AS + VX: Wishlist from a Gold 75K
May 17, 2017, 3:32 pm
#46
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|AS DISPLAY* FR 15SEP SFONYC| 3:00 HR
1* AS1012 F7 P3 U3 Y7 S7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 L7|SFOJFK 719A 359P 320*80
2* AS1022 F7 P3 U3 Y7 S7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 L7|SFOJFK 915A 555P 320*N0
3* AS1024 F7 P3 U3 Y7 S7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 L7|SFOJFK 145P 1025P 320*40
4* AS1026 F7 P3 U3 Y7 S7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 L7|SFOJFK 319P 1159P 320*60
5* AS1034 F7 P3 U3 Y7 S7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 L7|SFOJFK1110P 750A|320*80
1* VX1012 J7 C7 D7 W7 Q7 Z7 Y7 V7 B7 H7|SFOJFK 719A 359P 320 80
2* VX1022 J7 C7 D7 W7 Q7 Z7 Y7 V7 B7 H7|SFOJFK 915A 555P 320 N0
3* VX1024 J7 C0 D0 W7 Q7 Z7 Y7 V7 B7 H7|SFOJFK 145P 1025P 320 40
4* VX1026 J7 C7 D7 W7 Q7 Z7 Y7 V7 B7 H7|SFOJFK 319P 1159P 320 60
5* VX1034 J7 C7 D7 W7 Q7 Z0 Y7 V7 B7 H7|SFOJFK1110P 750A|320 80
May 30, 2017, 5:35 pm
#47
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It seems like this is a major mistake to not recognize AS elites... give reciprocal status to AS elites or some kind of way on an intranet to verify status--they're just being cheap if you ask me-they didn't want to put the time and energy in to any of this. I've had struggles just getting a seat period because of this 'half the plane is a paid upgrade' thing. It just makes me think 'add VX to the avoid unless desperate' list. Petty stuff like this for elites doesn't seem like this would be a great way to launch a merger.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:09 pm
#48
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VX interior lighting is way too dark. Hard to see things sometimes. The purple looks fun but not practical.
VX safety video is dangerous. If you can't read fast or don't have your glasses, you can't see the subtitles, which are required to really understand the message. They also show you very bad practices, like inflating the vests inside the aircraft.
If you are cheap, VX entertainment is hit and miss, depending on what's on free TV.
VX lacks a magazine, which makes a boring flight if the entertainment is bad.
On the other hand, VX flight attendants are younger and better looking. They aren't nicer, though.
I don't know if VX has the 20 minute baggage guarantee.
VX aisles seem a bit wider and easier to walk through.
VX safety video is dangerous. If you can't read fast or don't have your glasses, you can't see the subtitles, which are required to really understand the message. They also show you very bad practices, like inflating the vests inside the aircraft.
If you are cheap, VX entertainment is hit and miss, depending on what's on free TV.
VX lacks a magazine, which makes a boring flight if the entertainment is bad.
On the other hand, VX flight attendants are younger and better looking. They aren't nicer, though.
I don't know if VX has the 20 minute baggage guarantee.
VX aisles seem a bit wider and easier to walk through.
Jun 29, 2017, 1:57 am
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VX interior lighting is way too dark. Hard to see things sometimes. The purple looks fun but not practical.
VX safety video is dangerous. If you can't read fast or don't have your glasses, you can't see the subtitles, which are required to really understand the message. They also show you very bad practices, like inflating the vests inside the aircraft.
If you are cheap, VX entertainment is hit and miss, depending on what's on free TV.
VX lacks a magazine, which makes a boring flight if the entertainment is bad.
On the other hand, VX flight attendants are younger and better looking. They aren't nicer, though.
I don't know if VX has the 20 minute baggage guarantee.
VX aisles seem a bit wider and easier to walk through.
VX safety video is dangerous. If you can't read fast or don't have your glasses, you can't see the subtitles, which are required to really understand the message. They also show you very bad practices, like inflating the vests inside the aircraft.
