

[@mtbak8580]

Legit a few days ago I flew on that exact plane

[@porter12e35]

I would recommend when this whole covid thing passes over, flying on the alaska “milk run”. it is one of the most fun flights. would definitely recommend at least checking it out😊

[@neillthornton1149]

Alaska's version of the Island Hopper...

[@porter12e35]

@@neillthornton1149 exactly

[@kt-gz1oz]

It is fun. On nice days you only go to 3000ft from Petersburg to Wrangell and it is amazing!!

[@ziauddinkhan5699]

This video is a great reminder of why I subscribed to this channel in the first place. Informative, enjoyable, visually gorgeous and it makes you want to travel even in these times. Thx Jeb.

[@jackgoodman6976]

This is the most normal feeling trip report I have seen in 2020. That is also a gorgeous livery. In my opinion that’s much nicer then a livery like southwest. Thanks for another amazing trip report.

[@brownthunder999]

being from seattle, we are so privileged to be able to fly almost anywhere in the us on alaska. they are unribaled when it comes to chtomer experience. and i can't agree more, the west coast of the united states is just about the most dramatic, gorgeous landscape in the world. i have made that trip from seattle to santa ana many times and theres no point in watching a movie, the mountains and natural beauty sre the entertainment!

[@Leonardo-cs9ij]

this alaska livery might be my favorite livery ever!! the colors are so vibrant

[@1234567890gundam1]

Those volcano shots, amazing! I've never see volcano before. Super clear sky too awesome vid. Thank you sir

[@johndornoff]

Having grown up in Southern California, spending most of my adult life in the Pacific Northwest (beyond stints in Charlotte and Salt Lake City), I have flown Alaska many times and they are my favorite US airline with Delta running second. The only negative I could pin on them is that on flights from Portland to Chicago and back in 2013 they pushed their credit card too hard but that is it. Sadly I now live in Iowa and the nearest Alaska airport is 4 hours away at MSP so I am stuck mainly on American who is our only carrier (and one I had not flown on until this year) although Delta and United are only a little over an hour away at CID.

[@Leonardo-cs9ij]

I live in eastern Iowa, about 3 hours from chicago and the upcharge to fly out of CID makes it worth it to bus to chicago then fly out of ohare or midway for domestic flights sometimes; the 70 dollar round trip bus is less than 100 or 200 upcharge to fly out of CID but internationally it can be a toss up

[@YummiMoney]

I live in San Francisco and love flying Alaska A320/321. They have amazing interiors and service at Alaska prices. On the topic of no seatback screen, one Alaska A320 I flew on had the built in screen left over from Virgin America, which I'm really sad to see gone. Virgin America was truly my hometown airline! (I am a big Airbus fanboy too!)

[@seanpeters3690]

I'm a proud lifetime Alaska mileage plan member, and they have always been my preferred airline. Great customer service, reliable, accommodating, and just an overall great airline. I'm proud to say that I've now flown on every type of plane in their current fleet. This includes: Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, Airbus A319, A320, A321, Bombardier Q400 (operated by Horizon Air), and Embraer 175. I give them stars!

[@Iras-._489]

I flew on an Alaska airlines a321 with this livery from Las Vegas to Seattle, great experience😁

[@logansaviationadventures]

I love Alaska airlines there the only way out of my home town in Alaska but never had a bad flight beautiful livery you should try the e175 on horizon love your videos jeb stay safe

[@CorySticha]

Their Horizon Q400s are also really comfortable planes, for turboprops.

[@logansaviationadventures]

@@CorySticha agreed but I prefer the 175 it’s quiter

[@ephapax1]

Now that American had a partnership with Alaska Air I hope to check then out soon!

[@ricardoflores4910]

I love this route lax to Seattle I live in la my dad is a flight attendant and I have had 200 hours of flying or less and I’m 10 years old and Alaska is my favorite airline my favorite routes are Los Angeles to Seattle and lax to New York and Los Angeles to zihuatanejo but my favorite of all is New York in jfk you go over the ocean and they have great food in the airport as well I’m glad to see people like this airline and aircraft

[@coashddjj2]

Those views of the landscape were truly awesome.

