"2"^^ . "2012-07-01T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . . "I really like flying Alaska Air, for a few reasons:\n1) it's out of Terminal 2, which means a quick walk in/walk out, almost no wait in line, easy bag check-in and easy baggage claim.\n2) I have almost always experienced pleasant stewards on all AK flights... for the most part genuinely friendly, prompt, and of good spirits\n3) Alaska Air (one of my favorite aspects) is all about recycling and using local or at least AK, HI, or Pacific Northwest-based businesses for their on-board food/drinks for sale - this is such a pleasure to see and it makes me want to continue doing business with them\n4) $20 baggage check-in fee... $5 cheaper than USAir.. not bad\n5) When I've upgraded to First Class upon check-in in the past, it's costed me $50/leg of my itinerary - score!!\n\nThis is why I like Alaskan Air!"^^ . .