from Jan 2024 to 31 Mar 2026 I’ve logged 58 flights in F on Alaska, and 25 in F on AA — a mix of west coast, mid-con, and TCON on both; also three AA TATL trips in Business

when you’re directly comparing narrow-body mainline fleets, or regional affiliate 76-seaters, there’s no substantial difference between ‘em … opinions re food choices on any given flight are completely subjective; opinions of service reflect how the counter staff and GAs and FAs are performing their duties on any given day

for PDX<>FLL, I’d choose on the basis of a balance between cost and schedule

that said, the convenience of a nonstop, if AS has one, would be a significant consideration on the schedule side of the equation, because AA connections at both CLT and DFW can get hosed *very* quickly