Best First Class Airline Comparison: Alaska, American, Delta, & United

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In this video, we’ll explore how 2020 transformed US Domestic First Class. We’ll compare Domestic First Class flights with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. We’ll even declare the winner of the Best Domestic First Class Airline for 2020.
We’ll explore how to access First Class Lounges for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. For the latest, here are links:
Alaska Airlines Lounge Access:
www.alaskaair.com/content/air...
American Airlines Admirals’ Club Access:
www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/c...
Delta Air Lines Sky Club Access:
www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky...
United Airlines Club Access:
www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/...
We’ll look at how Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are tackling the need to provide additional cleaning during these unprecedented times.
We’ll look at the Domestic, Narrow-body First Class Seats for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
We’ll compare the Inflight Entertainment available onboard flights with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
We’ll look at what kinds of food and beverage options are available to Domestic First Class Passengers onboard Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
And we’ll even discuss the service available to First Class passengers who choose to fly with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
In the end, we’ll rate these four airlines in order to determine with the Best US Domestic First Class Airlines of 2020 is.
Here’s a link to the complete reviews of each of these flights:
• 2020 First Class Compa...
And here’s a link to the #TransconThrowdown Videos, too:
• Transcon Throwdown
0:00 Introduction and Overview
3:12 First Class Lounge Comparison
4:23 Domestic US Airline Cleaning in 2020
5:09 First Class Seat Comparison
6:58 Inflight Entertainment Comparison
8:47 First Class Food and Beverage Comparsion
10:05 First Class Service Comparison
10:53 Best Domestic First Class Airline of 2020
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Be Free With Me (Instrumental Version) - Siine
Valium - nothanks
Spring Cleaning - Dylan Sitts
Pancakes - Dylan Sitts
Not Quite Yet - Jon Bjork
Compliments to the Chef - Water Mirrors
Out of Service - Kikoru
Light From Within - Howard Harper-Barnes

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@omaaviation9977 3 года назад

Alaska by a FREAKING LANDSLIDE! Let’s go. I’ve always thought Alaska was secretly always the best airline. When people think of North American Airlines, they think of Delta, United, and American. Alaska should be apart of that

@electricheartpony 3 года назад

Alaska isn't that big unfortunately. I can't book an Alaska airlines flight on any day I please out of my local airport where I can do so with Delta, Southwest, United, and American Airlines

@KarlaLopez-oo5cm 2 года назад

@insainllama 3 года назад

Alaska has always been great. Glad to see that they didn’t use the pandemic as an excuse to drastically lower the quality of their product.

@robyoungquist5803 3 года назад

Right. A chicken sandwich and bag of chips in First Class on Alaska there’s nowhere else to go. Inflight crew is ok but food/beverage in First Class is nothing to tout about

@andypettit5869 2 года назад

@@robyoungquist5803 they suck.

@matthewk7433 3 года назад

I had a feeling it was Alaska, I have an obvious bias with it being my favorite airline and my dad being a pilot for them, but I'm glad they've taken this challenging time head on and done their best.

@conniethomas4753 3 года назад

They have and tbh they must protect staff and clients end of :-)

@alexboeing7576 3 года назад

Same here my dad is a gate agent but when he said it was Alaska I was so unbelievably happy lol but I’m Verry biased too

@brianglas7768 3 года назад

We have fond memories flying with Alaska. The pilots have invited my son with Downs Syndrome into the cockpit many times. He loves it and talks about pilot Tom all the time.

@kaijohnson5033 3 года назад

My old man flies for them too. Great airline, and gotta love how they treat their pilots. No furloughs thank God!

@jwil4286 9 месяцев назад

Given they don’t offer any long-haul flights, it’s easier for them to prioritize the experience on short- and medium-haul flights.

@amichellet3817 3 года назад

Big agree on Alaska, Jeb! As a fan of your videos for a long time it’s great to see you join the Alaska fan club. PDX is my home airport and I refuse to fly any other airline for domestic flights unless I absolutely have to. There care and service has remained wonderful in the current environment.

@caseyrustin6110 3 года назад

Alaska is sweet Jeb. Here at San Diego they offer a good amount of routes and plan on adding more! Great Airline.

