Alaska Airlines - Dash 8 Q400 - Seattle (SEA) to Wenatchee (EAT) | TRIP REPORT

[@jamani1086]

Thanks QFS !!!

[@staceyshaffer180]

I live in Leavenworth, about 15 miles from Wenatchee. I travel to Seattle to see my grandkids regularly. This is great!

[@wintonterm8695]

Brother I work for horizon we don’t have problems with filming. I love being filmed so come on down to Spokane & shoot a video of us and how hard we work to keep our guest happy and safe each departure we work.

[@kenswims]

I totally loved this video and I give you a huge thumbs-up for making it happen. I am an ex-flight attendant for the former Pan American World Airways and we primarily flew on 747s. However, the sound of the turboprops on your video gave me a sense of "flight" that just cannot be described. It was relaxing and very peaceful to listen to as well as watch. My only regret is that the video had to end as soon as it did. Kudos to you, my friend!!

[@juliusnepos6013]

Imagine if Jan stumbles upon this. Anyways, good reports as always

[@candacepost2137]

What was her problem? You should have reported her for being rude to you.

[@aneel4932]

Nice aerial shot of Quincy. I lived there for 10 years and flew the EAT-SEA route on Horizon Metros, Dornier 328s, and Dash 8 -200's many times. I was able to see my old frozen vegetable processing plant and adjacent cold storage in your video. Good video as usual.

[@seannewberry7941]

I’ve probably loaded up there many times over the years. Lol.

[@margaretroselle8610]

Watching from New Zealand. I loved the video and the relaxing background music was just perfect. These turbo prop aircraft are a favourite of mine; great aircraft, and sleek.

[@jw4786]

Always love the sound of the prop

[@CROWOREGON]

Your videos get better every time. I used to work for Continental in Seattle and when you went out of the C Concourse it brought back great memories seeing where I used to work.

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Another fantastic report. Always loved the Dashes.

[@rickloduca394]

Another awesome video! Thanks! This is very nostalgic for me. I worked security at STS back in 2010 and 2011 and AS was our only carrier, 5-6 flights a day, all Q400’s. Early mornings included a search of the RON plane. I did fly them between LAX and STS in prep for moving to Santa Rosa. Those low level flights over the East Bay gave spectacular views of SFO and The City. Fond memories. 😁

[@coreydsousa]

Greetings, I’ve flown countless times from SEA to STS and back since the route started, though not since 2019 now. We’d have surely crossed paths, it was so much smaller back in 2010-2011, and don’t call me Shirley. My step mom tells me even since 2019 and the huge tent terminals it’s now has full fledged terminal buildings and is much larger. Having flown countless miles since I was 5 years old, now 52, I can easily say that post 9/11, STS security was the least hassle, and best experience of any airport I flew from. SMF was pretty good too, but only flew out of there once. So, thanks!

[@SFbayArea94121]

Any Chance you knew or ran into Beebo while there? (Richard Russel)

[@scottyerkes1867]

Sorry the weather was wet and the flight attendant's bad day. Good video. Thanks Quintin.😀💚

[@MSPspotter6]

I flew on this exact aircraft, from Spokane to Portland. I'm still mad about Alaska retiring such a legend of a plane.

[@seannewberry7941]

I loved going to Wenatchee to pick up apples to take back east. There is a small “cooler” by the airport there, where I would be hopefully be early enough to catch a QX inbound. Thank you for featuring KEAT. I’ll miss the Dash 800’s.

[@Tre86Q]

Another thoroughly enjoyable trip report. Like you, I will really miss the Dash8-Q400. I've flown them to and from six or seven of AS's smaller stations in the PNW, including EAT. The approach into Wenatchee through the Cascades is spectacular (and might seem harrowing to some). For a long time, AS/QX offered free PNW beer and wine during its bev service on flights of 30+ mins. And unlike the rear-cabin FA on your flight, QX FAs were known for their personability and friendliness. I know a lot of pax dislike the Q400's cabin noise, tight seat pitch, and lack of seat recline. I never really understood the noise complaints: Turboprops aren't actually louder - they just produce a different kind of sound that avgeeks like me just love. The Q400 also has a lot of room: Compare it to a CRJ, for example: Even a tall person can stand up in the aisle. The cabin windows are large and give pax a good view of the ground, engines, and landing gear. Does anyone notice the Q400's engine power? At take-off, the ship just seems to leap off the ground after a few seconds on the take-off roll. Another of its great features (for me, anyway), is both forward and rear boarding at many stations: I always picked a seat in row 18, which allowed a super-quick exit from the rear boarding door. Most of all, I think I'll miss the Q400's slender elegance: The airplane just has a sleek, striking profile that tells you it commands the skies.

