These days, Alaska travelers are searching. And searching. In fact, many travelers are becoming experts at searching for the flights they want.
Some travelers really enjoy the hunt. I fall into that category. I know there’s a deal out there and I’m going to find it.tool. The site offers a good overview of which airlines fly on a particular route, plus there’s a price graph function where you can see prices on different days. Trying to find a fancier seat on the plane is a little more complicated with Google Flights and other comparative sites. Alaska Airlines doesn’t even sell their Premium seats except as point-to-point upgrades. Elite-level travelers on Alaska Airlines often get upgraded to Premium as flight time approaches.It’s one thing to search for a paid ticket. But once you’ve accumulated a bunch of miles and try to use them, it’s a different story.
There are coach seats available on most days, although some of the connections are sketchy. But folks who have accrued lots of miles want to sit up front. Serious mileage travelers learn to book these tickets 10 or 11 months in advance. Be careful if you’re flying on mileage tickets through London, as there’s a hefty “Heathrow tax” that can range from $85 to $289 or more per passenger.