# I paid $162 to upgrade to 'Premium Class' on Alaska Airlines. I regretted nearly doubling the cost of my trip. > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/827770 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 1 outlet covering · First listed: Business Insider, Nov 11, 2026, 4:32 AM · Read it: Alaska Airlines' "Premium Class" comes with designated overhead bins, free alcohol, and more legroom. For me, the perks didn't justify the price. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 4:32 AM: [I paid $162 to upgrade to 'Premium Class' on Alaska Airlines. I regretted nearly doubling the cost of my trip.]() — Business Insider (Digital news, United States) Alaska Airlines' "Premium Class" comes with designated overhead bins, free alcohol, and more legroom. For me, the perks didn't justify the price.