May 14, 2013, 10:28 pm
Last edit by: beckoa
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Anyone is welcome to ask anything, even the most basic questions, in this thread without having to fear a snarky response. In this thread, there's no such thing as a dumb question--we were all new to Alaska Airlines, FlyerTalk, and even the whole idea of mileage programs once and needed some help navigating the ropes. We're here to help you do just that!
That said, if you want to do a little reading to see if your question has been previously discussed, links to some of the most common and extensive topics in this forum are listed in our FAQ thread--click here to check it out.
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You are welcome to send a private message to any of these individuals for assistance, but you'll generally get a faster response and broader palette of answers if you simply post your inquiry here in this thread.
Welcome, and we look forward to providing any assistance we can!
~the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan forum team~
Anyone is welcome to ask anything, even the most basic questions, in this thread without having to fear a snarky response. In this thread, there's no such thing as a dumb question--we were all new to Alaska Airlines, FlyerTalk, and even the whole idea of mileage programs once and needed some help navigating the ropes. We're here to help you do just that!
That said, if you want to do a little reading to see if your question has been previously discussed, links to some of the most common and extensive topics in this forum are listed in our FAQ thread--click here to check it out.
Special care will be given in this thread to trying to provide answers in a clear manner with minimal use of acronyms and jargon.
If you need to contact someone for help, here's a current list of our forum's team:
Ambassadors (Our Greeters--members who have specifically volunteered to welcome and mentor newbies and monitor this thread):
ANC RED-EYE
baliktad
beckoa
golfingboy
Moderators (Our Janitors--members who have volunteered to do housekeeping/keep the forum in order)
Cholula
jackal
You are welcome to send a private message to any of these individuals for assistance, but you'll generally get a faster response and broader palette of answers if you simply post your inquiry here in this thread.
Welcome, and we look forward to providing any assistance we can!
~the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan forum team~
[Alaska Airlines NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free) (2010-2014)
Jul 16, 2014, 7:00 pm
#3436
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CEG
Programs: UA, BAEC, HH Gold, PC Plat, Marriott Silver.
Posts: 160
Jul 16, 2014, 8:58 pm
#3438
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
When checking in online, if it necessary for me to go to the check-in counter at the airport (no checked baggage)? I checked in online with Delta last year and I went straight for TSA, but at the gate, I had to go up to the agent and they had to check our passports.
Also, will I be issued two boarding passes at the same time if I have a layover flight? YVR-SEA, SEA-SNA.
Also, will I be issued two boarding passes at the same time if I have a layover flight? YVR-SEA, SEA-SNA.
I fly YVR-SEA-XXX regularly. I print all my boarding passes at home and just head straight to the gate (they are the remote E gates at YVR, like E80-ish, so quite a hike from the check-in area. At the gate, the GA will page anyone who didn't check in at the counter to come up to the podium for a passport check before boarding starts.
Jul 17, 2014, 6:01 pm
#3439
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 61
One more question, does Alaska (or TSA) allow passengers to bring one of those external battery packs on a carry-on? Mine is pretty large (10400 mAh's) and can charge a phone like 3 times.
Jul 17, 2014, 7:31 pm
#3440
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Jul 18, 2014, 3:40 pm
#3441
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 794
I used Gold Guest upgrades on a RT to Hawaii. Today, I saw the price dropped by $60 and I quickly called in to see if they can process the price guarantee without losing my confirmed upgrade seats. The AS rep was very nice but can't do anything because according to her, she would have to reissue the ticket. The Gold Guest upgrade would be gone and can't be reconfirmed.
Is there anything else I can do?
Is there anything else I can do?
Jul 18, 2014, 5:28 pm
#3442
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I used Gold Guest upgrades on a RT to Hawaii. Today, I saw the price dropped by $60 and I quickly called in to see if they can process the price guarantee without losing my confirmed upgrade seats. The AS rep was very nice but can't do anything because according to her, she would have to reissue the ticket. The Gold Guest upgrade would be gone and can't be reconfirmed.
Is there anything else I can do?
Is there anything else I can do?
Jul 18, 2014, 7:07 pm
#3443
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 233
Quick question on redeeming AS miles on a partner airline. If I book a F award but one leg has J or Y bookable, does this mean that should F availability open up I can request the seat?
Also If I am booking LAX-X-LHR and a direct flight opens up will I be able to change like on AA for free as long as origin and destination do not change?
TIA
Also If I am booking LAX-X-LHR and a direct flight opens up will I be able to change like on AA for free as long as origin and destination do not change?
TIA
Jul 18, 2014, 8:15 pm
#3444
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 759
(It might incur a change fee but I don't know offhand)
I think only if it's 60+ days out from the flights but haven't had that specific situation myself.
Jul 18, 2014, 10:19 pm
#3445
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
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Over 60 days out change fees waived.
Otherwise $125/pp per change unless MVPG+
AS doesn't behave like AA with awards.
Over 60 days out change fees waived.
Otherwise $125/pp per change unless MVPG+
AS doesn't behave like AA with awards.
Jul 21, 2014, 8:05 pm
#3446
Moderator Communications Coordinator, Signatures
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: deep within the Eskimo lair
Programs: TubWorld, Bar Alliance, Borratxo Legendarium
Posts: 16,968
You do lose the upgrade space while its being reissued. But if you are "owner" of the Guest Upgrades, they will reissue them immediately and re-process the upgrade.
If you're using upgrades that were gifted to you from someone else, it becomes a little more complicated as they will only reissue Guest Upgrades to the Gold who received them in the first place.
Jul 22, 2014, 7:58 pm
#3447
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 794
I'm thinking about crediting some CX flights to my AS mileage plan. I can't figure out if there's any MVPG bonus for these flights. In 2013, I credited an EK flight, and didn't get any MVPG bonus. Not sure if something has changed since then since all partners flight are now eligible for status milage.
Jul 22, 2014, 8:26 pm
#3448
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sunny Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, HH Diamond
Posts: 539
Cathay Pacific flights do not earn MVP(G) bonus miles.
More generally, the partner page for each airline will state if MVP(G) bonuses are earned. Emirates is now one of them, it seems, but not CX.
More generally, the partner page for each airline will state if MVP(G) bonuses are earned. Emirates is now one of them, it seems, but not CX.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:40 pm
#3449
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 189
I'm sure this has been covered, but I couldn't find it...
Will earning Delta miles on AS metal in 2015 be revenue based as it will be on DL metal? I will be most likely be booking an AS flight through Citi's portal and paying via Thank You Points.
Thanks.
Will earning Delta miles on AS metal in 2015 be revenue based as it will be on DL metal? I will be most likely be booking an AS flight through Citi's portal and paying via Thank You Points.
Thanks.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:53 pm
#3450
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
The page on Delta's site describing earning in SkyMiles when flying a carrier other than Delta is listed here:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_.../airlines.html