@eliwilliams8479 3 года назад

Dude great vid love the content Keep it up and never quit!!

@MauiBran 3 года назад

Aloha Jeb! At Hawaiian we still serve meals in main cabin with water bottles and limited soft drinks. As far as first class goes we still serve a full hot meal with appetizer, main, and dessert with coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. I feel like we’re doing a lot more than the other major carriers.

@eme8203 3 года назад

Recently flew first class. Didn’t enjoy it, sorry. And it was a packed flight.

@Mikenoynoy 3 года назад

Even though i'm a Delta fan, i'm impressed of Alaska Airlines hope they fly all over the world

@laurenconrad1799 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this. I'm using my airline ecredits to take my first plane trip since covid and I wasn't sure whether to go Delta Comfort or Delta First Class and you definitely helped me decide. 😊

@mikeklimczak9600 3 года назад

Glad to be flying Alaska Airlines again in a couple of weeks from ORD to PDX. I'm very happy they're offering actual food options for first class and not just a snack box. I'm also looking forward to that empty seat next to me and that free lounge access on my way home. Great video!

@johnswanson2600 3 года назад

I’m so glad to see this video! I was really looking forward to it.

@cooperhodgdon24 3 года назад

Thanks for the comparison! I love the videos you made my morning thanks!

@AlyDee01 3 года назад

This was such a well done video! I loved this man

@jadenr.11 3 года назад

It’s been a while since I’ve had the joy of watching one of these vids

@danielintheantipodes6741 3 года назад

Thank you for the video!

@paulwalker4639 3 года назад

As always, enjoyed it, thanks Jeb

@xmen9916 3 года назад

Great video Jeb!

@ericgoldmann6903 3 года назад

Another great video! Hope you are well, Jeb.

@lukezavislak7130 3 года назад

Great video Jeb keep up the great work

@alohafromkauai6569 3 года назад

Solid review and video! 🤙🏼

@ronhernandez3629 3 года назад

Great job, Jeb! 👏🏽👏🏽

@tmsala59 3 года назад

Thanks Jeb! Well Done! You've Changed My Mind! I've Always Been A Delta First Class Kinda Guy! Looks Like I'm Going To Change That! I'm Booking A Cruise On NCL For An Alaska Cruise In 2022. Was Going To Fly Delta First From LAX To SEA! Going To Look Into Alaska First Class Now! Thanks Again Jeb! Stay Safe My Friend! 💖💕

@iandrew6347 3 года назад

Great video Sir Stay safe watching from the uk 🇬🇧

@mikeboxall7955 3 года назад

Voted for Alaska in your poll earlier! 👍 Good to see you agree.

@ahirschfeld1974 3 года назад

Excellent video! I have always been biased towards United for a good reason as my mother was a flight attendant for them for almost 25 years so... But recently I had a chance to fly on Alaska PDX-SEA-PDX for training as as Ground Service Agent for Horizon Air at PDX. After I got back to PDX for ramp training I decided that the GSA job was not for me and resigned. However I was most impressed with Alaska Airlines in general and will definitely try them again as a revenue passenger next time.

@RobertoooMusic 3 года назад

Great stuff. As a Oneworld guy, I'm happy to hear that Alaska took the top spot. Happy holidays, Jeb!

@RobertoooMusic 3 года назад

@J. Gabriel Kramp thanks for the heads up - edited!

@bluemanwelder 3 года назад

I live in Seattle which is their biggest hub city and Alaska has a lot of non stops from sea tac. Which is what made me sign up for their credit card.

@madisonkanehair5746 3 года назад

Great airline comparison!.

@kathiewassmann9846 2 года назад

Completely agree!!! I have been flying with Alaska for about 30 years and it's just unbeatable for your short to medium long flights. The attendants are wonderful, although some can be mask crazy. I am a loyal Alaska Airlines flyer. Their mileage plan awards program is unmatched, leg space is good (limited if you get the 280 pounder next to you), and the food is good!!!

