Alaska Airlines' New Premium Drinks & Amenities

Hop water is a kind of flavored sparkling water -- it's not for everybody but if you like a sort of savory sparkling water, it can be quite nice. Theoretically it also has some calming/nootropic effect, or some brands claim it. I think it can be appealing for non-drinkers!

I've had local variety put out by one of the breweries in Charlotte (they do flavors like Grapefruit). It's.... interesting. I wouldn't drink it every day, but maybe like now if out with people who are drinking. Kinda hints of what beer tastes like without the alcohol.

It's a positive add for Alaska. As you said, not for everybody, but could be nice for those of us who don't drink when paired with a meal.

I love Alaska. People I know hate them for the no screens, wifi that's not the greatest, perhaps older cabins.

But it's, to me, the last remnant of what airlines were like in the 90s before cost cutting really started. A comfy big seat up front with enormous legroom, meals on more flights, more customer-friendly options.

You may want to try HopLark hoppy iced tea. They sell several varieties online, at Whole Foods, etc. Different styles of iced tea brewed with hops. It’s a tasty and refreshing non-alcoholic take on craft beer.

Beer drinkers enjoy the hop flavor in the beers, especially IPAs, so having a non-alcoholic version is "better" for health while still being able to enjoy the hop flavor.

If only SkyWest/Horizon would get these options too... as someone who flies 90% regional with AS, I've had the opportunity to try Alaska's Stumptown blend... once.

Enormous leg room? I like AS too but domestic first is pretty much identical to DL no?

Now I know which airline does their shopping at Costco.

Alaska has 41" pitch in first class on most jets--its a huge difference over other carrier's product.

The blanket reminds me of the Faribo brand of blankets made by the
Faribault Woolen Mills in Minnesota. Back in the 60’s and 70’s they made blankets for a lot of airlines. The ones they made for Braniff International are highly collectible. I’m glad to see they continue to source from local and regional suppliers.

David, that's great to know. I rarely recline my seat so honestly that might be why I've never noticed lol. Thanks!

Espresso martini? I'm sorry did we all forget our alcohol safety trainings from high school and college. DO NOT MIX CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL

Sir, they are not serving Four Loko.

I've found the difference in legroom between AS and DL narrowbody F to be significant. On DL, can't even open laptop when person in front reclines.

Ben think of the Hoppy water as beer-flavored LaCroix, but in the best of ways. I held off for a couple years thinking the product was silly, but I absolutely enjoy it, and it will be a nice treat for me on these flights.

While I'm a fan of espresso martinis (and the better version of a Carajillo) I don't think they do well in cans.

Youre absolutely right: Hoppy Water is non-alcoholic sparkling water... but it has hints of hops in it. They're delicious. My wife and I are on Keto, and they are a game changer. 0 Carbs, 0 calories.

AS isn't the only U.S. carrier to sell hot meals in Y - UA does as well.

If Alaska had a proper transcon product, they would be the best.

The fact that they downgraded the really nice Virgin America seats to their generic recliner product was a huge loss.

Knowing how Alaska runs and operates, I know it's very unlikely.

It is all very well summarized in the anecdote of how the espresso martini came to life in the first place...

"local and regional suppliers"
If Filson was still Filson, yes. It has gone through so many PE hands, that there is nothing left of the old company.

I would like to see cognac come back at least on long haul flights. Something other than that gin bourbon or coffee stuff

Get rid of paper cups for beer, wine and cocktails makes the drinks taste nasty