6 tips to travel like a pro on Alaska Airlines in 2024  

Embarking on a journey with Alaska Airlines in 2024 offers a multitude of opportunities for savvy travelers to elevate their experience. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first-time flyer, mastering the art of travel with Alaska Airlines can significantly enhance your journey.

Here are six expert tips to help you navigate the skies like a pro, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable adventure with one of the leading carriers in the industry.

1.Take advantage of apps 

It can be difficult to be organised, particularly when travelling by early in the morning! Alaska Airlines app puts your travel needs right at your fingertips. It allows you to check in, pay for your bag(s), get your boarding passes, track flights, change seats, and handle a variety of other things all from your phone.

2. Quick TSA check-in
To cut down on wait times, think about enrolling in a reliable traveler program. Participating airports offer expedited security screening lanes where you can keep your laptop and 3-1-1 liquids bag in your carry-on and don’t need to take off your shoes, belts, or light coats. These lanes are made possible by membership in programs like TSA Pre-Check®, Global Entry, Nexus, or SENTRI.

Programs like CLEAR allow same-day registration, even if many of these alternatives require clearance that takes days or weeks. Additionally, Mileage Plan participants who sign up for CLEAR will save $10 on a 12-month CLEAR Plus membership that is linked to their Alaska Mileage Plan account.

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Additionally, you can benefit from spot saver programmes such as SEA Spot Saver, a non-membership programme in Seattle that allows you to reserve a screening time and utilise a dedicated lane to expedite the security check.Spot saver initiatives of a similar nature are offered in Calgary, Charleston, Newark, Orlando, and Phoenix.

3. Order food for your flight ahead of time 

The food line is another one you can skip! Preorder a delicious meal directly to your seat on app or website ahead of your flight. You can preorder inflight food any time from 2 weeks to 20 hours before travel. See what’s currently on the menu. 

4. Feel confident traveling with kids + pets  

Stressing over strollers or getting your four-legged family member on a plane?

Alaska offers complimentary gate checks for strollers and car seats, ensuring that they are out of your way on board, but ready and waiting when you arrive. It also provide resources for unaccompanied minors and guarantee young children will be seated with their families—without any additional fees.  

check the  pet travel policies in advance of your pet’s travel to find out about things like breed restrictions, requirements for kennels and health certificates and pet relief areas at airports.

5. Cash in on Mileage Plan benefits

Lastly, don’t forget to make the most of your travel in 2024. A Mileage Plan helps your money go further; you can earn miles toward future flights for every mile flown, even on lowest fares.  

What’s more, you can: 

• Earn 30% more miles on average, compared to other airlines.  
• Earn when you shop, dine, rent a car, stay in a hotel and more. 
• You can even earn miles when you fly other airlines. Check out list of oneworld® Alliance member airlines and other worldwide airlines partners.  

6. Reach out to us if you have any questions

An dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care to all guests, day in and day out. Should you have any inquiries or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to call (1-800-252-7522) or text (82008). Live chatting and additional contact info can also be found on alaskaair.com.