[@jwpaulson2360]

Living in the NW, including 40 years in Seattle, Alaska has been my airline of choice since the late 80s. No airline has the perqs they had "back in the day", but Alaska is still tops on many fronts.

[@donaltemus3565]

Best paint job in the industry! I love it

[@paulmiller1622]

Irate Alaska Airlines number one out of all of them main reason is just because of the first class lounge access. I think all the major lines should do that. Thanks for a great video.

[@neillthornton1149]

As an Alaska 75k, it's awesome to see them get some love! Fantastic airline, and here in SAN they keep adding more routes. I'm on the inaugural non-stop SAN-FLL in just a few weeks!

[@bossdude911]

I’ve only flown Alaska once (round trip from Denver to Seattle in 2017) and I was thoroughly impressed!

[@kinglou0]

Alaska Airlines is my 1st choice here in the US. I stopped shopping airfare by price and solely shop based on experience. Even their sister carrier, Horizon is phenomenal. Proud to have them as my hometown carrier and to have many of their employees as my friends and neighbors.

[@oceanhoevet8453]

Another fantastic video Jeb. I am personally a huge fan of Alaska though I might be a bit biased (I’m an MVP with them). Through this pandemic I have flown them 6 times and can 100% say that they are the best airline right now in first and in coach. They are blocking seats though still offering a close to full service (unlike Delta) and offer lounge access for all first class passengers. Plus, there crews are some if not the friendliest in the sky.

[@ryderschuch3405]

the first time I saw an Alaska Airlines plane, I thought the Eskimo was Abe Lincoln.

[@Winglets68]

not an eskimo though

[@planelvr07]

I concur, thought I haven't flown on that many airlines, Alaska takes the cake. Of course you can't beat the beatiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest!

[@unconventionalgaming1621]

YES! I absolutely love Alaska Airlines!!

[@englee2006]

Love this. Seems like Alaska has been doing well, man. I like the services they seem to be offering. Might be the best First Class experience in 2020 so far.

[@alaskatechguy3791]

This is why Alaska airlines is my favorite airlines

[@captainCaybrew]

Wish Alaska would start serving the Caribbean again. Cayman Airways is looking at Los Angeles and San Francisco as possible future routes, hope Alaska might be doing the same with Grand Cayman. Alaska has one of my favorite liveries and still retains that "hometown airline" feeling. Seem to be one of the only US airlines that consistently puts passengers first, along with jetBlue.

[@zaviationn]

Southwest as well.. at least for me. I travel with my parents, and on my departing and arrival leg, I had to sit by myself, but the lovely crew switched seats and I got to sit with my family. However, this only happened because of their open seat selections…

[@alwaysfish907]

I fly on alaska every year and I love it. Love that you reviewed it, although I fly the 737-900. I've also flown on the -700 and the -800

[@im2bused]

I live in Portland Oregon, love seeing geography. Love Alaska Air!

[@arneb3818]

PDX has an awesome airport and it is well laid out.

[@gatewayz75]

That LAX lounge is a huge improvement on what it was like in 2014: back then it was cheese cubes, crackers and wine from a one gallon bottle. Love Alaska first class, such good value even if to just skip the lines at LAX , the flight attendants were very friendly and easy going, not all uptight about rules like Qantas

[@CoastEnergy]

Love seeing Alaska represent my home town well!

[@dcjimr1]

Totally agree, Jeb. Although their planes look very nice, I don't have a tablet and often don't take my laptop on trips and so a seatback IFE to me means real luxury. Even if I do take a laptop, then I don't have the tray table available for other things like eating or doing work. Lounge access for first class ticket holders, on the other hand, should be a domestic industry standard practice!

[@robbtinsf]

I love the tv and playlist and map feature -Alaska doesn’t have it so the flight seems a lot longer

[@adamtw1]

Wow. I've got to get on Alaska Airlines once I fly again post-pandemic!