@logansaviationadventures 3 года назад

Alaska is the best there the brave ones who get me safe travel around my home state of Alaska I told u years ago to try them and you did and this is exactly why great video go Alaska

@onhiatus526 Год назад

Agree full time! Alaska is my favorite airline! I am a big fan of this airline! I've flown on them since childhood, and my first plane ride was with Alaska! I'll definitely fly with them as much as I can!

@inomad 3 года назад

3:40 Hawaiian Airlines also gives lounge access to First Class ticket holders. I have been in their lounges a number of times with a domestic First Class ticket.

@Omikoshi78 3 года назад

They also have lie flats on some routes. Much better than Alaska when it’s an option.

@paullewis2413 3 года назад

Great comparison video, Jeb is always very professional. The prediction of a business class drop of up to 30% permanently is of course pure speculation, I've a feeling that within the next 2 years flying will be back to near what it was pre Pandemic.

@tomwillard7251 3 года назад

Alaska is a wonderful airline but I'm biased as I have many friends who work for them. I have flown all the airlines you showcased and didn't have a bad experience on any of them. I was pleasantly surprised with United though, and look forward to flying on them again. Great Video!

@ELDRofficial 3 года назад

Amazing and inspiring. I’m a musician and this gives me lots of fuel for the imagination, so thank you! 💜

@mrmotel9977 3 года назад

Great review Jeb! We've flown American Airlines Domestic First Class a few times since re-opening. Definitely disappointing in flight services but the rates are still off of pre-shutdown rates. I just wish they were more consistent. Recently we flew to Vegas from DFW - was offered drink service and snacks by a friendly flight crew on the way there. On the return flight it's almost like the flight crew was trying to hide from the First Class customers. Only when someone started dinging the service button they offered drink service to first class but acted like they were being put out.

@madisonkanehair5746 3 года назад

Please make a video on lounge comparisons.

@ironmanballer4868 3 года назад

Hey jeb just wondering can we expect some content from the returning max jets! Also curious were you on the frist return to service flight!

@GilbertTravels 3 года назад

You scored my favorite domestic AA seat and their great 3D IFE tracker is a big reason why. AS is the only one of these 4 I haven't flown in 2020. I have no excuse not to give them a shot in 2021!

@16MedicRN 3 года назад

LOVE Alaska Airlines!!!

@neillthornton1149 3 года назад

As an Alaska 75k, I can't agree more! Jeb, try this again when COVID is over and I bet you don't change your mind. The Alaska Lounge has almost all of its drinks on the "comp" list for no charge, the catering on board is amazing with a multi course meal, and the staff are second to none. I am lucky to live in an Alaska focus city and can fly almost exclusively with them. Plus, now that they are joining OneWorld it will mean I can still earn miles and enjoy some FF perks while on American in some places Alaska doesn't fly.

@jamesking1952 3 года назад

Nice video Jeb.

@MileHigh_Aviation 3 года назад

great video!

@AviosAdventurer 3 года назад

Really enjoyed this Jeb. I’ve only flown a handful of times domestically within America. Last year I had 3 x AA Domestic 1st flights, and was thoroughly impressed. I’ve heard mixed reviews about them, but I have to take my hat off to them. Everything was as good as can be. And the flights were 3-4 hours, so a flat bed wasn’t missed (daytime flight too). Things I enjoyed: - Food - Live TV - Cabin Crew - Comfy Seat This video has inspired me to venture away from One World next time I’m that side of the pond

@jwil4286 9 месяцев назад

Alaska is now in oneworld too (and are especially good partners with AA)

@MrSweeperUSA 3 года назад

10:15 when he said “unprecedented “ made me think about that SNL skit LOL

@Ryan-719 3 года назад

Good video!

@TheGlobalTraveler 3 года назад

What day did you fly out of RDU? My Dad went to DFW the other day. Awesome video!

@l.ls.8890 3 года назад

I like Jebs analysis however, I’m so not into the flying mood at this point in time. Maybe next year.