[@sarmadmunir1162]

Very nice and so beautiful plane traveling video

[@petercole8798]

Opening music is just perfect. Relaxing music. Vid is A +..LOVE NEW VIDS 2O23.AVIATION IS MY HOBBY.

[@FastGuy1]

Thanks for the film! Enjoyed it

[@dlbrittain1976]

HISTORY Pangborn Memorial Airport has been in operation since 1941. It is named for Clyde Pangborn, who along with co-pilot Hugh Herndon, completed the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1931. Their epic journey began in Misawa Japan, and ended 41 hours later in East Wenatchee, Washington

[@rickyism1576]

I work for Horizon. Jan was definitely trying to get you kicked off lol, glad the rest of the flight crew let you fly.

[@AvgeekfanTFSplayer]

I like seeing the Alaska air fleet when driving by SEA

[@jcbaily5559]

I am in shock that Jan gave you such a bad time about filming. I have flown AS all my life and never has filming on board ever been a problem. AS does not operate that way and she is a sad representative of the company. If she wasn't feeling well then she should have called in sick, period! Though I have been to Wenatchee, I have never flown in so this was a real treat, thanks! Take care and stay safe!

[@RRSpartan406]

Yeah, Jan was kind of offsetting. In some ways was kind of a Karen.

[@RRSpartan406]

I remember flying into Wenatchee a long time ago. Back when Alaska was flying into Lewiston. Those were the days.

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Hi!! Very nice, saw SeaTac and all the surrounding area. I remember having to drive from downtown Seattle to Wenatchee. Took me 2.5 hours and it's only. 5 by air. Unbelievable. And I didn't even know that Wenatchee had an airport how about that!! Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@JelmersAviation]

Fantastic video mate!

[@RaulRodriguez-wr8lq]

Thanks,,good video, nice aerial view, I visit Seattle last August from Houston on a wedding, whether big difference NW,Sw.cold ,hot ,good work.

[@STANDARDISSUE_]

Epic! Thank you!

[@QFSAviation]

Glad you liked it!

[@lorabrashear1771]

Thank you, I’ve been waiting to fly out of Wenatchee

[@brian402]

✈As always from me to you,it's yet another 10/10 rating re the making of your flight reviews👍

[@FDmedlabs]

Splendid story, 10/10 video.

[@nickhingle5534]

That was a pretty cool trip through the SeaTac airport & flight. I come from Montana through the SeaTac to Oregon, annually. The funny thing is, Richard Karn, that played Al on Home Improvement, is originally from Seattle. 😃✈️

[@ilianalezcano9738]

Nice video,amazing views

[@dlbrittain1976]

seatac brings back memories.....after my tour in vietnam...flew back on a BRANIFF 707 to mcchord AFB (near tacoma)....i then got over to seatac to fly back to IND

[@QFSAviation]

That’s really cool! I can only imagine how much fun flying on a 707 is. Nice to hear from you Dan!

[@hosseinhosseini4194]

Very nice video indeed. Oh, that aviation store at SEATAC was amazing. I worked for Horizon for a decade back in the late 80's and glad that their sprite still alive.

[@Freezeation]

Us travelers in the Pacific Northwest know this aircraft well. Always a love-hate relationship for me with the noise and rougher ride, however an experience unless most other domestic aircraft. Never a problem with gate-checking, free booze, and boarding at the front and the rear! Cheers to the Q400.

[@sashahsoheili3190]

Now, the Dash 8-Q400 for Alaska is officially ceased. All flights operated by either SkyWest or Horizon Air will now use Embraer 175.

[@ryanridder4576]

Sorry that FA in the back told you that you couldn’t film but glad the lead FA said you could. I’ll miss those Q400’s as well!

[@dashiellharrison4377]

lost it with the "jan 1/5, everybody else 5/5" lol

[@deltonbaileyt.v.3774]

I enjoyed the trip report like always. You are my favorite youtuber hands down. As a fellow flight attendant I just wanted to apologize on the other FAs behave.

