Rave about Alaska / Horizon airlines

Urchina · 10-27-2008, 12:52 PM

We just took a weekend trip to a friend's wedding and found a great rate on Alaska / Horizon airlines (they're codeshare partners down here).

We usually fly on United and our last couple of flights with them have been less pleasant than they were before the cost-cutting measures started, so I was expecting a similar experience on Alaska. So we were happily surprised when our Alaska flight was just like it used to be, and a little bit better.

Pleasant staff, fair price, on-time departures, no luggage issues, good communication, and FREE beer and wine during the drinks service. Good snacks, too.

The other bonus? If you're not checking luggage and the Alaska ticket counter lines are backed up, you can check in using the Horizon counters, and vice-versa.

All in all, I'd recommend them highly, especially given how crummily most airlines are treating passengers these days.

Gotadimple · 10-27-2008, 06:12 PM

Yep, they're my favorite! Too bad they don't fly everywhere.

-- Rita

Dogcliff · 11-05-2008, 09:17 PM

I'm about to fly home with DW from DFW to Anchorage. One week advance reservation, one way, 20k miles plus $10 for BOTH of us!

Love em!

dc

10-27-2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Urchina Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 401	Rave about Alaska / Horizon airlines We just took a weekend trip to a friend's wedding and found a great rate on Alaska / Horizon airlines (they're codeshare partners down here). We usually fly on United and our last couple of flights with them have been less pleasant than they were before the cost-cutting measures started, so I was expecting a similar experience on Alaska. So we were happily surprised when our Alaska flight was just like it used to be, and a little bit better. Pleasant staff, fair price, on-time departures, no luggage issues, good communication, and FREE beer and wine during the drinks service. Good snacks, too. The other bonus? If you're not checking luggage and the Alaska ticket counter lines are backed up, you can check in using the Horizon counters, and vice-versa. All in all, I'd recommend them highly, especially given how crummily most airlines are treating passengers these days. __________________ "You'd be surprised at how much it costs to look this cheap." -- Dolly Parton

10-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#2
Gotadimple Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 388	Yep, they're my favorite! Too bad they don't fly everywhere. -- Rita __________________ Only got A dimple, would have preferred 2!

11-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#3
Dogcliff Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 48	Still great FF, too I'm about to fly home with DW from DFW to Anchorage. One week advance reservation, one way, 20k miles plus $10 for BOTH of us! Love em! dc

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