Originally Posted by
ReadySetGooo
Hi, newbie here. I am flying from austin to either seattle or bellingham in a couple of months. I really want to fly first class for the first time, however, I have no idea which airline to pick. I have been on some flights were first class was basically coach but in the front of the airplane. Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated.
First Class these days on US airlines is not very exciting. Since Alaska is the only airline that flies nonstop from Austin-Seattle, that would be my choice. They have a 6:40PM dinner flight to Seattle. You'll get a wider seat, reasonable edible meal compared to other US airlines and Wifi (for a nominal fee), free checked luggage and Priority check-in and security. If you are going to Bellingham, you could either take a Alaska connection from Seattle or simply rent a car at SEA and drive the 90 minutes. Probably get you to Bellingham at about the same time. Alaska is also the only domestic airline where an First Class ticket will get you lounge access in Seattle on your return.
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