Dec 30, 2020, 7:30 pm
Last edit by: dayone
Edited to add: Glassware and warm nuts returned to First Class on November 4, 2021.
Updated August 2021 at https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...ightExperience
Shockingly good in F from KOA-SEA today, 8/2 AS854. That would be a Taro/Ube (couldn’t tell) roll, with the beef filet, salad, and a sort of passionfruit cake. Normally meals are decent, good microwave quality, but today was awesome. Great job Alaska! We did not get a cookie but perhaps the cake makes up for that.
Updated August 2021 at https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...ightExperience
First Class
Beverages
- Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke™, Sprite®, ginger ale, seltzer water
- Orange juice
- Starbucks® Pike Place® Roast coffee
- Teavana® Royal English Breakfast Tea, Teavana® Mint Majesty Herbal Tea
- Boxed Water
Alcohol and mixers
- Fremont Brewing Lush IPA
- Kona Brewing Longboard Island Lager
- Broken Earth El Pasado Red Blend, California
- Canoe Ridge The Expedition Chardonnay, Washington
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon
- Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
- Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Bloody Mary mix
- Tonic water
Food
- Snack basket with assortment of individually wrapped sweet and savory snacks
Food – Available on trips 670–1,099 miles operated by Alaska and on all Horizon and SkyWest flights
Pre-order recommended, departing 5:00 am – 8:00 pm- Choice between two cold entrees
- Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter available as pre-order option
Food – Available on trips over 1,100 miles operated by Alaska
Pre-order recommended, departing 5:00 am – 8:00 pm- Choice between two hot entrees
- Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter available as pre-order option
Date: 8/10/21
Route: DCA-LAX
Flight No.: 5
Departure Time: 9:15
Menu: No
Meal Description: Breakfast - caramelized onion frittata with bacon, sweet potatoes, spinach, a button mushroom, warm raisin roll with butter, fruit salad, and Greek yogurt.
Other options: kale breakfast bowl or fruit and cheese plate.
Snack basket was offered once and then packed away.
Overall, this was a great meal.
Route: DCA-LAX
Flight No.: 5
Departure Time: 9:15
Menu: No
Meal Description: Breakfast - caramelized onion frittata with bacon, sweet potatoes, spinach, a button mushroom, warm raisin roll with butter, fruit salad, and Greek yogurt.
Other options: kale breakfast bowl or fruit and cheese plate.
Snack basket was offered once and then packed away.
Overall, this was a great meal.
Date: 8/10/21
Route: LAX-DCA
Flight Number: 6
Departure time: 13:00
Menu: Yes
Meal description (if given): Chicken (sorry, I don't remember the description)
Snack basket offered: Yes (left in the galley for open F use)
Options: Chicken or Risotto, I chose chicken.
The chicken breast was dry, as expected, but still tasty. The saffron rice and lemon meringue were very good. Still better than what most other airlines are serving these days. No cookies were offered on the flight.
Route: LAX-DCA
Flight Number: 6
Departure time: 13:00
Menu: Yes
Meal description (if given): Chicken (sorry, I don't remember the description)
Snack basket offered: Yes (left in the galley for open F use)
Options: Chicken or Risotto, I chose chicken.
The chicken breast was dry, as expected, but still tasty. The saffron rice and lemon meringue were very good. Still better than what most other airlines are serving these days. No cookies were offered on the flight.
Date: 8/7/21
Route: SEA-FAI
Flight Number: 1465
Departure time: 11:46AM
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): Miso Marinated Cod: "Alaskan cod marinated in white miso and rice wine. Served with a sesame-garlic farro pilaf, sauteed yu choy with bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms, and a sesame-miso butter sauce.
Snack basket offered: Yes
I thought the cod was...fine? To me it seemed mildly flavored and the cod was cooked well and not dry. Overall, it tasted like a lighter/healthier meal. Also, mine definitely looked less black than the one in gold10829's post. Our F/A also wrote different quotes for each of our meals which I thought was interesting.
