Jan 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
Last edit by: Calchas
Welcome to the Alaska Airlines Flame-Free Q&A Thread for 2017!
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.
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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.
Note to FlyerTalk members who enjoy the ability to take advantage of loopholes--if someone posts something that exposes information you'd rather not be public, please remember this is a Flame-Free thread, and harsh or snarky posts are not permitted. Although FlyerTalk itself does not censor posts that share information, members are free to edit their own posts to remove information. If you wish to request any poster to remove information they have shared publicly, please do so politely and respectfully.
Welcome, and we look forward to providing any assistance we can!
~the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan forum team~
For the 2016 version of this thread, please click here
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)
ryandc99
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.
Note to FlyerTalk members who enjoy the ability to take advantage of loopholes--if someone posts something that exposes information you'd rather not be public, please remember this is a Flame-Free thread, and harsh or snarky posts are not permitted. Although FlyerTalk itself does not censor posts that share information, members are free to edit their own posts to remove information. If you wish to request any poster to remove information they have shared publicly, please do so politely and respectfully.
Welcome, and we look forward to providing any assistance we can!
~the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan forum team~
For the 2016 version of this thread, please click here
2017 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A thread: all welcome, new and old!
Jan 17, 2017, 11:13 am
#166
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
I have booked my first paid Alaska Airlines flight. The fares dropped a couple of times and I now have 8 Credit Certificates worth almost $350 total. I spent some time looking and couldn't find a clear answer to my question. If I am booking tickets for 2 of us that cost $250 each ($500 total), should I add all of the Credit Certificates to My Wallet and will the entire amount be available to use against the two tickets on the same reservation? or should I book the tickets separately and add 4 credits to each reservation? Thanks for any feedback that you can provide!
Jan 17, 2017, 5:12 pm
#167
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,026
Jan 18, 2017, 11:53 am
#168
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: ANC
Programs: AS; Hyatt; Bonvoy
Posts: 1,718
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Getting my hair back would be nice, but I'd be willing to forgoe that bit of feminine vanity if I could get back some energy and stamina. Sigh.
Jan 19, 2017, 3:27 pm
#173
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Bay area, CA
Programs: SW, AS, UA, AA, Delta, Hilton, Hyatt, Club Carlson, SPG, IHG, Choice
Posts: 183
I am flying SFO-LHR in economy and with BA global triple avios promo, I should receive about 15K avios.
As Alaska MVP gold, if I credit the miles to alaska, I should receive 5K + 5K MVP gold bonus.
What is worth more? 15K avios or 10K alaska miles?
As Alaska MVP gold, if I credit the miles to alaska, I should receive 5K + 5K MVP gold bonus.
What is worth more? 15K avios or 10K alaska miles?
Jan 19, 2017, 3:31 pm
#174
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Does anyone know of any case where anyone was able to get a GGU back from cancelling or changing a flight?
I know the warnings about that are pretty explicit so I don't have any expectations but just want to know if there is a backdoor option...
I know the warnings about that are pretty explicit so I don't have any expectations but just want to know if there is a backdoor option...
Jan 19, 2017, 3:37 pm
#175
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
From the AS website:
If a flight upgraded with a guest upgrade is changed or canceled, the upgrade is forfeited. A replacement guest upgrade code can be requested through customer care only by the MVP® Gold to whom it was originally issued.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...-upgrades.aspx
Jan 19, 2017, 4:19 pm
#176
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Thanks! Glad I asked! The warning pop-up when you try to cancel the flight doesn't give the second sentence about getting it back!
Jan 19, 2017, 6:25 pm
#177
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
As long as its an "Alaska Lounge" location, DL lounges are excluded.
Jan 19, 2017, 8:11 pm
#178
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,639
Thanks. Is there any way to see the fare class with award bookings? I just see Main. I guess I can just try when there's an expensive 12.5k flight I want and see if it lets me book it.
Jan 19, 2017, 8:39 pm
#179
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,640
Jan 20, 2017, 11:56 am
#180
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,639
As of now they want 35,000 miles to switch to the PM flight I want. Soooo I'll just sit tight and watch it for now.