May 14, 2013, 10:28 pm
Last edit by: beckoa
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~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)
Nov 28, 2014, 5:04 pm
#3991
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SEA/DEN
Programs: Hostelworld.com Diamond Plated Platinum
Posts: 390
Back to this question!
To refresh, I have a flight with the same flight numbers of AA113 from BCN-MIA-DEN. I Would like to split the flight up into two mileage credits: MIA-DEN on AA, and BCN-MIA on Alaska, since I get a bonus on that.
My ticket says THRU on it, so, will I be able to split them up?I out no FF # until I got to Miami, where I put my AA # in so I can get early boarding. Should I just switch it to my AS number and stop trying to max out the miles and take the "safer bet?"
As I am at the airport, this would be great to know now haha.
To refresh, I have a flight with the same flight numbers of AA113 from BCN-MIA-DEN. I Would like to split the flight up into two mileage credits: MIA-DEN on AA, and BCN-MIA on Alaska, since I get a bonus on that.
My ticket says THRU on it, so, will I be able to split them up?I out no FF # until I got to Miami, where I put my AA # in so I can get early boarding. Should I just switch it to my AS number and stop trying to max out the miles and take the "safer bet?"
As I am at the airport, this would be great to know now haha.
Nov 28, 2014, 9:14 pm
#3992
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Back to this question!
To refresh, I have a flight with the same flight numbers of AA113 from BCN-MIA-DEN. I Would like to split the flight up into two mileage credits: MIA-DEN on AA, and BCN-MIA on Alaska, since I get a bonus on that.
My ticket says THRU on it, so, will I be able to split them up?I out no FF # until I got to Miami, where I put my AA # in so I can get early boarding. Should I just switch it to my AS number and stop trying to max out the miles and take the "safer bet?"
As I am at the airport, this would be great to know now haha.
To refresh, I have a flight with the same flight numbers of AA113 from BCN-MIA-DEN. I Would like to split the flight up into two mileage credits: MIA-DEN on AA, and BCN-MIA on Alaska, since I get a bonus on that.
My ticket says THRU on it, so, will I be able to split them up?I out no FF # until I got to Miami, where I put my AA # in so I can get early boarding. Should I just switch it to my AS number and stop trying to max out the miles and take the "safer bet?"
As I am at the airport, this would be great to know now haha.
Dec 1, 2014, 8:59 am
#3993
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: West Seattle, WA
Posts: 10,469
Do you have to call to take advantage of the 24hr cancellation or can it be done online?
I can't find it online.
I can't find it online.
Dec 1, 2014, 9:01 am
#3994
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
It can be done online. When you pull up your reservation there should be a cancel button which will bring you to the screen with the cancellation options. On that screen there should be an option that states refund to original form of payment
Dec 1, 2014, 10:03 am
#3995
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,219
And it's exactly 24 hrs. from when you purchased the ticket, not until midnight the next day.
Dec 1, 2014, 11:22 am
#3996
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: West Seattle, WA
Posts: 10,469
Dec 1, 2014, 11:27 am
#3997
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: UA 1K, DL Gold, IHG Diamond AMB, MR Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, National EE
Posts: 1,083
Booked a round trip flight BOS-SAN for a personal vacation. Turns out I got assigned a business trip at the tail end of the vacation, so I won't be using my returning flight.
I didn't book a refundable ticket. What can I do with that ticket? Is there anyway to get a credit for future travel? Do I automatically pay the $125 fee no matter what I do?
And lastly, I had planned on traveling back with my brother. If I don't plan on making the flight can I just not tell them and then not show up, that way he has an empty seat next to him? Or would they fill it last minute?
I didn't book a refundable ticket. What can I do with that ticket? Is there anyway to get a credit for future travel? Do I automatically pay the $125 fee no matter what I do?
And lastly, I had planned on traveling back with my brother. If I don't plan on making the flight can I just not tell them and then not show up, that way he has an empty seat next to him? Or would they fill it last minute?
Dec 1, 2014, 1:30 pm
#3998
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: Alaska MVPG (OWS)
Posts: 32
I'm trying to book a complicated multi-city trip that includes both an AA domestic flight and an international trip to Europe on BA. I'd like to bank miles in AS for both trips. I'm confused about what it means for a flight to be marketed by someone.
The AS website says that I will only get credit for a BA flight if it is "marketed and operated" by BA. Does this just mean "sold"? Does this means that I cannot buy the ticket from, for example, the AA website and still get milage credit for it on AS or does it only mean that my tickets need to booked with BA flight numbers and not AA code-shares?
Thanks!
The AS website says that I will only get credit for a BA flight if it is "marketed and operated" by BA. Does this just mean "sold"? Does this means that I cannot buy the ticket from, for example, the AA website and still get milage credit for it on AS or does it only mean that my tickets need to booked with BA flight numbers and not AA code-shares?
Thanks!
Dec 1, 2014, 2:27 pm
#3999
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,633
Booked a round trip flight BOS-SAN for a personal vacation. Turns out I got assigned a business trip at the tail end of the vacation, so I won't be using my returning flight.
I didn't book a refundable ticket. What can I do with that ticket? Is there anyway to get a credit for future travel? Do I automatically pay the $125 fee no matter what I do?
And lastly, I had planned on traveling back with my brother. If I don't plan on making the flight can I just not tell them and then not show up, that way he has an empty seat next to him? Or would they fill it last minute?
I didn't book a refundable ticket. What can I do with that ticket? Is there anyway to get a credit for future travel? Do I automatically pay the $125 fee no matter what I do?
And lastly, I had planned on traveling back with my brother. If I don't plan on making the flight can I just not tell them and then not show up, that way he has an empty seat next to him? Or would they fill it last minute?
i think you can also do it online with the change flights button on your reservation.
regarding the open seat question, if you cancel your res, there is a decent chance the seat will be resold. if you no show it, you'll lose the value, and they may still give it away to a standby.
Dec 1, 2014, 3:07 pm
#4000
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 608
you can call AS and have them convert it from a round trip to a one way, and you will get a credit in your wallet for the one way price if eligible. i think that eligibility depends on being >60 days from the date of departure, but others will have to verify. i did this recently and it worked seamlessly.
Dec 2, 2014, 12:39 pm
#4001
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 12
Can someone explain the process that determines upgrade order? Im an MVPG. Is it solely based on who has the most EQM that year? How early the bought the ticket? Appreciate any insight on this
Dec 2, 2014, 12:52 pm
#4002
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 494
Had to call Alaska Air to checkin - while talking with the agent, I asked if I would be able to check my bags thru to my destination. I'm flying SEA-DTW-SEA all in one day with only a 1 hour layover in DTW. She said it was a security risk to check my bags thru to SEA.
Anyone have experience with this?
Anyone have experience with this?
Dec 2, 2014, 1:47 pm
#4003
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: Alaska MVPG (OWS)
Posts: 32
Had to call Alaska Air to checkin - while talking with the agent, I asked if I would be able to check my bags thru to my destination. I'm flying SEA-DTW-SEA all in one day with only a 1 hour layover in DTW. She said it was a security risk to check my bags thru to SEA.
Anyone have experience with this?
Anyone have experience with this?
Dec 2, 2014, 4:35 pm
#4004
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 759
There's a thread somewhere with the details, but basically the upgrade list is ordered by level (75k > gold > MVP) and then purchase time. There are some exceptions.
Dec 2, 2014, 6:08 pm
#4005
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: SW WA
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 87