http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/coldtoes Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:19:44 GMT Reviews by coldtoes http://www.viewpoints.com/Alaska-Airlines-review-c9290 On flying first class from Anchorage to Portland and returning a week later, I was shocked at how old, tired and shabby the plane was, how old, tired and shabby the flight attendants were and how uncomfortable first class was.  The seats were a lovely 70's era 'pleather' that was sticky and uncomfortable.  The seat belts made me wonder if I had somehow gained 50 lbs I didn't know about -- they were so incredibly short/tight.  Low and behold a discount flght on Southwest showed me that the Alaska belts were 6 - 8" shorter.  The 'snacks' available to first class were of lesser quality on the 4 + hour flight than what was given to me on the hour long Southwest flight.  The first class seats didn't even recline so you could rest -- which was an important consideration on the midnight flights I took.  — — Bottom line:  don't waste your money on first class on Alaska Airlines, coach on other carriers is just as comfortable.  —... Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:19:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Alaska-Airlines-review-c9290 coldtoes 2