If you are cheap, VX entertainment is hit and miss, depending on what's on free TV.
VX lacks a magazine, which makes a boring flight if the entertainment is bad.
On the other hand, VX flight attendants are younger and better looking. They aren't nicer, though.
I don't know if VX has the 20 minute baggage guarantee.
VX aisles seem a bit wider and easier to walk through.
Jul 1, 2017, 2:13 pm
#50
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As of earlier this month AS status can be recognised on VX sabre. If you're 75k there should be a G75 printed somewhere near the top in small print in place of GLD or SLV for VX elites. I don't know if this change allows you to book preferred seats for free yet but the framework is getting there and the official designation helps with op-ups and such.
Jul 1, 2017, 3:14 pm
#51
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brettsir,
That is one of the steps towards integrating benefits... so a good sign!
I've been avoiding VX as much as I can flying out of MCO; AS seems to keep wanting me to fly VX via LAX for many connections. Sadly my next trip is on the widget.
That is one of the steps towards integrating benefits... so a good sign!
I've been avoiding VX as much as I can flying out of MCO; AS seems to keep wanting me to fly VX via LAX for many connections. Sadly my next trip is on the widget.
Jul 1, 2017, 3:54 pm
#52
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As of earlier this month AS status can be recognised on VX sabre. If you're 75k there should be a G75 printed somewhere near the top in small print in place of GLD or SLV for VX elites. I don't know if this change allows you to book preferred seats for free yet but the framework is getting there and the official designation helps with op-ups and such.
Jul 4, 2017, 3:10 am
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As of earlier this month AS status can be recognised on VX sabre. If you're 75k there should be a G75 printed somewhere near the top in small print in place of GLD or SLV for VX elites. I don't know if this change allows you to book preferred seats for free yet but the framework is getting there and the official designation helps with op-ups and such.
Booked my first VX flight with a companion pass
LAX-LAS.No priority seating seemed accessible...seatmap did not change with or without my MP# entered.
Since this is a wishlist thread... I used a GGUC on my ANC-LAX... I'd like this to apply to the LAX-LAS VX flight too
Jul 11, 2017, 1:33 am
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Jul 21, 2017, 7:02 pm
#58
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Jul 21, 2017, 7:10 pm
#59
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Flying Florida - Juneau via VX -- checking 6 bags; 4 bags x $25 each. Maybe will do 7 if I can get a friend to meet me at the airport with his truck.
FedEx is $70 per box.
If I did this on my beloved Alaska with a 2 hour layover in Seattle, I'd be looking at $300 for the 4 extra.
FedEx is $70 per box.
If I did this on my beloved Alaska with a 2 hour layover in Seattle, I'd be looking at $300 for the 4 extra.
Last edited by UAPremierExec; Jul 21, 2017 at 7:18 pm Reason: bad math. i'm edyoomuhkated, I swearz
Oct 22, 2017, 12:00 am
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Bumping this.
Flew FLL-LAX today next to a "super" Gold Elevate flyer. The tray tables can be swing out, and can be rotated upward to hold your ipads, iphones, androids, and tablets to view. There is a little kick-stand on the side of the tray table that also opens up a slot on the bottom 1/3rd that holds the tablet/phone. Pics posted on the Alaska MVP Gold 75K Facebook group, for some reason they won't post here. Also on Instagram - search for #turnleftorturnaround and #lifeofaroadwarrior .
>_<
** whimper ** missy - do you know if the new "new" Alaska seats will have these?
Flew FLL-LAX today next to a "super" Gold Elevate flyer. The tray tables can be swing out, and can be rotated upward to hold your ipads, iphones, androids, and tablets to view. There is a little kick-stand on the side of the tray table that also opens up a slot on the bottom 1/3rd that holds the tablet/phone. Pics posted on the Alaska MVP Gold 75K Facebook group, for some reason they won't post here. Also on Instagram - search for #turnleftorturnaround and #lifeofaroadwarrior .
>_<
** whimper ** missy - do you know if the new "new" Alaska seats will have these?