[@ronriesinger7755]

A really good airline. Cross country (PDX to JFK) or around the west, they are best! My wife and I have flown Alaska to Hawaii as well. Very good service.

[@dbslpforever]

Thanks for the amazing video! Cannot wait to travel this beautiful country again. Stay safe! Greetings from Germany

[@gktwgreeter]

I will definitely be flying Alaska first class for my upcoming trip from Orlando to Seattle and back!

[@Foggleiani]

I have flown on that exact A321N from KJFK to KSEA. It was great!

[@davidharris2519]

Alaska is 1 of my favorites of the domestic carriers

[@JamesSymmonds]

Just saw my aunt's house in the landing footage which I'm watching from after flying out to on Alaska for the fourth trip this year. Even in the back of the plane, and I mean the back, it's still probably one of the best flying experiences I've had in the US in economy. (Those saver fares + boarding back, where the saver seats are, to front + seat blocking = the easiest economy experience in years!)

[@theonedenny]

So glad that airline reviews are back!

[@998136999]

Wow, what a beautiful livery!

[@simondavey7787]

I think Alaska is a strong contender for the best domestic airline, especially in these different times.

[@artemhoffman2689]

NOOO you could of went to PDX 😭 Hello, won best airport award in america 7 years in a row!

[@CaptRye]

and depending on the terminal hes in he could get great plane spotting on the Oregon Air National Guard 15's

[@theautistictraveler3916]

Alaska is currently my #1 favorite airline!! I’ve flown first class in this exact same plane from SFO-SEA!! Awesome video!!

[@actemple3282]

Super cool great plane love them ...Alaskan airlines

[@MrPerfesser]

Alaska treats you as well as - or better than - any other domestic airline. Aaaand their frequent flyer program is by far the most generous and best around. You get credit for miles flown, rather than dollars spent. Even though I'm based on the east coast, they're my go-to airline for transcon service out of IAD or DCA.

[@IknowLots]

i love this video, made me cry bc i havent flown so long, summer is gonna be awesome

[@kevinwells4986]

I love your videos as they remind me of my past travel. I'm nearing retirement, and I also had a long term relationship with an airline employee at one point in my life (who is doing well herself!) - so I saw a lot of perks over the years. One year I logged 250K miles. Watching your experiences helps me to remember and reflect on mine, and I love the video and commentary on your videos. So thanks for your efforts Mr. Brooks, and I hope you continue to travel for many years to come.

[@stefanowest]

Thank god they’re coming to OneWorld, for a good AA alternative. 🙏🏽

[@brianglas7768]

We are lucky in Seattle to have two of the best domestic airlines, Alaska and Delta, to have the biggest market share at SeaTac.

[@avioncamper]

The meal service looked better than Delta's, whole trip was looked great.

[@beaubritton4362]

Yes, I was first class on delta and the meal was less then impressive. Coming into and out of Puerto Vallarta they could have knocked it out of the park, by providing a Mexican dish. I lived in anchorage some years back, so Alaska was always my first choice. Even in the early days, they always provided more then was expected.

[@mannyzx1]

My mom used to and still flys a lot. If Alaska flys there, there was no other choice for her. If they didn’t, then Delta was her second. That’s kind of how it’s we me now. 1st Alaska, 2nd delta, 3rd SW, 4th JetBlue.

[@pischgensinsen]

That's possibly the Wild Horse Wind Farm in Ellensburg at 8:23, I was there in 2018! Amazing video of all these landscapes!

[@zachjones6944]

I fly Alaska First class to Costa Rica. Amazing Cabin crew!

[@gsmeo309]

I would consider Alaska to be my favorite airline. I had planned to vacation on the Big Island this year and would have flown with them and in first class. Unfortunately, due to the Rona, I canceled my trip. 😞 I’m hoping that by either late May or early June, the COVID situation will improve enough that I can finally go.

[@GilbertTravels]

You are absolutely right about the breathtaking scenery here in the PNW, big part of why I moved here!

