Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Summer Travel Tips

    -- Be aware of new fees. In order to align with the rest of the industry
       and in response to increasing costs, Horizon and Alaska recently
       changed their fee structure. Starting today, the charge for an
       overweight bag (more than 50 pounds) will increase to $50, the charge
       for transporting pets in the cabin increases to $100 one-way, the
       charge for booking a reservation at the ticket counter or through
       reservations increases to $15, and the unaccompanied minor fee will be
       $75 for one-way nonstop or connecting flights. Additionally, beginning
       July 1, Alaska and Horizon will begin charging $25 for a second and
       $100 for a third checked bag. First class and Gold-level Alaska
       Airlines Mileage Plan members, and customers flying to or from Mexico
       City may check two bags free of charge, and customers on flights within
       the state of Alaska may check three bags free of charge, before excess
       fees apply. Passengers can pay for additional bags with a credit card
       at the airport through Alaska and Horizon check-in kiosks or at the
       ticket counter.

    -- Be prepared for security procedures. The Transportation Security
       Administration (TSA) has specific rules for carrying liquids and gels
       in carry-on luggage, in addition to procedures related to electronics.
       Become familiar with all their procedures, as well as prohibited items,
       by checking the TSA Web site, http://www.tsa.gov.

    -- Be aware of passport requirements for international travel. Passengers
       traveling between the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to
       have a passport. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of
       State Web site at http://www.travel.state.gov.

    -- Know when to arrive at the airport and gate. Passengers should arrive
       at the airport at least two hours before a domestic departure and three
       hours before an international flight. Travelers should contact
       individual airports for specific recommended arrival times. Alaska and
       Horizon customers must be at the gate at least 30 minutes before a
       domestic departure and 40 minutes before an international flight. These
       guidelines apply to all airports, regardless of size.

    -- Allow extra time to get to the airport. Parking lots may be full during
       peak travel periods. Alaska and Horizon encourage passengers to take
       alternative transportation to the airport or park at a nearby satellite
       parking lot.

    -- Check in online. Alaska and Horizon passengers can check in online up
       to 24 hours before a domestic or international flight at
       http://alaskaair.com or http://horizonair.com. International passengers
       can enter passport information online. Passengers who check in online
       should leave ample time to check any luggage at the airport. Alaska
       Airlines Mileage Plan members earn 1,000 Mileage Plan miles the first
       time they check in online.

    -- Use a check-in kiosk. Alaska and Horizon provide more than 400
       convenient check-in kiosks at airports and many off-site locations.
       Kiosks allow passengers to check in for flights, print boarding passes,
       pay to check additional pieces of luggage, and change seat assignments.
       Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members earn 1,000 Mileage Plan miles the
       first time they check in at a kiosk.

    -- Know the carry-on and checked luggage limits. Federal rules allow each
       customer to carry only one standard-sized carry-on bag and one personal
       item, such as a purse or laptop computer. Baggage fees will apply to
       items beyond the carry-on limits. Detailed information is available at
       http://alaskaair.com and http://horizonair.com.

    -- Keep valuables in your carry-on luggage. Passengers should carry
       prescription medication, passports, cash, jewelry, business papers,
       laptops, cameras and other valuables in their carry-on luggage to keep
       control of these items.

    -- Properly label luggage. Passengers should provide their name, address,
       phone number, destination phone number and e-mail address on a label
       inside and outside each piece of luggage.

    -- Know the rules for large or unusual items. Passengers with excess
       luggage, pets or oversized items, such as golf clubs, should check
       airline policies ahead of time.

    -- Take the express security line. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan MVP Gold
       members and passengers with no carry-on items can use express lines at
       security checkpoints in Anchorage, Alaska; Portland, Ore.; Seattle; and
       Spokane, Wash. Express lines also are available for Horizon Shuttle
       passengers flying between Seattle or Portland and Spokane.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air together serve 93 cities through an expansive network inAlaska, the Lower 48,Hawaii,Canada andMexico. For reservations, visit http://alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at http://alaskaair.com/newsroom.

SOURCE Alaska Airlines

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