[@therandomytchannel4318]

Nice trip report, great times in the Dash 8 Q400! I have been flying in these for some time since 2015, and they are ok for short hops, I got no problem for legroom as I am only 5 foot 6, so the seats are an ok fit, I have heard many complaints about the seat size if your a bigger traveller but for me its a non issue. Westjet Q400s are ok, and the service is pretty minimal, I usually go from Kelowna, BC to Vancouver, or to Calgary or to my home city, Edmonton, we usually get served water and a pack of cookies or pretzels, haha, but if Im flying near meal times I just grab a burger at McDonalds or A&W, :) Cheers!

[@Caleb.Brockie]

Omg my hometown! Worked there as well!

[@jasontheyu]

you should come to Canada and try to fly into castlegar AKA( Cancelgar) the approach is absolutely spectacular but also very challenging hence the nickname. The flight is only operated by Air Canada Jazz on a dash 8. ( I used to work for Air Canada on the ramp)

[@jdespinosa3730]

I would lost my flight and go bankruptcy stopping by on that aviation store 😂😂😂

[@juliusnepos6013]

The merch are good

[@sputnicksteerpike]

"jan 1/5, everyone else 5/5." ... LOL!

[@skyt4133]

I live in Bellingham and take the turbo prop to Seattle instead of driving down. I am sure going to miss the turbo prop from BLI to SEA. I love the sound and the feel of the turboprop. I also am going to miss that it flies lower than the jets.

[@justinpope55]

Great video, Quintin. Still lots of Dash's up here - actually flying YEG-YYC in one at the end of February. By the way, is that a PEI flag on your backpack? Your sweats would be a great match for my CCCP sweater from the 1988 Olympics!

[@QFSAviation]

Thank you Justin! Yes that's a PEI flag on my bag, my second home is up there! Man your 1988 Olympics sweater sounds awesome, they had the coolest looking gear for sure

[@ABIAviation]

Hopefully Jan has better days ahead

[@RebeccaMundschenk]

This video came up in my recommended, probably because I live in EAT. You were technically in East Wenatchee, as there's nowhere in Wenatchee to put in a bridge, let alone an airport. Next time you should stay a bit and check things out!

[@logansaviationadventures]

I hope you said something to customer care about that f/a. Most of horizons f/a are awesome

[@QFSAviation]

I agree Horizon’s crew members are always awesome, so she surprised me for sure

[@logansaviationadventures]

@@QFSAviation what was with the black seats in that q400? Never seen one with them.

[@QFSAviation]

@@logansaviationadventures I didn’t know they refurbished any Q400’s, I thought they were all Maroon so it confused me seeing that

[@TomYoureDoingItWrong]

I don't know about the always rainy Sea-Tac airport assertion. I have lived here for 30 years, and this past summer was decidedly not rainy, with no precipitation for several months. Indeed my yard has yet to recover despite the rain and snow we have received. But on second thought, yes, it does rain ALL THE TIME. Don't move here. You'll hate it. The Sun never shines. Especially if you are from California!!

[@Arslantheplanelover]

21:26 That was the final aircraft for the retirment

[@marcbrunjes8686]

Thanks for another great review. Just one comment: I think ATR (ATR42/72) is the best selling turbo prop of all times. But someone better check those facts... Greetings from Bremen/Germany. If anyone of your channel ever comes to BRE there will be a nice drink waiting for U as a thank you for your stunning reports... MARC

[@everettrailfan]

2:00 Boeing 100th anniversary livery on the right there! :D

[@JadeWolf27]

the sash 8-Q-400s were operated by Horizon Air not Alaska. Alaska Airlines is the parent company

[@QFSAviation]

Yes, operated by Horizon Air but doing business as Alaska Airlines

[@timothy468]

What's the point in flying from seattle to Wenatchee? It's only a two hour drive.

[@yokweification]

Enjoy watching your vlogs bro! I'm glad you stoop up and say your right to the FA. There are some FA in this industry does not even know their FAA policies. Enjoy traveling!!

[@jonjonthejetplane]

And what FAA policies are those?

[@robertwright7283]

Now Wenatchee has only one flight a day. Sad.

[@robertmartin3490]

I mean the Q400 was nice and all, but I really like the E175 better.

