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As already mentioned it means it’s an American Airlines operated flight but purchased through Alaska Airlines.

But what’s important is that the Alaska Airlines and American Airlines computers don’t "talk" to each other regarding seat assignments, so after you get your boarding pass via Alaska the seat assignment on American wont be any good. You’ll have to call American directly to get a seat assignment. Or if you want to risk getting stuck in the middle seat you can wait until you get to the airport and talk to an American agent at the desk.

Policy Now at Alaska Airlines is:

$15 for the first checked bag
$25 for the second checked bag

i’m taking a trip back home with my 6 month old daughter and my husband. i heard something about how i cant have an un-opened can of formula in her diaper bag..theni was told that it was okay,….what’s the policy with that? does anybody know? please help!

As long as your child is with you, you are able to take as much formula, breast milk, or regular milk that you will need for you child for the duration of the time you will spend in the airport and on the flight (as long as it is within reason).And no, you will NOT have to taste it - no matter what form you bring it in.

All that you must do is:

1. Separate the milk from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size (1 liter) zip-top bag.
2. Declare you have the items to one of the Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/flights/TSA-Updates.asp

New regulations also allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz (100ml), -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food, yogurt, cheese, puddings, etc. with you also as long as they are in containers less than 3oz (100ml)
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10

Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the Flight Attendants will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.

I’ve been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were 2 months (now 8&5 and baby number 3 was born 23 December). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children on any of the flights.

I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives airport security rules and regulations for the US, EU, and UK, plus offers tips and tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Alaska Air actually departs from Newark.
Newark to Seattle to Anchorage. Really your best bet.

Traveling from Seattle to San Francisco and back.I get to choose which one I want, is one better then the other?

Actually, for that route, you’ll be flying Alaska Airlines, irrespective of whether you choose the Alaska ticket or the American ticket. American doesn’t actually fly SEA-SFO — they have what is known as a codeshare agreement for that route. What that means is that American markets and sells tickets for Alaska’s flights with American’s own flight numbers, but Alaska is actually the one operating the flight.

If you go back and look at the flight number for the American flight, it will show that it is "American flight #### Operated by Alaska Airlines" or similar verbiage.

I was wondering if you could bring a bouquet of flowers on with you at the international airports?

It will be at the discretion of the flight crew.

It depends on the size of the bouquet and what flowers it contains. Will it be smelly? Can it be stowed in the overhead compartment. Many passengers suffers from allergy.

I am flying from Seattle, WA to Austin, TX on a 737-700 on Alaska airlines. Does anyone know if there are outlets to provide power for devices on the seats?

According to the website linked below, the 737-700 used by Alaska does not have power ports.

I will be traveling there this October and I want to purchase the tickets sometime this week.

Thanks for your help.

http://www.airfarecouponcodes.com usually has them

I was wondering, my family and I are flying to kauai and landing in poipu i believe, are the digEplayers avialibe for the flight in alaskan airlines? Please help! thanks!

Alaska Airlines, not Alaskan.

The players are available at most Alaska Airlines stations. I would suggest you contact them to be sure.

She was one of the 58 passengers who died when the plane crashed off the coast of Los Angeles. She was originally from Belmont, California.