No plated dessert meant the cookies came out, which ended up being southern toffee with nuts (maybe pecans?), and as expected, delicious.
Route: SEA-FAI
Flight Number: 1465
Departure time: 11:46AM
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): Miso Marinated Cod: "Alaskan cod marinated in white miso and rice wine. Served with a sesame-garlic farro pilaf, sauteed yu choy with bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms, and a sesame-miso butter sauce.
Snack basket offered: Yes
I thought the cod was...fine? To me it seemed mildly flavored and the cod was cooked well and not dry. Overall, it tasted like a lighter/healthier meal. Also, mine definitely looked less black than the one in gold10829's post. Our F/A also wrote different quotes for each of our meals which I thought was interesting.
No plated dessert meant the cookies came out, which ended up being southern toffee with nuts (maybe pecans?), and as expected, delicious.
Date: 8/7/21
Route: PAE-SAN
Flight Number: AS2179
Departure time: 7:15
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): unsure
Snack basket offered (Y/N): yes
Upgraded 5 hours prior to departure.
power up platter was only option - description “dried fruits, walnuts, grain-free granola, and milk”
Route: PAE-SAN
Flight Number: AS2179
Departure time: 7:15
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): unsure
Snack basket offered (Y/N): yes
Upgraded 5 hours prior to departure.
power up platter was only option - description “dried fruits, walnuts, grain-free granola, and milk”
Date: 8/1/21
Route: ATL-SEA
Flight Number: 745
Departure time: 17:40
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): Dinner
Snack basket offered: Yes
Options: Miso Marinated Cod or a Ravioli. I chose the cod
Cod was really dry. However couldn’t complain as I was hungry. Snack basket came out 1 hour prior to arrival. Cookie was given shortly after meal was cleared
Route: ATL-SEA
Flight Number: 745
Departure time: 17:40
Menu: No
Meal description (if given): Dinner
Snack basket offered: Yes
Options: Miso Marinated Cod or a Ravioli. I chose the cod
Cod was really dry. However couldn’t complain as I was hungry. Snack basket came out 1 hour prior to arrival. Cookie was given shortly after meal was cleared
Date: 7/28/21
Route: SEA-ATL
Flight Number: 442
Departure time: 16:14
Menu: No (preorder available 2.5 weeks out)
Meal description (if given): “Snack” but it was dinner
Snack basket offered: Yes
Options: Clementine Chicken or a Risotto I think (?). I got the chicken. Rice was somewhat over cooked, chicken required use of salt and pepper.
cookie handed out 1 hour prior to arrival. Snack basket came out
Route: SEA-ATL
Flight Number: 442
Departure time: 16:14
Menu: No (preorder available 2.5 weeks out)
Meal description (if given): “Snack” but it was dinner
Snack basket offered: Yes
Options: Clementine Chicken or a Risotto I think (?). I got the chicken. Rice was somewhat over cooked, chicken required use of salt and pepper.
cookie handed out 1 hour prior to arrival. Snack basket came out
Shockingly good in F from KOA-SEA today, 8/2 AS854. That would be a Taro/Ube (couldn’t tell) roll, with the beef filet, salad, and a sort of passionfruit cake. Normally meals are decent, good microwave quality, but today was awesome. Great job Alaska! We did not get a cookie but perhaps the cake makes up for that.
will go back to the omelette definitelyJust completed LAX-DCA, another flight I purchased in first for $191 using the “QUEENJEAN” code last December. An excellent value.
Drinks were served with a decent sized bag of Chex mix, which was pretty good. I enjoyed a few of the Fremont Lush IPA. I’d pre-ordered the Roasted Chicken Clementine which is pictured below. It was pretty decent tho unremarkable and came with a lemon meringue tart. Service was very good and professional with a pass of the snack basket around an hour out of DCA.
