Vancouver, BC YVR to Puerto Vallarta PVR flight with United

Alaska Airlines, headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, is a major U.S. airline and the fifth-largest in North America by scheduled passengers carried as of 2024. Along with its regional partners, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines, Alaska Airlines operates a route network primarily connecting cities along the West Coast of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, to over 100 destinations in the contiguous U.S., the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. The airline is a member of the Oneworld alliance, offering passengers access to a broad global network. Alaska Airlines is known for its customer service and loyalty program, Mileage Plan, and offers First Class, Premium Class, and Main Cabin seating options. The airline's primary hub is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In 2024, its parent company, Alaska Air Group, acquired Hawaiian Airlines.

Air Canada Rouge is a subsidiary of Air Canada, launched in 2013, focusing on lower-cost flights for leisure travelers. It operates as a fully integrated part of the Air Canada network, with flights sold under AC flight numbers but listed as "operated by Air Canada Rouge." The airline primarily serves leisure destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and the United States. Air Canada Rouge offers a "Premium Rouge" cabin with benefits like priority services, lounge access on eligible flights, and more spacious seating. While economy class may have smaller seat pitch, in-flight entertainment is available via a wireless streaming system accessible on personal devices.