Alaska Airlines Check In Guide: Online, App & Airport Options

How do you check in on Alaska Airlines (AS)? In fact, there are several ways to check in. Basically, you can check in through the app or website 24 hours before your flight. For other possible ways, like at the self-service kiosk or the airline counter, please read on for more details. I'll cover the check-in time and practical tips for your next flights on Alaska Airlines.

About Alaska Airlines

How to Check In on Alaska Airlines?

Online - by app or official website

Usually, you can check in 24 hours before your flight. The latest time for checking in is 60 minutes before departure.

From Alaska Airlines official

• Official website: https://reservations.alaskaair.com/checkin/
• Mobile app: Download and open Alaska Airlines app.

Steps to check in online

1. Get into page called "Check In". Insert your info like last name, confirmation code, or E-ticket.
2. Confirm your journey.
3. Recheck your info and pick up your ideal seat and more.
4. If you need to check luggage, you can get it done in advance online.
5. Get your mobile boarding pass. You can either save it or just print it out.

Tips when you arrive at the airport

• Head straight to the security check if you only get carry-on bags.
• If you get checked bags, you're suggested to do it online or at the kiosks for bag tags, then get it to the Bag Drop.

Airport - Kiosk or Counter

If you don't want do it online, checking in at the airport is still available. It depends on your preferences. In this case, you've got two ways to check in: one is at the Kiosk, the other is at the full-service counter.

1. Kiosk: First of all, you must find the relevant kiosk area in the terminal. Input your confirmation code or scan your passport. After that. print out your paper boarding pass. Also with bag tags if you have checked luggage.
2. Manual counter: If you get complicated routes for international flights, or you just prefer this way face-to-face, go to the full-service counter. Better arrive earlier than other ways since there might be more crowds.

💡 A friendly reminder: Arrive at least 2 hours earlier for international flights, 90 minutes for domestic.

What Is Not Allowed on Alaska Airlines?

When flying Alaska Airlines, all liquids, gels, and aerosols carried in your carry-on baggage must strictly comply with the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) "3-1-1" rules:

• 3.4 ounces (100 ml) Limit: The capacity of a single container must not exceed 3.4 ounces. Please note that even if the container is not full, it may still be prohibited if the container itself indicates a capacity greater than 3.4 ounces.
• 1 Resealable Bag: All compliant containers must easily fit into a 1-quart (approximately 1 liter) clear, resealable plastic bag.
• 1 Bag Per Person: Each passenger is limited to one such clear liquid bag.

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Special Exemptions

If you need to carry items exceeding this limit, you must declare them to security personnel during the security screening. Exemptions include:

• Infant formula, breast milk, and food.
• Prescription medications and medically necessary fluids (such as saline solution, cooling gel packs, etc.).

Note: Please ensure that any excess fluids that do not meet the above exemption criteria are packed in your checked baggage beforehand.

It is recommended to check the "Prohibited Items List" on the Alaska Airlines website before departure to ensure that your luggage meets security standards. ✔️

Alaska Airlines Check In Baggage Size

To ensure smooth baggage check-in, please ensure your checked baggage meets the following Alaska Airlines standards:

1. Standard Size and Weight: The total dimensions (length + width + height) of each piece of baggage must not exceed 62 inches (157 cm), and the weight must not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg).
2. Excess Baggage and Oversized Baggage Fees:

• Excess Baggage: Baggage weighing 51–100 pounds will incur an additional $100/piece excess baggage fee (bags exceeding 100 pounds will not be accepted).
• Oversized Baggage: Baggage measuring between 63–115 inches will incur an additional $150/piece oversized baggage fee (bags exceeding 115 inches will not be accepted).

👉 First Class passengers have a weight limit increased to 70 pounds (32 kg), within which no excess baggage fee will be charged.

💡 Rates may vary depending on the route. We recommend visiting the Alaska Airlines website's baggage calculator before departure, entering your specific itinerary, to get the most accurate cost estimate.

How to check for your baggage allowance on Alaska Airlines

You can either check this on Alaska Airlines app or just on Trip.com when you book a flight.

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