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Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or a travel novice, here are some tips to help you travel like a pro in 2024.👇🏼
1. Enjoy apps
Keeping your belongings organized can be difficult, especially during early morning airport visits!
Our Alaska Airlines app keeps your travel needs close at hand. You can use it to check in, pay for your bags, get your boarding pass(es), track your flights, make seat changes and much more, right from your phone.
2. Expedite via TSA
Consider joining a trusted traveler program to spend less time in line. Membership in programs likeTSA Pre-Check®Global Entry, Nexus or SENTRI grant access to faster security screening lanes at participating airports, where you don't need to remove your shoes, belt or light jacket, and where your 3-1-1 fluid bag and your laptop can stay in your carry-on baggage.
Although many of these options require days or weeks to be approved, programs like CLEAR offer same-day registration. Additionally, Mileage Plan members enrolling in CLEAR will receive $10 off the standard price of a 12 month CLEAR Plusmembership linked to their Alaska Mileage Plan account.
Are you flying through our hometown?
You can also take advantage of points saving programs likeSEA Spot Saver, a no-membership program in Seattle where you can reserve a screening time slot and use a dedicated lane to go through the security process. Similar spot saving programs can be found in Calgary, Charleston, Newark, Orlando and Phoenix.
3. Order food for your flight in advance
Queuing for food is another one you can avoid! Pre-order a delicious meal straight to your seat on our app or website before your flight. You can pre-order food on board anytime from 2 weeks to 20 hours before travel. See what's currently on the menu .
4. Feel confident traveling with children and pets
Are you stressed about strollers or putting a four-legged family member on a plane? We have resources to help you!
Alaska offers free door checks for strollers and car seats, ensuring they are not in the way while on board, but are ready to wait when you arrive. We have also provide resources for unaccompanied minors and guarantee young children will be seated with their family, at no additional cost.
Also, check out ourpet travel policiesBefore your pet travels to find out about things like breed restrictions, kennel and health certificate requirements, and pet relief areas at airports.
5. Enjoy the benefits of the Mileage plan
Finally, don't forget to make the most of your travel in 2024. Our Mileage plan helps you make your money go further; You can earn miles toward future flights for every mile flown, even with our lowest fares.
Additionally, you can:
- Earn 30% more miles on average compared to other airlines.
- Earn when you do your shopping dine, rent a car, stay in a hotel and much more.
- You can even earn miles when you fly with other airlines. Check our listof AAlliance World® member airlines and other partner airlines around the world.
6. Contact us if you have any questions
Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care to all of our clients, day in and day out. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to call (1-800-252-7522) or text (82008). Live chat and additional contact information can also be found at alaskaair.com.