Drinks were served with a decent sized bag of Chex mix, which was pretty good. I enjoyed a few of the Fremont Lush IPA. I’d pre-ordered the Roasted Chicken Clementine which is pictured below. It was pretty decent tho unremarkable and came with a lemon meringue tart. Service was very good and professional with a pass of the snack basket around an hour out of DCA.
Flew JFK-SEA this morning. Bought tickets in first for my family of three for ~$220 each last December during the big sale right before Christmas. Smoking deal in my book.
This was my first transcon since COVID, but things mostly seemed normal except the coffee was in paper cups. My wife and I pre-ordered the kale bowl, which we both thought was pretty tasty. My neighbor had the onion frittata, I passed on that as I hate onions but it also looked pretty good. My son pre-ordered the fruit and cheese plate, which came with yogurt. There was one pass of the snack basket about an hour before landing; I selected the pea-toes based on reviews here and was not let down. We landed around an hour early due to favorable winds, all in all a very smooth flight although JFK Terminal 1 is pretty sad these days.
Kale Bowl
This was my first transcon since COVID, but things mostly seemed normal except the coffee was in paper cups. My wife and I pre-ordered the kale bowl, which we both thought was pretty tasty. My neighbor had the onion frittata, I passed on that as I hate onions but it also looked pretty good. My son pre-ordered the fruit and cheese plate, which came with yogurt. There was one pass of the snack basket about an hour before landing; I selected the pea-toes based on reviews here and was not let down. We landed around an hour early due to favorable winds, all in all a very smooth flight although JFK Terminal 1 is pretty sad these days.
Kale Bowl
AS810 SEA-SNA on 6/12 .
I was hesitant but tried the Bahn-mi. It was OK. The pickled slaw and Sriracha really made the sandwich. The bread was a bit too thick and some small bits were very soggy. Also, the banhmi had this sauce (Sriracha mayo???) that didn't really belong in a banhmi, imo. Overall though, it was fine. I woke up hungover that day so the carby bread was really appreciated. 😂
I was hesitant but tried the Bahn-mi. It was OK. The pickled slaw and Sriracha really made the sandwich. The bread was a bit too thick and some small bits were very soggy. Also, the banhmi had this sauce (Sriracha mayo???) that didn't really belong in a banhmi, imo. Overall though, it was fine. I woke up hungover that day so the carby bread was really appreciated. 😂
DCA-LAX, June 8, 2021
Breakfast: Kale breakfast bowl (other option was caramelized onion frittata).
This was MUCH tastier than it looked - I really enjoyed it! Excellent service from the flight attendant in First, who gave me a warm welcome as a oneworld frequent flyer.
LAX-CUN
Lunch: Entrée Salad with egg. (Other option was Beef Sandwich)
This was ok - the cauliflower was marinated in curry, which overwhelmed the flavor of the dish.
Breakfast: Kale breakfast bowl (other option was caramelized onion frittata).
This was MUCH tastier than it looked - I really enjoyed it! Excellent service from the flight attendant in First, who gave me a warm welcome as a oneworld frequent flyer.
LAX-CUN
Lunch: Entrée Salad with egg. (Other option was Beef Sandwich)
This was ok - the cauliflower was marinated in curry, which overwhelmed the flavor of the dish.
Date: June 15, 2021
Route: SEA-EWR
Flight #: AS27, 1:45PM dep
Description: Baked chicken with salad and lemon tart. Got bumped to FC too late to preorder in app, so no description. Only details offered inflight were "butternut squash risotto or baked chicken". No cookie offered.
Menu: No, wasn't early enough to see on phone app
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Route: SEA-EWR
Flight #: AS27, 1:45PM dep
Description: Baked chicken with salad and lemon tart. Got bumped to FC too late to preorder in app, so no description. Only details offered inflight were "butternut squash risotto or baked chicken". No cookie offered.
