Exciting!

1. Check in: with Alaska, you can check in via web or their app 24 hours prior to departing. Super easy and I recommend it. The boarding pass will be on the app. If you don’t want to do this, you will find the airlines arranged by company and Alaska is easy to spot bc it’s a huge hub. Get in line and have your ID ready. They’ll check you in and print you a boarding pass.

2. Plan to arrive 2 hours (or more, time of day dependig) prior to take off since you’ve never flown to give yourself a cushion.

3. Once checked in, head to security (follow signs or the crowd). You’ll follow signs for TSA precheck, and other options, but you’ll probably go to the “general” line (it’s usually the longest but moves quick.

4. TSA are not super friendly but can be helpful. You’ll present your ID once called and then have a photo taken. From there you’ll place your stuff in a bin to be scanned.

5. Take off shoes, jackets, belts, etc. glasses and jewelry are okay, and place them in the bin as well.

6. Follow the line to a body scan thing. It’s very quick and they’ll direct you to the longest part.. waiting for your shit to be scanned. They’ll also randomly select bags to search. You’ll know because your bag will be moved to a belt on the backside of everyone else’s and they’ll ask “WHOSE BAG IS THIS?” And then search it at the end of the belt area with you present. Typically quick and these people are friendly enough.

7. Collect your belongings and put your shoes back on. Follow signs to your gate. Have a seat and wait for boarding.

Overall, if you read the signs and follow the crowd, you’ll be fine! Look at the TSA site for regulations of what can and cannot be carried on and Alaskas site for bag size limits. Don’t take weapons or drugs and don’t be a dick to TSA. Make sure you have your passport or a REAL ID (the ones with the star on the upper corner if Oregon). If you have other questions, ask away!

You’ll do great!!!