[@cvbrotha11]

Every time I have to fly to Seattle my first preference is the AL A321.

[@PilotWanderlust]

Very nice review! Like Alaska Airlines!

[@keithmiller2714]

Can’t wait to see you at PDX! One of the top rated airports in the country.

[@katejoyce2725]

I moved from Seattle to the east coast last year, and I really miss flying Alaska!

[@Jack-rc8pc]

Alaska has the best cabin crew. No doubt.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Love those mountain views. Many airlines could learn from Alaska that despite covid-19, they can still provide a meal .

[@CorySticha]

Montana is served by Horizon Air, which is a subsidiary of Alaska. Every time I've flown to Seattle with Horizon was amazing. Comfortable flights, even in "basic" economy, with great crews. Beverage service throughout the plane included (in the time BC - Before Covid) complimentary craft beer and wine from Pacific Northwest breweries and wineries. Depending on the length of flight, there would be multiple passes with the free beer and wine. Since I have family in the Seattle area, hopefully this great service will resume PC (Post Covid). Alaska/Horizon is also generous in their compensation in the cases of overbooking. One time out of Seattle, I took them up on a request for volunteers to be rescheduled, and received enough voucher credit to book another round trip between MT and Seattle the next summer. While Delta is my national and international airline of choice, I will always fly Alaska/Horizon for any travel within their network.

[@jf6395]

its so sad to the the glaciers recede so rapidly in the cascades...here to in Montana....Love your style and thank you for sharing ...fly into BZN on Alaska you'll love it one of best small airport in the states...if you come to Mt give aheads up and i will steer you to hidden gems...seriously

[@jacks4733]

I flew for Horizon (which is/was Alaska's red headed step child) for 15 years. Great companies!

[@jessicabredesen432]

Hey Jeb, I’ve flown from Phoenix to Seattle a lot, and I always use Alaska for those flights as Alaska is my favorite airline. One thing that I always like to do as a passenger in flying into Seattle is to always book a “A” window seat. If you get a reasonably sunny day in the skies, the flight paths into Seattle are such that you get a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier as you descend into Seattle. On exceptionally clear days, I’ve seen Mt. Hood and the Three Sisters. But I always book an A seat on the port side of the plane to catch those views.

[@mrpotter315]

Adding my voice to the Chorus of Praise here but I was a Dallas-Based American Platinum for many years and now in the 15 years that we've lived in Seattle we are, by default, Alaska clients. Alaska is consistent with the Nordic Culture of the Pacific Northwest: Practical and hardworking. Polite but not effusive. Stylish but not flashy. Willing to innovate but not a trend-chaser. Mainly realizable, stable and reasonable. (Wouldn't make a bad spouse, if you could find one that fit this description). We don't fly much anymore so I generally pre-book First Class. I think it's great they are including the Lounge in the price of a First Class Ticket - it just seems like the logical thing to do and it irked me a bit that they have not up until now. Flying is such a drudgery compared to what it used to be that I try to take very opportunity to make it a pleasant part of the trip. If an extra couple hundred bucks can help keep me in my Zen Bubble on the travel days, it's money well spent in my book. So that said I don't know that I can make a generalized judgement about all the various services Alaska offers but the do a nice consistent job from my end. My daughter and I flew one leg on Alaska from Bozeman to Seattle last week. Very nice and relatively low stress. It was mid day on a weekday and the plane was maybe 1/3 full. We were in First and they are blocking every other seat, so it felt safe. Everyone that I saw was observing excellent Mask hygiene so thanks for that. Get those shots. Wear those Masks and Wash those Hands and we'll all be flyin' around by summer. Don't be thrown off by the Johnson and Johnson Vacccine numbers. While it evidenced a 65% efficacy for disease it was 100% effective in preventing COVID fatalities. So we now have 4 vaccine makers delivering serum that are going to keep us out of the hospital and, even better - the morgue! You'll hear some news stories about long lines but the fact is there is vaccine sitting on the shelves in many locations even now. With the J&J announcement Dr. Fauci said "the "cadence" of the follow-on vaccine supply is exceeding our expectations. There should be ample vaccine supply in the coming weeks and months". I wish I could sound as smart as Dr. Fauci when I say something!