Menu: No, wasn't early enough to see on phone app
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Saw this on a friend's Facebook feed and thought I would share it here (he's not a frequent flyer, or FTer) as he did two things: (1) Traveled on a unicorn that is a flight from JFK to the West Coast (LAX, in this case) and (2) also gave a great description of the vegetarian L/D option:
Date: June 3, 2021
Route: PDX-HNL
Flight #: AS889 - 8:05 AM Departure
Description: Cheddar Cheese Omelet
Menu: Pre-ordered on the app
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Date: June 7, 2021
Route: HNL-SAN
Flight #: AS892 - 11:50 AM Departure
Description: Beef Filet
Menu: Pre-ordered on the app (overheard people who had not preordered only being offered the F&C or the other option. Beef filet had to be preordered on this flight)
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Both meals were delicious. The breakfast was very filling, as was the dinner. I know it has been mentioned before, but I can't get over the fact that it's a real filet! I would pay $35 in a restaurant and be happy. It's also great to see that even the disposable napkins retain the button hole.
Route: PDX-HNL
Flight #: AS889 - 8:05 AM Departure
Description: Cheddar Cheese Omelet
Menu: Pre-ordered on the app
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Date: June 7, 2021
Route: HNL-SAN
Flight #: AS892 - 11:50 AM Departure
Description: Beef Filet
Menu: Pre-ordered on the app (overheard people who had not preordered only being offered the F&C or the other option. Beef filet had to be preordered on this flight)
Snack Basket Offered: Yes
Both meals were delicious. The breakfast was very filling, as was the dinner. I know it has been mentioned before, but I can't get over the fact that it's a real filet! I would pay $35 in a restaurant and be happy. It's also great to see that even the disposable napkins retain the button hole.
What Will Alaska Airlines Be Serving in First Class on Your Flight? (2021)
Aug 19, 2021, 10:29 am
#1156
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 500
Date: 8/19/21
Route: LAX-DCA
Flight No.: 6
Departure Time: 12:45
Menu: No
Meal Description: Lunch - clementine roasted chicken breast with saffron rice, leeks, crispy kale, green salad with oil and vinegar, warm roll with butter, and a lemon meringue tart.
Other option: sweet potato and rutabaga risotto
Snack basket was offered about an hour after lunch service.
This was one of the best domestic F experiences I've ever had. Trish (or maybe she was Trisha) was an outstanding FA. Before take off she personally introduced herself to the F cabin, explained the menu and service, and thanked us for our business. She was highly attentive and gracious throughout the flight. No PDB but "water boxes" were at each seat and she took drink orders during boarding so they were ready as soon as service began. Before landing she again thanked us for our business and wished us well. These small personal touches really made a difference.
The clementine chicken didn't have a ton of flavor on its own, but with a little salt and the segments of the roasted clementine it was quite good. The bread was soft and warm and the butter warm and spreadable. The salad was crisp and the lemon meringue tart was restaurant-quality.
Because I was famished, Trish kindly warmed up a leftover portion of the risotto so I got to try that as well. Presentation-wise it wasn't the prettiest dish but it was earthy and creamy with a nice sauce to it. Overall this meal was leaps and bounds ahead of the normal slop served on legacy carriers. North of expected!
Route: LAX-DCA
Flight No.: 6
Departure Time: 12:45
Menu: No
Meal Description: Lunch - clementine roasted chicken breast with saffron rice, leeks, crispy kale, green salad with oil and vinegar, warm roll with butter, and a lemon meringue tart.
Other option: sweet potato and rutabaga risotto
Snack basket was offered about an hour after lunch service.
This was one of the best domestic F experiences I've ever had. Trish (or maybe she was Trisha) was an outstanding FA. Before take off she personally introduced herself to the F cabin, explained the menu and service, and thanked us for our business. She was highly attentive and gracious throughout the flight. No PDB but "water boxes" were at each seat and she took drink orders during boarding so they were ready as soon as service began. Before landing she again thanked us for our business and wished us well. These small personal touches really made a difference.
