Alaska Airlines

Took the new direct Alaska service JFK-​SEA, departing 7:15 AM and arriving 10:30 AM. Relatively on time takeoff and landing.
Was pleased with the overall quality of the flight. Modern planes with all the amenities. Handheld entertainment devices available for a fee. Wasn’t sure why no seatback entertainment but, happy to have some option on a transcon.
Flew economy and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the Hawaiian breakfast strata available for purchase. Food with actual flavor in economy on a domestic airline? Since when? Certainly not in my lifetime.
Only quibble — would have given left leg for a blanket. I’ve flown many a transcon in American and United rustbuckets that made me fear for my life — but, at least there were blankets. Jetblue even has those silly tiny blankets for purchase. I’d appreciate a blanket option on this flight for those times the cabin is just too cold.
Overall, smooth as butter, takeoff to landing. Glad to have more options flying direct out of NY back to the best coast!