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Alaska Airlines First Class Award Search

Alaska Airlines' premium domestic First Class

Includes Alaska Lounge access

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Find available Mileage Plan Miles redemptions in First Class

About Alaska Airlines First Class

Alaska Airlines First Class offers wider leather recliner seats, premium meals, free drinks, and Alaska Lounge access at select airports. Available on mainline domestic and select international routes.

Wider leather recliner seats with extra legroom
Premium complimentary meals and snacks
Free alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks
Alaska Lounge access (day-of-departure First Class)
Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage

Aircraft with Alaska Airlines First Class

These aircraft operate First Class on Alaska Airlines long-haul routes

Boeing 737-9 MAX

Newest mainline fleet

First Class Layout 2-2
First Class Seats 16
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Boeing 737-800

Core domestic fleet

First Class Layout 2-2
First Class Seats 12
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Embraer E175

Regional jet (Horizon Air)

First Class Layout 1-2
First Class Seats 12
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Best First Class Award Redemptions

These routes offer excellent value for your Mileage Plan Miles when booking First Class.

Seattle to Los Angeles

15,000 miles

West Coast shuttle value

Seattle to Anchorage

20,000 miles

Alaska route staple

Seattle to Hawaii

40,000 miles

Premium Hawaii experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaska First Class lie-flat?

No, Alaska Airlines First Class features recliner seats, not lie-flat beds. Alaska doesn't operate wide-body aircraft with lie-flat business/first class. For lie-flat redemptions, use Mileage Plan miles on partner airlines like Cathay Pacific or Japan Airlines.

How many miles for Alaska First Class?

Alaska uses dynamic pricing for its own flights. First Class awards typically start around 15,000-20,000 miles for short domestic routes and can go up to 40,000+ miles for longer routes.

Can I access Alaska Lounge with First Class?

Yes, same-day First Class passengers on Alaska Airlines flights get complimentary access to Alaska Lounges. Day-of-travel lounge access is included with your First Class boarding pass.

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