[@michaelsharp3615]

I heard the college liveries will be transferred to the E-175s (Oregon, Oregon State, Idaho, Washington, Washington State, Montana, Montana State, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks, Boise State)

[@QFSAviation]

I hope they paint every college livery they had on the Q400's for the E175's. I feel like I read somewhere they were only keeping the Washington and WSU ones around, and forgetting about the BSU and UAA among others

[@flyinghigh7076]

@@QFSAviation as of now just WSU and UDub

[@jayyaj999]

Where do you work that you fly so often? 😅

[@timothyb949]

Thanks for a great video of a great airplane... sorry that Miss Trixie had to pull a power trip on you. She'll never get to do Business Class...

[@idxluaviation]

rip alaskas q400s ;( never got to fly on one!

[@michaelsharp3615]

Fly to Omaha sometime please!!!

[@jdsdailydepartures]

Great video, while I am sad to see the end of the q-400 era at Alaska/Horizon, I am excited for the E175! If you have a moment, I would love your feedback on some flight videos I just posted. Just getting started and value your opinion.

[@idxluaviation]

0:13 missing custom LUT hahaahahhahahah jk qfs you're awesome

[@QFSAviation]

Haha that's my mistake. Must've missed that when rendering!

[@idxluaviation]

@@QFSAviation no problem! happens to me all the time. I miss spelled 'description' for like 8 videos in a row XD.

[@wotan10950]

Nice video! I used to fly on Dash 8s quite a lot, since airlines used them for satellite airports like SWF, near my house. That FA, geez! I fly El Al a lot, and not a single FA has ever told me not to take pics or videos, despite El Al’s reputation. Some FAs (and people, in general) just go off on their ego trips. That would make a good complication: Ego Trips!

[@sergeylazarev4569]

Quintin, just to make your vast flying experience a bit more edgy, come to Russia and do an AN-26 flight somewhere in the North. Ask Poletme avition for a few practical tips. Great video, by the way.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

Why would they need visibility above a mile? I thought I have landed with a lot less than that in the past.

[@df446]

It depends on which approach they fly to which runway. All the approaches at EAT look like they require at least 1 mile visibility - some more.

[@jonjonthejetplane]

RNAV (RNP) 30 requires 1 mile. Other airports have approaches that let the Q land with 600ft vis.

[@erauprcwa]

Could be a high mins captain or MEL'ed equipment on the airplane. You also have wind limitations for such approaches, regardless of the visibility.

[@Apollo580]

@@erauprcwa that particular approach has very high visibility requirements. Potentially an MEL would raise it, but very doubtful. Those were very rare. Especially during the winter time.

[@michaelsharp3615]

Since the Q 400s are between 50-100 passengers 2 FAs must be on the plane

[@bennycokes3230]

can i ask why are they using a ramp to board the plan when it has stairs that just pisses me off so much

[@jonjonthejetplane]

It's a ramp for a passenger using an aisle chair.

[@deltafan3805]

Ah yes my very favorite airport... EAT

[@pprgss]

will forever be a dash trash bb 😍

[@kjjones8627]

While I miss the old livery the new looks good. I Love Seattle, always slept well when visiting. Alaska Airlines is a terrific company

[@VadimD-All_The_Best]

😀👍

[@michaelsharp3615]

Weird how the gate agent let you film the airplane but the FA didn't want you filming

[@jonjonthejetplane]

Crewmembers have final authority on the aircraft.

[@noahmizrahi9834]

This is the United States " High Speed Rail", or sure beats the pants off of euro high speed rail. Imagine how long it would take for a high speed rail network to get you from seattle to new york, all the stops the mountain ranges, the wayward cow and deer running in front of the train. I know i'm not gonna sit on a train four days oh high speed rail like i did from lisbon spain to france to italy then finally thru the euro tunnel to folkstone. Im glad they didnt play "rocky mountain high" by john denver in this video.

[@jamani1086]

Love this video from start to finish. Great scenery. I like the stickers and the picture in picture and the 360 view is cool too. I highly recommend viewing this video and you should also hit the sub button for more of the same. Well done Quebec Foxtrot Sierra and thanks for sharing!!!

[@QFSAviation]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you like the new touches

[@jamani1086]

@@QFSAviation yes sir!!

[@FastGuy1]

8:35

[@Nurse-du8zd]

Seems like that person didn't want to be on camera. Couldn't they just ask to be blurred out or cut ?

