SEATTLE, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Customers who like a little extra legroom now have
more choices when flying Alaska Airlines, with the launch of
Preferred Plus seating. Starting today, the bulkhead and exit row
seats will be available to all customers for paid upgrades after
Mileage Plan MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75k members have had an
opportunity to reserve them.
Preferred Plus upgrades begin at $15 plus tax, and include a complimentary
cocktail or glass of wine or beer, up to eight inches of extra
legroom and priority boarding. Upgrades for rows 6, 16 and 17 can
be purchased within 24 hours before check-in at www.alaskaair.com,
through the Alaska Airlines mobile apps and at the airport, when
available. Previously, only Mileage Plan elite-level customers had
access to reserve these seats. Upgrades for elites are, and will
continue to be, complimentary from the time of booking through
departure.
"At Alaska, we're all about making the travel experience better
for our customers," said Sangita
Woerner, Alaska's vice
president of marketing. "As someone who always appreciates more
flexibility and choices when traveling, I know Preferred Plus
seating will be a welcome addition for our customers."
Alaska offers all customers
easy main cabin seat selection at no cost on alaskaair.com or using
the Alaska Airlines mobile app during the 24-hour check-in window.
Customers may also purchase first class upgrades when available, on
a first-come, first-served basis during the 24-hour check-in
window. Seats outside of the Preferred Plus sections may also be
selected at no cost at the time of booking.
On the blog: Travel like a pro: How to snag a better seat
on the airplane
Customers on Alaska flights
enjoy Alaska Beyond, a new flight experience featuring
direct-to-your-device entertainment; Pacific Northwest-inspired
food and beverages; custom, power-equipped leather seats and
Alaska's award-winning
service.
|
Seat pitch/leg
room
|
Recline
|
Perks
|
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Preferred
Plus
|
36-40
inches
|
3 inches*
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Free drink,
early boarding
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|
Main Cabin
|
31-32
inches
|
3 inches
|
Free advance
seat selection
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* Row 16 does not recline.
Answers to frequently asked questions are available at
bit.ly/Preferred_Plus.
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK),
together with its partner regional airlines, serves more than 100
cities through an expansive network in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For reservations, visit
www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska
Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
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