@eliwilliams8479 3 года назад

and awesome to se u coming to dfw my airport well I live in Granbury but awesome to see how close u came

@williamkraft5574 3 года назад

Jeb, thank you for all the videos you put out for all of us to watch and enjoy!!! I'm curious which airline do you personally feel is the most safety-minded due to the Covid 19 right now. and which one do you think would be the most safest minded by the end of the first quarter if let's say only 20% of the passengers have received a vaccine? Which airline is already packing every seat possible in the economy and first-class cabins? Do you think any airline will still have an empty seat next to you if you happen to be a regular Joe still flying in the economy class section by the end of the first quarter of next year? Which airlines are already packing their planes or which ones are still flying a limited amount of passengers per aircraft? I know you already mentioned Alaska and Delta are still keeping a seat open between each passenger. I thought Southwest is still doing the same but will be packing the planes after the first of next year. I don't know of any other airlines that are keeping open seats. I will continue to do my homework but would really like to know from you since you have a huge knowledge base of most airlines. I apologize for all of my huge amount of questions. My curiosity comes because I'm planning to fly next week and also close to the end of March. I have a mother that is 90 yrs old and has asthma...she, of course, won't be flying and hopefully will already have been given a vaccine shot by the end of the first quarter of next year and that will be so much less stress on me. If money isn't an issue which airline would you choose for either first class or economy class?

@shadowduck02 3 года назад

Blocked seats have already somewhat gone away even on Delta.. i saw it happen today... yes Delta is blocking all MIDDLE seats. But to have a middle seat you need a 3 seat row. On planes (like the 717) which are arranged in a 2-3 configuration you COULD have a seatmate on the 2 side. This is true in Main Cabin or Comfort+.

@AtlantaAviation 3 года назад

Jeb, I totally agree. I've flown Alaska, American and United in First this year (with trip reports as well :D) and Alaska takes the cake for me. Drink menu, more food options and especially that warm cookie :D. United second with the drink menu and snack box with American coming in last for me. I unfortunately did not receive any drinks/snacks when I flew their CRJ-900 and LUS A321 (without the IFE). Great video as always!

@torgeirbrandsnes1916 3 года назад

Great vlog as always! I can only speak for a few people in Norway when I say that they will travel by air asap! They are so sick and tired of all this on line this, that and the other. One person said; there is no small talk. I do not think or hope that the airlines will lose that much ground to the web. Stay safe and be safe!

@ecclestonsangel 3 года назад

Good to see you again, Jeb. Good news! The clock is starting to wind down on my grounding! After this month, I only have 2 more months to go. I speak to my doctor in January, and hopefully my restrictions won't be renewed. This coming year, I'll be allowed to travel the East Coast. First trip? Heading to ORF to visit my brother! Most likely I'll be connecting through ATL, so hope I run into you!

@cascaderails9340 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure that I experienced the same American Airlines IFE system on my 777-200ER flight, and I gotta say, it's pretty awesome.

@robertmcneill7144 3 года назад

I am content to bring my own goodies and just be happy to fly. With reduced customers, there are severly reduced budgets and it sure beats any other mode of travel. In time, it will get better.

@californiaporg 3 года назад

Hey Jeb have you gone to SNA Orange County California?

@edcochran714 3 года назад

Went with united airlines 737-800 business class. My wife will be flying in seat 1f and 1a. Thanks for the videos

@vanessaweaver2045 3 года назад

What about Hawaiian first class? Worth it or should I go with economy?

@Cytoxyn 3 года назад

Jeb, Thanks for another great video. I was surprised to see that Delta was not on top since you typically see them as the best. Also if you see this message I sent you a question on Instagram and was hoping to see your response. Thanks in advance and gave a good holiday.

@labontej 3 года назад

Definitely happy to have Alaska as my hometown airline. Can’t think of a bad experience I’ve had, which is not true for a few of these airlines

@olivt1513 3 года назад

You compared each airlines' CRJ2s a while ago, you should also compare their E175s

@sethnjadensmom 3 года назад

This might be a silly question, but we are flying Delta next month...do they still give out earbuds for flights?

@TheCriminalViolin 3 года назад

Aleskya is fantastic always it seems. Even from a outside perspective like my own (I've only flown once so far in life when I was 3 back in 1997 from PDX to Reno lol), I hear and see most consistently across the board with avgeeks and trip report youtube that Alaska is always on top of their game.

