Alaska is a very good airline, one of the few domestic with service comparable to most foreign carriers. Even CSA, the Czech Airline, is quite good- and serves a hot meal with great Czech beer on the short PRG-LHR flight. And Ruzyne airport is nice as well...

Wish that Alaska had a better First Class in terms of seat comfort, but can't argue with their food and the geniune friendliness of their F/As.

Are there any airlines that are willing to match AA's Platinum Challenge. Like, fly the 16,000 miles in 90 days to qualify for middle-tier elite?