Alaska Airlines is bringing back snacks to Premium Economy. After getting rid of them shortly after introducing Premium economy post Virgin America merger there are new snacks coming back. Starting immediately passengers on all flights over 2,100 miles will enjoy an additional snack vs the standard economy offering. Further differentiating Premium economy from economy. Meanwhile on shorter flights (about 95% of flights Alaska Operates), Premium economy will enjoy the standard pretzels served in the main cabin.
The Premium Class snack basket, is similar to the first class snack basket that Alaska uses on short flights and for the second snack on longer flights. Post merger with Virgin America, Alaska had snack for Premium economy. Initially it was a snack box, and then granola bars. We’ve seen items go away as Alaska cuts costs, yet charges more for premium economy. Yet now with the introduction of longer flights to Iceland Alaska is upping their game again.
From the press release
Hand-selected with care and curated from beloved West Coast brands, our new Premium Class Snack Basket offers an intentional mix of sweet and savory favorites. Guests can indulge in Thinsters Chocolate Chip Cookies and Jackson’s Avocado Oil Sea Salt Potato Chips or opt for a lighter snack such as Hippeas Groovy White Cheddar Puffs, Honey Roasted Wonderful Pistachios from Los Angeles, California and vegan-friendly Soley Organic Fruit Gummies from San Diego.
The Premium Class Snack Basket offers a rotating lineup of high-quality snacks that balances indulgent treats with feel-good favorites. Selections will evolve seasonally, keeping the experience fresh for both frequent flyers and first-time guests.
Flights with the snack basket are few and far between. As 2,100 miles is all flights to and from Hawaii, and most transcon flights. Seattle to Pittsburg is long enough, but places like Cincinnati fall short. Even Seattle to Puerto Vallarta is a few miles to short, clocking in at just 2078 miles. If you are flying between San Diego and Atlanta, 202 miles too short! This policy is unique in it’s own, as I would think it would follow the same 2,000 mile policy Alaska Airline requires for first class passengers for access to their lounges. Yet, that would open up even more routes as someone at Alaska is counting their pennies.
Bottom Line
Alaska Airlines is reintroducing snacks in premium economy. The snack basket which is similar to Alaska Airlines current first class offering. Only flights which are 2,100 miles or greater will have the new premium class snack basket. For shorter flights guests will enjoy the same snacks which regular economy guests enjoy today. On all flights, Alaska pre-order program will still be available.