@wrathofpaulii 3 года назад

JetBlue's Mint service is pretty sweet too

@BrandonHanson 3 года назад

Great video Jeb. As I'm reading through the comments, I'm surprised to see that Hawaiian Airlines is not on the list.

@dennisthebrony2022 3 года назад

Well, Alaska Airlines ALSO does transcon flights on their 737 from LAX/SFO-JFK

@sueclark5763 3 года назад

They also have flights to Hawaii from the west coast cities, I believe...

@doctorsteve5838 3 года назад

I knew it was Alaska Airlines!! 😀 I wish I could fly them also but DTW is Delta.. 😔 ✈

@pilotmariov 3 года назад

Spoiler alert? Lol

@bodyloverz30 3 года назад

What about Hawaiian Airlines, non-widebody First Class service?

@cuba4ever15 3 года назад

Do you have any idea why bunnik travel hasn’t posted anything for sometime

@froggysrrstuff2304 Год назад

I love flying southwest though. Even though its economy and no first class or business class. I know there ain’t IFE screens but i love looking out the window and watching movies or napping.

@burgerboy5088 3 года назад

That’s interesting because I took a Alaska a320 or 737 I don’t remember but from ORD- LAX

@PUFFFIRE 3 года назад

American Airlines are flying their 777-300's DFW To MCO this month.

@spearsthomas 3 года назад

I flew from CLT to MIA on a 777 the other day, I couldn't believe it! Good thing my upgrade cleared 😂

@ThexDynastxQueen 3 года назад

Lucky, just came from DFW to MCO 2 weeks ago on the 321-200 and it really didn't help we were stuck on the tarmac in FL both times for hours so having the long haul version would've eased that hell significantly.

@ryankenyon5010 3 года назад

Great video, as always! Has DeMuro tried to sue yet?😉

@shannoncloete8161 3 года назад

Love your videos Jeb! We in Australia domestic business class (your first class) is FAR more expensive; it’s actually ridiculous.... we have little competition... thus the price wars are now starting; with added new Virgin Australia owner and Rex local airline. Thus in USA you get better prices; for domestic business class “first class” than we do eg: 60min flight here or 90min Qantas is $1200-$1800 one way! AUD As you mentioned in other videos USA our Australian domestic “business/first” is much better than Europe domestic eek....! Those are shocking! Lounges access as you point out; we get that on all domestic business class no matter ticket (all business domestic business class) get access OR if you buy membership lounge / or are a loyal platinum/ gold memberships with airlines - hence Qantas is preferred (based on membership numbers) as they have more partners as One World Members, I love this and has helped a lot! Thanks mate keep flying safe - cheers

@eggontoast1360 3 года назад

Jeb I flew from slc to ogg last week, and only got 2 runs of. snacks which were either biscoff, for cheez itz.

@luisemilio1143 3 года назад

Question: if I’m member of Aeromexico’s Club Premier, I have access to Delta’s Sky Club? Since both airlines are from Sky Team and have their own alliance

@hectormorales2063 3 года назад

Yes you do, I am a skymiles member and I use Aeromexico's lounges

@ericmadison4653 3 года назад

JetBlue might be seting a standard for a domestic first-class product I would not be surprised to see Alaska and the big three American United and Delta going to one to one configuration or a staggered 2x2 configuration with direct aisle access we shall see in the future

@user-gj7oq1el7w 11 месяцев назад

My go to airlines; United (star alliance) & Alaska for West coast.

@BirchLeafPhotography 3 года назад

Love Alaska Airlines! And I prefer to bring my own device to stream their content, especially now to reduce having to touch things. They are hands down the best

@johndornoff 3 года назад

Having flown Alaska for years, I will have to say that they are the best overall carrier and I wish I still lived in one of their hub cites but sadly my work took me to a city only served by American or an hour drive to fly Delta and United however I can drive 4 hours to fly Alaska. It should be noted that the IFE in that 737 of American you flew will be gone soon as they finish up their "Oasis" project. I few Amerian in October and November with on flight being on their Envoy Air subsidiary and was good. Then flew DFW to Chicago on a 787 and the flight was good except for our FA who did her job but was not friendly at all.

