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Alaska Airlines

Flight status, check-in, baggage and customer support. Prepare with archived guidance and confirm current rules with the airline.

Archive updated January 9, 2025 · Factual review pending

At a glance · From the archive

Check-in & boarding

Check-In: Opens 24 hours before departure.

Carry-on

Carry-On Allowance: 1 carry-on bag (22″x14″x9″) and 1 personal item (e.g., purse or laptop bag).

Checked baggage

Checked Baggage Fees: $30 for the first bag, $40 for the second. Weight limit: 50 lbs per bag (overweight fees start at $100).

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Customer Service Contact Information

  • Phone (US): 1-800-252-7522
  • Phone (Hearing and Speech Impaired): Dial 711 for relay services
  • Twitter Support: @AlaskaAir
  • Live Chat: Available via the Alaska Airlines mobile app.

Baggage Policy Summary

  • Carry-On Allowance:
    • 1 carry-on bag (22″x14″x9″) and 1 personal item (e.g., purse or laptop bag).
  • Checked Baggage Fees:
    • $30 for the first bag, $40 for the second.
    • Weight limit: 50 lbs per bag (overweight fees start at $100).
  • *Prices are subject to change. Full details available on the Alaska Airlines Baggage Policy Page.

Frequent Flyer Program Information

  • Program Name: Mileage Plan
  • Benefits: Earn miles on flights, credit card spending, and partner airlines. Redeem miles for flights, upgrades, and travel perks.
  • Elite Tiers: MVP, MVP Gold, MVP Gold 75K, and MVP Gold 100K.
  • Sign-Up Link: Join Mileage Plan.

Hubs and Focus Cities

  • Main Hub: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
  • Focus Cities: Portland (PDX), Anchorage (ANC), Los Angeles (LAX), and San Francisco (SFO).

Delay and Cancellation Policies

  • Key Points:
    • No change fees for most fare types (except Saver Fares).
    • Flight cancellations result in travel credits or refunds for refundable fares.
    • Rebooking available for delays or cancellations initiated by Alaska Airlines.
  • Full details available on the Alaska Airlines Policies Page.

Check-In and Boarding Times

  • Check-In: Opens 24 hours before departure.
  • Boarding: Closes 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 40 minutes before for international flights.

Travel Advisory Information

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Source & policy links

Last factual review: not yet verified. The archive date above records the source update, not a new policy review.