Cara C.
Yelp
Alaska is the best airline! Okay, maybe it tires with Southwest as my favorite... No, Alaska is my favorite! Being from Alaska probably makes me a little biased, although when I lived in Alaska, tended to fly other airlines more, due to my frequently Midwestern destinations, but I digress...
First off, their customer service is great. People are friendly and cheerful, but not fake. I'm sure that much like Southwest, it's because they treat their employees well. That makes me happy too. I'm all about supporting businesses that test their workers well.
I recently had to travel with my arm in a sling, so had to check my bag instead of carry it on like I normally would. When I went to the counter to check my bag and pay, they didn't charge me, since it was carry-on size and weight, and I only had one other carry-on. How kind is that??
As for the facilities, all of the Alaska planes I've been on in the recent past are quite comfortable. There is extra leg space in coach, compared to other brands. The headrests on the seats are adjustable. There are power charging ports at every seat (WHAT?!?!)... The food options are fairly tasty too, even if you have to pay a premium price for them (try the fruit & cheese tray!).
What else can I say? They're great, just like the state they're named after!