RaginPlainsman

Probably rare, but the devices may not always show you have status. Next to last flight I was on I was asked to pay and when I said I was MVPG (am I allowed to post in this thread? ) the FA said I wasn't on the list and even looked through again and showed me. Sure enough, I wasn't on it. I offered to show the card on my app, but she said she trusted me and that I should let AS know that I hadn't been listed. I waited to see if it happened on the return, which it didn't, so I didn't follow up.

ctporter

That must have been what happened to me on the BOS-SEA flight yesterday in 6C. I did not get offered the player or addressed by name or the "thank you for your loyalty" thing the way they did with the guy in 6D and the guy in 6F. The FA with the movie players just dropped it on my table after I turned around to start to say something as she was moving down the cabin, I think she realized immediately she must have forgotten me because she sloughed it on the table with a huff. (not sure if she was upset that her routine was skewed or that I dared to turn and raise my hand) The male FA DID offer to comp me a drink once the beverage service started because I had held the safety props during the briefings for him, so I grinned and showed him my card to show I get one anyway. We both laughed and agreed he would comp me a second drink for me instead. I figured that since neither one was looking at their phones for status I should be ready as they already thought there were just two with status in row six.

Jimgotkp

Flew TUS-SEA and it seems like the FA working the F cabin was training another FA. Not once was I thanked for my loyalty or was my status mentioned. IME, this usually happens when they take the beverage orders. Other than that the service was good by the trainee but not so good with the "lead" FA.

Bright side was I was offered some miles as compensation from the GA for switching my seats so that a couple can sit next to each other. As I was traveling by myself, I didn't really care where I sat as long as it was an aisle seat. On transcons, I prefer Row 1 or 2 so I can get my preferred meal but on any other flight all I care about is an aisle seat.

Eastbay1K

Did the manifest given to the crew have you in your new seat? Or was it generated prior to the seat swap?

Jimgotkp

Yup I believe so since my seat assignment was 1D until I told the GA that I'm fine with 3C.

hgdf

Exactly. The enjoyment derived from receiving a privilege is greatly diminished when I'm put in the position of having to assert it.

beckoa

SFO-SEA last week was asleep in the exit row... FA left a chocolate surprise on my tray table (I woke up just as they were passing and offered me a beverage- just asked for some sparkling water as I was exhausted from my TPAC)

crenshaw

The Omaha station lists the 75K passengers on a little sign in the boarding gate area. Really simple way to feel special

Eastbay1K

Cute, but I don't want my name on a sign. I can deal with ABC/D on an upgrade board, but not my full name on a sign.

StirredNotShaken

In all seriousness, what is this about 75K's getting chocolates? I've never received one. Is this something that's only on short-haul flights (I usually fly transpac on AS).

And I don't think I've ever been thanked for being a 75K, but I'm not looking for that. I might be looking for a chocolate, though.

mczlaw

How about rose petals and heraldic trumpets?

beckoa

TPAC?

AS offers them in Y on all flights with full drink service for MVPG+ when declining your free beer/wine/liquor. Sometimes it just shows up on your tray table when sleeping, other times a polite request helps

ahcjar103

i believe the chocolate is available/given if you do not take the alcoholic beverage.

bmvaughn

Well there's your issue right there!

Sky Dreamer

So there's a hot and insightful thread going over in the United space about how United is telling their FAs to step up and make sure to recognize their 1K flyers. Apparently that is something that is rarely done. United Airlines Tells Flight Attendants: "Please Recognize 1K Members!"

I have my eye on trying to get 75k this year. In general do you feel that Alaska treats you well as a 75K- do you feel that the Airline consistently recognizes you on a regular basis or is it similar to the experience that 1kers have at United? I have a feeling it might be night and day but wanted to hear first hand from 75kers on their experience. One of the reasons why I choose to switch all my travel to Alaska is because I hear they treat the customers better than most airlines. How have they been doing for 2020/2021?