The clementine chicken didn't have a ton of flavor on its own, but with a little salt and the segments of the roasted clementine it was quite good. The bread was soft and warm and the butter warm and spreadable. The salad was crisp and the lemon meringue tart was restaurant-quality.
Because I was famished, Trish kindly warmed up a leftover portion of the risotto so I got to try that as well. Presentation-wise it wasn't the prettiest dish but it was earthy and creamy with a nice sauce to it. Overall this meal was leaps and bounds ahead of the normal slop served on legacy carriers. North of expected!
Aug 19, 2021, 5:52 pm
#1157
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,880
Maybe this has already been reported here, but something I just noticed…
Although Alaska advertised that you can only pre-order food up to 20 hours before a flight, I’ve noticed you can make a meal selection in F inside 20 hours. You’re just limited to whatever is still “in stock” based on what’s been catered and other passengers’ selections.
Although Alaska advertised that you can only pre-order food up to 20 hours before a flight, I’ve noticed you can make a meal selection in F inside 20 hours. You’re just limited to whatever is still “in stock” based on what’s been catered and other passengers’ selections.
Aug 19, 2021, 9:26 pm
#1158
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Was wondering if the Banh Mi chicken is any good or if just getting 2 cheese & fruit platters is the wise decision? Just since I have someone with me was thinking can share the 2 diff items if the sandwich is worth getting. Thx
Aug 20, 2021, 4:40 am
#1159
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AS 75K (OW), SK Silver (*A), UR, MR
Posts: 3,345
I would happily eat anything Alaska has served on recent flights. So my wife and I go for variety and choose different selections and share. It’s an absolute delight flying on Alaska whether we’ve been upgraded to F (pleasantly often these days) or pre-order at a cost (which my Amex Platinum picks up by way of its $200 airline credit). Not to mention the small bottles that keep coming!
Aug 20, 2021, 9:48 am
#1160
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA PPro
Posts: 632
Flying AS 65 next week, the milk run. Even though the first leg of the trip is over 600 miles my F booking is showing "no meal available" and thus not allowing any pre-orders. Be interesting to see what actually is catered. Hopefully more than a snack basket since I'll be on board for 6 hours to make it to JNU. I'll report back!
Aug 20, 2021, 10:19 am
#1161
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Date: 8/19/21
This was one of the best domestic F experiences I've ever had. Trish (or maybe she was Trisha) was an outstanding FA. Before take off she personally introduced herself to the F cabin, explained the menu and service, and thanked us for our business. She was highly attentive and gracious throughout the flight. No PDB but "water boxes" were at each seat and she took drink orders during boarding so they were ready as soon as service began. Before landing she again thanked us for our business and wished us well. These small personal touches really made
This was one of the best domestic F experiences I've ever had. Trish (or maybe she was Trisha) was an outstanding FA. Before take off she personally introduced herself to the F cabin, explained the menu and service, and thanked us for our business. She was highly attentive and gracious throughout the flight. No PDB but "water boxes" were at each seat and she took drink orders during boarding so they were ready as soon as service began. Before landing she again thanked us for our business and wished us well. These small personal touches really made
Aug 20, 2021, 11:00 am
#1162
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: AS MVPG, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,445
More filling than the fruit and cheese (somewhat), and decent. Definitely not my favorite on-board meal, but have had worse as well. It was a buy on board option in Y prior to COVID, so you may have tried it then, or if that helps provide more on size/quality.
Aug 20, 2021, 1:18 pm
#1163
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,503
Flying AS 65 next week, the milk run. Even though the first leg of the trip is over 600 miles my F booking is showing "no meal available" and thus not allowing any pre-orders. Be interesting to see what actually is catered. Hopefully more than a snack basket since I'll be on board for 6 hours to make it to JNU. I'll report back!
Nothing on the other legs (block time is only 20-40 min each). While waiting at PSG, I asked if I could get some more snacks and they got the snack basket out again.
