![\"snow\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/snow.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMy flight was leaving from the North Satellite Terminal, gate N15, so I left the lounge in Concourse A and headed to the Shuttle Train and then to the North Loop Train. The\u00a0airport trains run often and it was a quick 15 minutes to get to the N gates. I headed up the escalator and gate N15 was directly at the top.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Introduction: Washington Escort<\/strong><\/a>
\n Review: Alaska Airlines Domestic Coach\u00a0– Sacramento\u00a0To Seattle<\/strong><\/a>
\n Review: Alaska Airlines Regional Coach\u00a0– Seattle To Bellingham And Back<\/strong><\/a>
\n Review: The Club At SEA – Concourse A<\/strong><\/a>
\n Review: Alaska Airlines Domestic First Class – Seattle To Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\nAlaska Airlines 362<\/strong>
\n Seattle (SEA) \u2013 Sacramento (SMF)<\/strong>
\n Sunday, April 17th<\/strong>
\n Departure Time: 2:30PM<\/strong>
\n Arrival Time: 4:15PM<\/strong>
\n Flight Time: 40min<\/strong>
\n Aircraft: Boeing 737-900<\/strong>
\n Seat: 3F, Alaska Airlines Domestic First Class<\/strong><\/h4>\n <\/p>\n
![\"walk](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/walk-01.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>Shuttle train<\/p>\n![\"walk](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/walk-02-1.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>North loop train<\/p>\nMy original flight was purchased as a coach ticket, but during online check-in the system indicated an upgrade was available. The usual price for this day of travel upgrade is $50, to my surprise it was free as a Delta Platinum Elite reciprocal benefit. I gladly acceptable the complimentary offer, knowing this situation isn\u2019t going to last.<\/p>\n
![\"AS](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/AS-001-u-r-2.jpg?resize=764%2C438\")
<\/a>Original ticket<\/p>\n![\"AS](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/AS-002-u-r-2.jpg?resize=764%2C461\")
<\/a>Upgrade offered at check-in<\/p>\n![\"AS](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/AS-003-u-r-2.jpg?resize=764%2C505\")
<\/a>Free upgrade as Delta Platinum<\/p>\n![\"AS](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/AS-005-u-r-2.jpg?resize=764%2C233\")
Upgraded!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve learned to arrive early for Alaska Airlines boarding as they are usually punctual, and this flight was no exception. Exactly at 1:50pm boarding was called. Entering the Boeing 737-900 we were greeted a friendly hello by John and Rachael the flight attendants working this flight. I liked John from the start (our cabin didn\u2019t interact with Rachael); it may have been his English accent that gave him an air of offering nothing but exact smart service. I was asked if I wanted a pre-departure beverage, which I declined, and \u201cto make sure to let him know if I needed anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\"our](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/our-flight-r.jpg?resize=750%2C458\")
<\/a>Our flight today<\/p>\n![\"Jetway\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Jetway.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>Jetway in<\/p>\n![\"Cabin](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Cabin-01.jpg?resize=750%2C541\")
<\/a>First class cabin<\/p>\n![\"cabin](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cabin-02.jpg?resize=750%2C543\")
<\/a>My seat 3F<\/p>\n![\"cabin](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cabin-03.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>Side view<\/p>\n![\"leg](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/leg-room-1.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>Knee room<\/p>\nMy impressions of the seat were positive overall. What\u2019s funny is that the seat pitch is 36\u201d which is the same as the tighter A319s and A320s on Delta. I\u2019m not sure why, but this cabin felt roomier than the Delta\u2019s Airbus. The leather is a dark charcoal and the condition is very good. Also included is the earthy northwestern Native America designer carpet on the first class bulkheads. Alaska doesn\u2019t pass out blankets or pillows, but they do have a bottle of Dasani water waiting for you at the seat.<\/p>\n
![\"alaska](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/alaska-dasini.jpg?resize=750%2C556\")
<\/a>Dasani water<\/p>\n![\"funky\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/funky.jpg?resize=750%2C515\")
<\/a>Northwestern cabin design<\/p>\n![\"arm](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/arm-tray-table.jpg?resize=750%2C473\")
<\/a>Table in side arm<\/p>\nDoor close and pushback took place 30 minutes after boarding. Taxi out to the runway was quick with only a very slight delay and less than ten minutes later we were lifting up and away from Seattle. As on the earlier flight, conditions were smooth and easy. About 10 minutes after takeoff the crew started working cabin and preparing service for this short flight.<\/p>\n
![\"taxi\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/taxi.jpg?resize=750%2C561\")
<\/a>Taxi out<\/p>\n![\"climb](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/climb-out.jpg?resize=750%2C562\")
<\/a>Climb out<\/p>\n![\"window](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/window-01.jpg?resize=750%2C1000\")
<\/a>Great views<\/p>\nJohn came by with hot towels and offered beverage service. I had a club soda being a little thirsty. The Alaska tumbler is a thick heavy piece with an etched logo design. It exudes quality and is a classy touch. On these short flights Alaska offers a light meal and on this flight is was a beat goat cheese salad. I opted to have it, and it was excellent. Everything was very fresh and the ingredients tasted wonderful together. I also had a glass of the in-flight chardonnay and it was very good. John punctually offered refills during meal service.<\/p>\n
