Alaska Airlines vs United Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of Alaska Airlines and United Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Alaska AirlinesUnited Airlines
Country United StatesUnited States
Founded 19321926
Type Full-service airlineFull-service airline
Alliance oneworldStar Alliance
Main hubs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Portland International AirportNarita International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
Aircraft types 67
Cabin bag size 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb)1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb)
First checked bag fee from 45 USDfrom 45 USD
Extra bag fee from 55 USDfrom 55 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes 45 min45 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone 1-800-252-7522-

Key differences

  • Alaska Airlines is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
  • United Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.