Worth the Upgrade to First Class? | Alaska Airlines Trip Report | SNA-SEA

[@kid_kudo9149]

I appreciate this video a lot, I have an insane amount of fear for flying with little reason, and I’m about to take a flight to Florida soon first class on Alaska, weirdly enough watching this video and seeing the beautiful views makes me feel a lot better about flying, nice review💪

[@aviationwithjeff]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad to hear my video helped you feel better. I hope will have a wonderful flight.

[@heathern7174]

How did your flight go?

[@Japanvideography]

The sound of the engine when the airliner takes off adds to the excitement of the trip.

[@aviationwithjeff]

I agree. That was a good trip overall. Thanks for watching!

[@BayAreaTraveler]

Enjoyed this trip report Jeff! To upgrade for just $95 is a steal! Nice view of the Sierras, surprised that the route would take you there.

[@aviationwithjeff]

Thanks for watching! I think from So. Cal we generally fly over the Sierra. But I guess it depends on winds and traffic. $95 well spent in my opinion. I'd do it again if given the opportunity of Alaska.

[@PNWElevatorAviation]

Lol!! Violated the Santa Ana strict ordinance with the noise 💀💀 I love that!!

[@aviationwithjeff]

Yeah. Those folks are just as bad as the Long Beach folks.

[@mountnman3609]

I have wide shoulders. Flying Economy can be quite uncomfortable. 4 " of a wider seat, plus a shared center console vs armrest is a huge difference for me add to that 7 more inches of leg room and a reclining seat $95 would be well worth it

[@aviationwithjeff]

I agree. If you know the price of an upgrade like that, you can decide if it is worth the cost and provides value or not.

[@PLANEMANIA747]

5:25 what is that? Beautiful video ❤ Engine view 😍

[@aviationwithjeff]

If you're asking what was being loaded, I think that was a mobility device of some kind. Thanks for watching!

[@afspotter88]

Great report

[@aviationwithjeff]

Thanks for watching!

[@pbplanespotter777]

Engine Sound 👌 Nice trip report🤩

[@aviationwithjeff]

Thanks for watching!

[@yhdef64]

Had a first class ticket from SF to SEA but get down-graded to coach last minute due to oversold condition. Offered nothing to compensate and told me to call Alaska customer care. I think I got shafted out of first class because my booking was from an International carrier - not from Alaska's ticket stock. Now I get push back from both airlines and blaming each other. Never again I would book flight when Alaska is in the middle of it.

[@aviationwithjeff]

Sorry to see this was your experience.

[@cawcaw1064]

Sorry to hear about your experience. I booked with Alaska first class and was downgraded to Main cabin on the connecting flight , I was given a $75 credit.

[@KenUrbanek]

Hello Jeff- breakfast looks good😋

[@aviationwithjeff]

Yes it was, especially for $95, lol.

[@ryant3600]

I fly alaska airlines nearly every month for work, mainly cause my work has a contract with them, but I do get the miles, so when I do fly on my own dime I generally will use Alaska cause of the miles program, and it's pretty good. First class though, honestly, I'm happier in coach with an empty middle seat than I am in first class. It's nothing special, and certainly not worth the extra cost. Only time I will fly first with them is if they offer me the free upgrade or the price is less than buying two seats (again I like an empty middle seat). Only thing good about it, is the double miles awards. I liked it pre Covid, now nothing special, Seats are outdated, no seat back entertainment gotta bring your own tablet or device to watch anything, the drink and food service I don't think is anything special and if you have a window seat you don't have as much room under the seat in front of you cause the "power" boxes are there and take up nearly half the space. I have recently flown Delta first class a few times, just cause I wanted to try them out, and the price for first class was very reasonable on those flights. Way better experience. The staff seemed nicer, they offer more the seats are nicer, and the planes I was on had foot rests and tons of entertainment on the back seat screens. I remember back in the day (90's) first class was way different, way better.. but like everything on US domestic flights anymore its not about our comfort, its about cramming as many as they can into the plane to make more money.

[@bensassy8137]

Ok, so Im flying on Qantas SYD-LAX then code share on Alaskan LAX-CUN on the 12th of October. Whats the best way to upgrade to 1st class on Alaskan? Whats the best way for me to upgrade to 1st? Can I bid with my Qantas points? Can I pay to upgrade? Help!

[@aviationwithjeff]

I paid for my upgrade. If you have elite status on Alaska's Mileage Plan, that is probably the best way.

[@raffinataonline]

Thank you. What window seat would you recommend SEA to SNA?

[@aviationwithjeff]

"A" seats as long as the row is not missing a window.

[@raffinataonline]

@@aviationwithjeff Thank you

[@dylanstravelreviews]

Hi Jeff! Great Video as usual, I was wondering if you could give me some feedback on my most recent trip report, im new to this and i'm trying to gain all the information I can, and some feedback from someone with who knows how to make trip reports like you! would be super helpful, thx for reading this if you do and have a good day! Btw the $95 upgrade to first is 100% worth it!

[@aviationwithjeff]

Sure, I'll give your video a look see. Thanks for watching!

[@dylanstravelreviews]

@@aviationwithjeff Thank you!

[@jeanetteerwin4877]

Dumb question. Was there a hot breakfast option?

[@aviationwithjeff]

Not a dumb question. There was only a cold option on this flight. Thanks for watching!

[@737arrowjet]

Was there a hot meal choice?

[@aviationwithjeff]

No. Only the cold meal.

[@bravoninetyseven]

I also pat the door when I put the tray away.

[@aviationwithjeff]

I didn't even notice I did that until I edited the video. Thanks for watching!

[@warrenwills3251]

That seat looks ok, but they should not be allowed to call it first class. - Business class at best

[@aviationwithjeff]

Welcome to flying domestic in the US. Thanks for watching!