![\"hot](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/hot-towel-r.jpg?resize=750%2C370\")
<\/a>Hot towel<\/p>\n![\"table\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/table-3.jpg?resize=750%2C494\")
<\/a>First class table<\/p>\n![\"club](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-soda.jpg?resize=750%2C563\")
<\/a>Club soda and pretzels<\/p>\n![\"salad\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/salad.jpg?resize=750%2C489\")
<\/a>Beat salad<\/p>\nAs with the flight up the views were spectacular. The west has finally had a decently wet winter and this was still evident on all the mountain peaks throughout Washington and Oregon. It wasn\u2019t long after finishing the salad that initial decent was announced. John went about the cabin cleaning everything up and yet still managing to offer beverage service late into the flight. He is a real professional. Preparation for the final decent was announce, and just before 4:00PM we landed at Sacramento. Taxi and gate parking went without a hitch and our arrival was 10 minutes early.<\/p>\n
![\"gogo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/gogo-576x1024.jpg?resize=576%2C1024\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFlight tracker on Gogo<\/p>\n
![\"rainer\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainer.jpg?resize=750%2C513\")
<\/a>Mount Saint Helens<\/p>\n![\"window](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/window-03.jpg?resize=750%2C592\")
<\/a>Oregon mountains<\/p>\n![\"sutter\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sutter.jpg?resize=750%2C548\")
<\/a>Sutter Buttes<\/p>\n![\"Sac](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Sac-River.jpg?resize=750%2C499\")
<\/a>Sacramento River<\/p>\n![\"Idaho](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drd4sevenr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Idaho-Vandals.jpg?resize=750%2C554\")
<\/a>Vandals’ Q400 in Sacramento<\/p>\n
\n Seattle (SEA) \u2013 Sacramento (SMF)<\/strong>
\n Sunday, April 17th<\/strong>
\n Departure Time: 2:30PM<\/strong>
\n Arrival Time: 4:15PM<\/strong>
\n Flight Time: 40min<\/strong>
\n Aircraft: Boeing 737-900<\/strong>
\n Seat: 3F, Alaska Airlines Domestic First Class<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
My original flight was purchased as a coach ticket, but during online check-in the system indicated an upgrade was available. The usual price for this day of travel upgrade is $50, to my surprise it was free as a Delta Platinum Elite reciprocal benefit. I gladly acceptable the complimentary offer, knowing this situation isn\u2019t going to last.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve learned to arrive early for Alaska Airlines boarding as they are usually punctual, and this flight was no exception. Exactly at 1:50pm boarding was called. Entering the Boeing 737-900 we were greeted a friendly hello by John and Rachael the flight attendants working this flight. I liked John from the start (our cabin didn\u2019t interact with Rachael); it may have been his English accent that gave him an air of offering nothing but exact smart service. I was asked if I wanted a pre-departure beverage, which I declined, and \u201cto make sure to let him know if I needed anything.\u201d<\/p>\n My impressions of the seat were positive overall. What\u2019s funny is that the seat pitch is 36\u201d which is the same as the tighter A319s and A320s on Delta. I\u2019m not sure why, but this cabin felt roomier than the Delta\u2019s Airbus. The leather is a dark charcoal and the condition is very good. Also included is the earthy northwestern Native America designer carpet on the first class bulkheads. Alaska doesn\u2019t pass out blankets or pillows, but they do have a bottle of Dasani water waiting for you at the seat.<\/p>\n Door close and pushback took place 30 minutes after boarding. Taxi out to the runway was quick with only a very slight delay and less than ten minutes later we were lifting up and away from Seattle. As on the earlier flight, conditions were smooth and easy. About 10 minutes after takeoff the crew started working cabin and preparing service for this short flight.<\/p>\n John came by with hot towels and offered beverage service. I had a club soda being a little thirsty. The Alaska tumbler is a thick heavy piece with an etched logo design. It exudes quality and is a classy touch. On these short flights Alaska offers a light meal and on this flight is was a beat goat cheese salad. I opted to have it, and it was excellent. Everything was very fresh and the ingredients tasted wonderful together. I also had a glass of the in-flight chardonnay and it was very good. John punctually offered refills during meal service.<\/p>\n As with the flight up the views were spectacular. The west has finally had a decently wet winter and this was still evident on all the mountain peaks throughout Washington and Oregon. It wasn\u2019t long after finishing the salad that initial decent was announced. John went about the cabin cleaning everything up and yet still managing to offer beverage service late into the flight. He is a real professional. Preparation for the final decent was announce, and just before 4:00PM we landed at Sacramento. Taxi and gate parking went without a hitch and our arrival was 10 minutes early.<\/p>\n Flight tracker on Gogo<\/p>\n<\/a>Shuttle train<\/p>\n<\/a>North loop train<\/p>\n<\/a>Original ticket<\/p>\n<\/a>Upgrade offered at check-in<\/p>\n<\/a>Free upgrade as Delta Platinum<\/p>\nUpgraded!<\/p>\n<\/a>Our flight today<\/p>\n<\/a>Jetway in<\/p>\n<\/a>First class cabin<\/p>\n<\/a>My seat 3F<\/p>\n<\/a>Side view<\/p>\n<\/a>Knee room<\/p>\n<\/a>Dasani water<\/p>\n<\/a>Northwestern cabin design<\/p>\n<\/a>Table in side arm<\/p>\n<\/a>Taxi out<\/p>\n<\/a>Climb out<\/p>\n<\/a>Great views<\/p>\n<\/a>Hot towel<\/p>\n<\/a>First class table<\/p>\n<\/a>Club soda and pretzels<\/p>\n<\/a>Beat salad<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Mount Saint Helens<\/p>\n<\/a>Oregon mountains<\/p>\n<\/a>Sutter Buttes<\/p>\n<\/a>Sacramento River<\/p>\n<\/a>Vandals’ Q400 in Sacramento<\/p>\n