[@jonjonthejetplane]

Not the responsibility of a crewmember doing their job to worry about someone filming them. It is the responsibility of the passenger, however, to comply with crew instructions. There was no need to even include that exchange in the video if he was eventually allowed to film anyways.

[@hyz-wp5dn]

But Dash-8 will be retired from Alaska Airlines' fleet

[@michaelsharp3615]

Newer plane means newer seats on this flight

[@nickmaxted2558]

I think Jan got out of bed the wrong side!

[@drdolby1585]

Washington State is great !!

[@GregCurtin45]

I like Alaska Airlines new motto... Fly The Less Friendly Skies.

[@QFSAviation]

Haha! Honestly I will say Alaska crews are usually my favorite, and the second F/A on this flight was super chill.

[@podrozeNIELEGALNE]

There's always that ONE fa 🤷🤦

[@jett.fueled]

Lol “Jan 1/5” 😂

[@Tycho09]

Did you not hear her call u pessimistic?

[@mikhailavia]

Запретили снимать на борту? Хотелось бы видеть субтитры на русском 🇷🇺✈️

[@SFbayArea94121]

Ну да здесь полно долбоёб0в таких. Хотят считать что они тебя могут унизить или чтоб себя сильнее чувствовать. В 52 стран на 5 Континентах 🌍 был последние только 6 лет ,и один раз так случилось на United, здесь в Америке ✈️

[@nathanielthabanikholosa3868]

You are taking a plane with pruplers interisting

[@neilhaas]

Dash 8 Q400 nice plane passenger airplane turboprop.

[@lauriehamilton2436]

Great video, thanks! I must admit though, I can understand the crew and passengers may feel uncomfortable about being filmed without consent...in Japanese travel videos they always blur out any person's face for privacy. Different culture, and not to sound uptight, but I worked at a restaurant where my picture was taken as part of a magazine cover, and I had no idea. I was not happy about that, for personal reasons. Perhaps if you asked those around you first if it is OK to film, that would be more respectful. Not trying to be a downer dude, just my two cents. This day in age we don't have much privacy anymore so I guess that's just the times we live in now. Cheers bro!

[@michaelsharp3615]

no LI Flyer here!!!

[@michaelsharp3615]

rip Q 400s

[@k3lvinat0r82]

Oh Jan, you need to do better!

[@ccooperev]

Sorry that you got hassled by Jan. She must not have gotten the memo that AvGeeks like you and iTripreport help their brand tremendously and should extend every courtesy to you guys.

[@jackbattin9057]

Very surprised that the F/A would do that. If I were you, I’d send that to Alaska Air. Thats a complete joke.

[@stevenmc4446]

hey you could at least have blurred out her face

[@QFSAviation]

She chose to approach me and my camera, so I figured I should leave my perspective in the video

[@terryeiss8469]

Jan looked utterly dismal!

[@garyfayman5976]

Jan should've gotten 0 stars.

[@jonjonthejetplane]

Dude, there's absolutely no need to throw the flight attendant under the bus like that. It's one thing to clarify a filming policy in private, but to post and roast her anyways is unnecessary and unprofessional.

[@QFSAviation]

I respectfully disagree. I try to make my videos feel as authentic as possible, and those are my true opinions on her. She should’ve better represented her airline, instead of going out of her way to power trip on me.

[@mitchell1786]

The only unprofessional person in the video was that single FA. Her attitude was poor and she continued to question him even after receiving an explanation. Hopefully that was a learning experience for her and that she doesn't treat all of her passesngers that way.

[@jonjonthejetplane]

@@QFSAviation it's not a power trip if she literally has the power to request you to stop. With all the flying you do you should know that complying with crew instructions is federal law. You don't know the background and context of her decisions, nor do you need to.

[@jonjonthejetplane]

@@mitchell1786 poor attitude is continuing to film and then post a crewmember's face when specifically instructed not to. FAs are there to do a job, which takes higher priority than catering to a KZbinr.

[@rayj5091]

@@jonjonthejetplane I call it a load of crap..... Where is it in their policy and it should be displayed for passengers to see

[@sachachoiniere5698]

What’s her god damn problem! I took photos and videos on my last flight last week and the flight attendant and pilot didn’t say a words, she must have a bad day at work 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Marcus.Robinson]

Just a real cunt on a power trip