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Choose your seat or upgrade on Alaska

Whether you want a window, the family sat together, or a First Class seat up front, here's how seat selection and upgrades work on Alaska — and how we can arrange them for you.

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    How Alaska seats & upgrades generally work

    The essentials. Availability and price depend on fare, route, aircraft and timing.

    Seat selection depends on fare:

    Main and above let you pick a seat in advance; Saver assigns your seat automatically near departure and doesn't allow advance choice.

    Sitting together isn't automatic:

    Travelling as a family or group? Book and select seats as early as you can — the best adjacent seats go first, especially on busy West Coast flights.

    Premium Class and Preferred seats:

    Premium Class (extra legroom) and preferred locations carry a premium on most fares. They're limited and sell out on popular flights.

    Upgrading to First Class:

    You may buy up at booking, later through Manage, with a paid or mileage upgrade, or as a Mileage Plan elite complimentary upgrade — availability varies a lot by route and status.

    Mileage Plan status helps:

    Mileage Plan elite members get complimentary upgrade eligibility and better seat access. Add your Mileage Plan number so any benefit applies.

    Seat and upgrade prices vary by route, cabin and timing and change constantly, so we don't list amounts. Tell us your flight and we'll check what's open and reserve it for you.

    Seat options by fare

    General guidance — what's included and what's paid depends on your fare and route.

    Saver
    Seat assigned near departure — no advance choice
    Main
    Standard advance seat selection, often included
    Premium Class
    Extra legroom / better location — a premium on most fares
    First Class
    Front-cabin seating included, with priority services

    Ways to move up

    More than one path to Premium Class or First Class — availability varies by route and day.

    Pay or use miles

    Most predictable

    • Buy up at booking or later in Manage
    • Paid or mileage upgrades where space is open
    • Airline upgrade offers before departure
    • Price and space vary by route and demand

    Mileage Plan complimentary

    For elite members

    • Complimentary upgrade eligibility on many routes
    • Clears by status and booking time
    • Add your Mileage Plan number so it's linked
    • Not guaranteed — depends on availability

    Add your Mileage Plan number before you fly. Complimentary upgrades and better seat access only apply if your number is on the reservation — easy to forget, easy to add.

    Frequently asked

    Can I choose my seat for free?+
    On Main and above, usually yes; on Saver, your seat is assigned automatically near departure with no advance choice. Tell us your fare and route and we'll confirm what a specific seat will take.
    How do I make sure my family sits together?+
    Select seats as early as possible — ideally right after booking. If good adjacent seats aren't showing, call us; we can look at the map and options across the whole party.
    Can I upgrade with miles or as a Mileage Plan elite member?+
    Sometimes, depending on availability and fare rules. Elite members have complimentary upgrade eligibility on many routes, and paid or mileage upgrades exist separately. Give us your dates and Mileage Plan number and we'll check.
    Is Premium Class worth it?+
    On longer flights many travellers value the extra legroom, priority boarding and service, but it's personal. We can tell you which seats are Premium Class on your specific aircraft so you're not paying blind.

    Contact options

    Reach Alaska directly, or let us handle it.

    Contact Alaska Airlines directly

    The airline's own official channels — free.

    Websitealaskaair.com
    Reservations1-800-252-7522
    AppAlaska app

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