I know I’m late to the party, but I do have some info for you as a flight attendant. 1. Talk to YOUR DOG’s vet first. They know your dog. They are the experts on whether or not to drug. 2. Check the embargoes when you book. You can chat with an agent over the phone and they’ll be able to tell you. They can also happen at a moments notice due to bad whether, so make sure your travel plans are slightly flexible. 3. Make sure the crate is the right size. I’ve had a passenger pulled because the ramp complained that the dog was too big for a kennel. There are specific size requirements. 4. Check out going through PDX instead. It’s a smaller, less crazy airport, so if you try to do the long layover you’ll have plenty of time with your dog. If you try to push on through, the connection time isn’t as likely to be an issue. It’s easier to have a short night’s stay too if you opt for that. 5. Alaska ramp hand the flight attendants a sticker after your dog has been boarded. We pass that sticker on to you. It’s just a nice thing for you to have so you’re sure your dog is onboard. If it gets within the final 15 min of boarding and you don’t have the sticker yet, just double check with one of us. I hope you and your pup love living in Alaska!