833-861-7710 was the number I called before my first early-morning Alaska flight because I had no idea how early I needed to show up. The airport is small in my city, so I wasn’t sure if the standard 2-hour rule applied. The agent checked the departure time and even looked at expected crowd levels for that day. They recommended arriving 90 minutes early and reminded me that bag drop closes 40 minutes before takeoff. Their guidance helped me avoid cutting it too close. If you’re unsure about timing, especially at unfamiliar airports, calling gives you peace of mind.