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Quick facts about Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines (IATA: AS, ICAO: ASA) is an US airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

Alaska Airlines is a major US carrier and a member of the oneworld alliance, dominant on the US West Coast with its primary hub at Seattle-Tacoma. Founded in 1932 to serve remote Alaskan communities, Alaska Airlines has grown into a top-10 US airline following its acquisition of Virgin America in 2016. The airline is known for its Mileage Plan loyalty programme and strong customer satisfaction scores.

Did you know? Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan programme has been consistently rated the best airline loyalty programme in North America by Frequent Flyer magazine, offering generous award redemption options across oneworld partners.

Alaska Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Alaska Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Founded
1932 — 94 years of service
Fleet Size
~335 aircraft
Boeing 737-800/900, Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320/A321 (Virgin America fleet)
Destinations
115+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Main Cabin: first checked bag fee applies. Saver fares: no overhead bin. MVP Gold/Platinum: free checked bags. Carry-on: 1 bag + 1 personal item free.
Check-in Tips
Alaska Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Seattle-Tacoma International is Alaska's home — the airline accounts for over 50% of all departures from SEA.

How to Track Alaska Airlines Flights

Tracking a Alaska Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AS flight number in the search box above — for example, AS100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.