[@mhernandez2246]

Your right about that Washington state is such a beautiful place love it here. Love the videos

[@almightyian]

Love the virgin America vibes

[@MrMrflynn]

Wow! Those mountain views are incredible on approach to SEA!! I had a tear in my eye....miss you America! 🇺🇸 Great work Jeb!

[@jaypainespotter]

I fly Alaska but out of PAE (Paine Field) they fly Embraer E175's and that's an awesome plane!

[@zachpadilla6643]

I flew first class on Alaska to Seattle last year around July, and I loved it, they took some of the restrictions off in the lounge so everything was opened, but overall the flight attendants were great, the only “problem” was that all of the drinks they asked for weren’t available, but Alaska gave us free lounge passes to make up for the inconvenience, that was a nice touch.

[@TripReportaviation]

Nice trip report! Alaska looks like a good airline to fly with. I'm glad that they blocked middle seats at the time

[@pachong1]

This was honestly so beautifully done. Such great footage.

[@trdbrd6958]

Jeb I loved this video I am a Dennis Bunnik fan so I came over here and it was awesome keep up the great work

[@pdxjets501]

We're quite lucky to have such a great airline with a great route network here in the PNW! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ptahcha001]

Great video report! And it looks like they did a great job refurbishing the LAX lounge. FYI - lounge access is only available for paid or mileage award first class passengers - not for mileage upgrade or same day paid upgrades.

[@kenshores9900]

I always avoided LAX because of the congestion. Most of the flights now are a snack mix and a glass of ice water. Life is about the journey and life is to short. Good video.

[@jb3151]

LGB is miles better and easier to get to

[@kenshores9900]

However the number of flight in and out are very limited. You are correct it is a neat small airport. I usually flew into SNA. LGB has no jet ways. Of course it seldom rains there but with my luck it would be pouring rain when we would land.

[@brandenwoods7203]

I flew aboard N926VA from Seattle to Los Angeles a few months back, a good experience on my first NEO

[@patsadventures6381]

Just had a disappointing first class flight on United from DC to PHX....will post that video in a few days. Great job.

[@kevinkorea]

MORE TO LOVE ❤️

[@cooperhodgdon24]

Loved the video! Alaska Airlines is such a great airline!!

[@massai22]

Great video. Loved the views. Alaska is a wonderful airline to fly. Please consider doing a video of flights on Alaska airlines within the state of Alaska. Thank you.

[@massitripreport3272]

Amazing video Jebb hoping to get back flying next year

[@CaptRye]

I live in Seattle, and have lived in the PNW from most of my life. Ive flown Alaska and Horizon Air a lot. Pre-covid Horizon (alaska's regional) had some of the best in flight service IMO. Used to fly 3-5 times a year from SEA to GEG to visit family with them. years ago they started offering a free beer or wine on all flights with beverage service (to those 21 and over of course). On the q-400 the galley is located at the rear of the plane. I learned quickly (from wanting to board and deplane faster) that the best seats (assuming no checked or gate checked bags) where in the last 2 rows (they boarded from for and aft doors on that plane). Because you are right next to the galley they will often serve you first while prepping the cart before heading to the front and starting service. because you are all the last rows and flights are often only 45-65min when they get back to your row they will serve you again, and even give you whats left of already open bottles before landing. on empty flights from GEG to SEA ive managed to get 2-3 free beers as a result.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I'd definitely fly Alaska if they would fly to the northeast.

[@kendufresne]

Not sure where in the northeast you're talking about, but they do service BOS/EWR/JFK. They used to service BDL, but guess Covid took care of that :(

[@nicolas2970]

Great trip report! The only thing missing was the SNOW on the tops of Mt. Shasta and Mt Hood. :(