{"id":20,"date":"2012-01-10T22:01:18","date_gmt":"2012-01-11T03:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jett.in\/post\/15652590031"},"modified":"2012-01-10T22:01:18","modified_gmt":"2012-01-11T03:01:18","slug":"protip-board-early-on-alaska-airlines-without-elite-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/wanderlusty\/2012\/01\/protip-board-early-on-alaska-airlines-without-elite-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Protip: Board early on Alaska Airlines without elite status"},"content":{"rendered":"

after taking my first Alaska Airlines<\/a> flights in a while this past weekend, i was reminded that you can board before the rest of coach boards (and ensure yourself overhead bin space) — even if you are not elite — if you choose a bulkhead row<\/strong> during check-in. they will call for elites and “row 6” after boarding the first class cabin.<\/p>\n

normally you have to have elite status on Alaska or one of their close domestic partners (American, for example<\/a>) to get assigned into row 6 (the usual bulkhead row) prior to check-in, but once check-in opens up 24 hours prior to departure, you should be able to put yourself into an open seat in that row.\u00a0of course, it all depends on how full and elite-heavy your flight is, but it doesn’t hurt to check if there are any left. just be sure to do it as close to the beginning of the online check-in window as possible because you don’t want someone else beating you to the punch (err, seat, as the case may be).<\/p>\n

i assume they do this because on some of their planes the partition between first and economy is a full wall, meaning you don’t have underseat stowage as an option for your carry-on(s), so they’re thoughtful enough to let you board first to make sure you have somewhere to put your things. of course, you could luck out and be on a plane that only has a curtain, meaning you have the room under the first class seat in front of you, too! just be sure to check seatguru<\/a> to see how your plane is configured.<\/p>\n

note that Alaska also allows people who gate-check their carry-ons to board early<\/a> as well, but this is, imho, a preferred option since you don’t have to gate-check (and thus wait at the carousel at your destination), and<\/em> you get to board early. just be aware that you may not be able to stow your belongings under the seat in front of you depending on the plane.<\/p>\n

the usual disclaimer: Alaska may change their boarding procedures at any time, so your mileage may vary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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