@kenblack1051 3 года назад

First, thanks for your videos; I really enjoy them. I was (am) a business traveler until the pandemic. I live in DC so American is the hub here. I wish it was Delta. I love having the IFE systems included and we now see fewer and fewer in the American domestic flights. In addition, prior to the pandemic, some of their planes were so old and uncomfortable it would really anger me. It was almost like they were saying, we're the biggest and we are here; deal with it. At least Delta takes care of their planes and it feels like they care more about the customer experience. Just my observation. Again, love your videos.

@kvirzi 3 года назад

Delta has the oldest fleet and American has the youngest fleet. Not saying anything about service or offerings, but when it comes to metal, AA is debt because they bought so many new planes. Delta is finally getting rid of some old MD aircraft and ancient boeing planes, they have needed an overhaul for many years.

@PenskeCup Год назад

I'm gonna fly Alaska first class and I'm gonna do a video on it for my aviation channel!

@RobSojourn 3 года назад

Stupid question, for North American travel, are first class seats from the US to either Canada or Mexico considered international with regard to the seating, or do the mini-rooms only apply for over seas travel?

@neillthornton1149 3 года назад

Generally you get the domestic configuration, unless that aircraft is continuing on to a trans-pac or trans-lant leg.

@azariahlewis4956 3 года назад

You should fly on WestJet Boeing 787-9

@jenpena3320 3 года назад

Your the best

@artemhoffman2689 3 года назад

Omg yayyy finally

@jandsadventures4174 3 года назад

Jeb, quick question (not sure if this has been asked yet), but do you see the American, Delta and United may change their access to their lounges? You made a good point, less travel, to include business travel, may help as another revenue generator

@julesw1403 3 года назад

Delta Airlines/ Amex Reserve has already done this. I get only one SkyClub pass a year for $495 annual fee and only usable on the return leg of the journey. Guess it’s time to downgrade the card because I’m certainly wasting money on it this year. All my trade shows cancelled. They were really cool to just hold the credits on my Skymiles Acct though. They could have said “sorry, not my problem”

@jandsadventures4174 3 года назад

@@julesw1403 We used to have that card, but saw the continual value (at least for us) declining. I mean for folks who spend (or used to) spend a lot of time in airports, it would actually make sense, but honestly I agree with you and would save the $500. Honestly for me, I more like first class for the bigger seats and more recently, the power options vs. the food or drinks. I started using lounge buddy and prior the COVID, that actually served me pretty well

@arizona7377 3 года назад

Larger planes on shorter routes? I love it when you get to fly larger planes. I got to fly a Delta 767-300 on a shorter domestic route.

@ericn2140 3 года назад

Nice Grand Seiko. Ref?

@jr13227 3 года назад

The IFE system on the American 737 you flew are fantastic. They are only on select 737’s (the newer deliveries they received in 2017). Unfortunately American is in the process of eliminating those screens and interiors in favor of their interior configuration which I find awful.

@TheSeriousMatte 3 года назад

The Big 3 knew they were sunk when you added Alaska to the mix. Haha

@TheGreenlove87 3 года назад

I have AA points. I wonder if I can use for Alaska since they are now part of one world.

@robbtinsf 3 года назад

You should be able to book certain routes on AA.com- will be more prevalent after April

@steelepls 3 года назад

Jeb you know you can fly Alaska from GSO to SEA since they have direct flights to and from those destinations sir. Good job and God bless.

@erauprcwa Год назад

They do not fly to GSO. RDU is the closest to GSO. In that region, IAD, DCA, BWI, RDU are the closest options to Jeb.

@aidan.h2428 3 года назад

Cool

@30SECONDINTERNETNEWSUPDATE 3 года назад

UAL stopped doing pre drinks when u board UAL first as a global service member I am not happy

@gordondavy6714 3 года назад

at min 4:06 what is that song

@briankish3757 3 года назад

Not sure Alaska is really in the same competitive set as AMR, DAL and UAL. Aren't they like 1/3 the size of those other carriers in terms of aircraft, routes, passengers, etc?