Aug 20, 2021, 1:47 pm
#1164
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Just never have thought to try AS until a few weeks ago stumbling on some positive comments on FT I think and then doing a little research. Looking forward to trying them next week. Doing AS up and DL back from SEA, so will enjoy doing the comparison.
Aug 20, 2021, 6:26 pm
#1165
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AS 75K (OW), SK Silver (*A), UR, MR
Posts: 3,345
IAD-LAX in F soon to be. Miso Marinated Cod and Ravioli With Citrus Sauce. Have come to enjoy transcons!
Aug 20, 2021, 6:28 pm
#1166
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Sonoma
Programs: Several here and there, but not as many during my road warrior days!
Posts: 715
Date: 8/15/21
Route: BOS-SFO
Flight Number: 1359
Departure time: 17:00
Menu: No
Meal description: Ravioli with Asparagus and Citrus Sauce or Miso Cod.
Snack basket offered: Yes
A very attentive flight attendant and the ravioli were delicious! The red wine in the can was pretty decent. The flight was enjoyable and I was dreading the recliner seats, but the service and food made up for it.
Route: BOS-SFO
Flight Number: 1359
Departure time: 17:00
Menu: No
Meal description: Ravioli with Asparagus and Citrus Sauce or Miso Cod.
Snack basket offered: Yes
A very attentive flight attendant and the ravioli were delicious! The red wine in the can was pretty decent. The flight was enjoyable and I was dreading the recliner seats, but the service and food made up for it.
Aug 20, 2021, 7:56 pm
#1167
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Date: 8/15/21
Route: BOS-SFO
Flight Number: 1359
Departure time: 17:00
Menu: No
Meal description: Ravioli with Asparagus and Citrus Sauce or Miso Cod.
Snack basket offered: Yes
A very attentive flight attendant and the ravioli were delicious! The red wine in the can was pretty decent. The flight was enjoyable and I was dreading the recliner seats, but the service and food made up for it.
Route: BOS-SFO
Flight Number: 1359
Departure time: 17:00
Menu: No
Meal description: Ravioli with Asparagus and Citrus Sauce or Miso Cod.
Snack basket offered: Yes
A very attentive flight attendant and the ravioli were delicious! The red wine in the can was pretty decent. The flight was enjoyable and I was dreading the recliner seats, but the service and food made up for it.
Aug 20, 2021, 11:08 pm
#1168
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 5,956
That looks far better than anything on AA in the last 18 months, hec maybe longer. what was inside the ravioli- just some ricotta? And what the sauce just something light with some lemon I would think for some nice acidity? Cant tell for sure but thats corn on top? Also, is that some white asparagus i see there as well as the green?
Aug 20, 2021, 11:46 pm
#1169
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 2,700
Spot on sounding sauce for that dish and my eyes are bad sorry but zucchini and onion sound way better than corn (for that sauce). Looks really good. I just dont think I would do recliner seats for Transcon (when I know I can get lie flat for same price or less with the Big 3).
Is that meal only a Transcon route meal? Or does AS not distinct service levels for Transcon vs any other route that qualifies for a hot meal?
Is that meal only a Transcon route meal? Or does AS not distinct service levels for Transcon vs any other route that qualifies for a hot meal?
Aug 21, 2021, 10:18 am
#1170
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 597
Thanks. Actually never have stepped on AS plane before. Will be first time next week. I truly hadnt even thought of them as a solid First class carrier. Always thought they were low budget or something. I dunno why. And I love AA for Transcon to JFK or MIA, DL for me works for Seattle & Portland. AA to Dallas or United to Houston and I can connect from there.
Just never have thought to try AS until a few weeks ago stumbling on some positive comments on FT I think and then doing a little research. Looking forward to trying them next week. Doing AS up and DL back from SEA, so will enjoy doing the comparison.
Just never have thought to try AS until a few weeks ago stumbling on some positive comments on FT I think and then doing a little research. Looking forward to trying them next week. Doing AS up and DL back from SEA, so will enjoy doing the comparison.