DL GM+ upgrades on AS to start 9/1/10
#76
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No wonder when I asked @DeltaAssist on twitter if they have any idea when the upgrades will begin for AS elites they gave me the silent treatment.
#77
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Got the upgrade at checkin for both directions of my SJC-KOA trip.
I can't complain about getting an upgrade for a trip to Hawaii since we know how generous DL is with those upgrades. The service was fine in both directions and the food wasn't too bad either. Yes, they only offered water before the flight, but that's usually what I drink anyway, so it's not a big deal to me. The food was fine, though it would be nice if there was one breakfast entree option that did not have eggs in it. (The choices were pancakes and scrambled eggs or a quiche). The service was fine and my drinks were well attended to. I think I would fly AS back to Hawaii if I was to go again, since this is an improvement to what DL offers.
I can't complain about getting an upgrade for a trip to Hawaii since we know how generous DL is with those upgrades. The service was fine in both directions and the food wasn't too bad either. Yes, they only offered water before the flight, but that's usually what I drink anyway, so it's not a big deal to me. The food was fine, though it would be nice if there was one breakfast entree option that did not have eggs in it. (The choices were pancakes and scrambled eggs or a quiche). The service was fine and my drinks were well attended to. I think I would fly AS back to Hawaii if I was to go again, since this is an improvement to what DL offers.
#78
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#79
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This is wrong IMO... Glad you had an enjoyable experience, but why would AS upgrade DL elites to Hawaii if DL won't upgrade its own elites
Originally Posted by SJC ORD LDR
Got the upgrade at checkin for both directions of my SJC-KOA trip.
I can't complain about getting an upgrade for a trip to Hawaii since we know how generous DL is with those upgrades. The service was fine in both directions and the food wasn't too bad either. Yes, they only offered water before the flight, but that's usually what I drink anyway, so it's not a big deal to me. The food was fine, though it would be nice if there was one breakfast entree option that did not have eggs in it. (The choices were pancakes and scrambled eggs or a quiche). The service was fine and my drinks were well attended to. I think I would fly AS back to Hawaii if I was to go again, since this is an improvement to what DL offers.
I can't complain about getting an upgrade for a trip to Hawaii since we know how generous DL is with those upgrades. The service was fine in both directions and the food wasn't too bad either. Yes, they only offered water before the flight, but that's usually what I drink anyway, so it's not a big deal to me. The food was fine, though it would be nice if there was one breakfast entree option that did not have eggs in it. (The choices were pancakes and scrambled eggs or a quiche). The service was fine and my drinks were well attended to. I think I would fly AS back to Hawaii if I was to go again, since this is an improvement to what DL offers.
#80
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
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Woah... Didn't know that this was valid to HI. Good to know since I have direct AS flights from OAK to the islands that I'm guessing are not all that MVP-heavy
That is why I get all flabbergasted and angry at some level when a Delta agent says "I am hard-headed" OR flat out refuses to give me a seat in F out of goodwill when AS would never treat Delta elites in that sense.
AS does a good job [from what I am reading here] taking care of DL elites AND keeping up their end of the reciprocal agreement and unfortunately I cannot say the same for Delta
I strive for the best for Delta, I genuinely do...
I know most of you probably don't care and maybe some of you got sick of my whining and added me to your ignore list, but I was reallllly excited about this reciprocity [more excited about this THAN AS's new MVPG75K tier], but this whole thing has been nothing but disappointments for me....
#81
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FWIW, HI is the 2nd easiest 2,000+ mile destination to get upgraded on behind ANC-LAX/SFO/DEN...
#82
Join Date: Jun 2005
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What about bag fees on AS, any word on that?
I'm wondering if I'm going to get hit up for $20 when I check in at MFR next week.
David
I'm wondering if I'm going to get hit up for $20 when I check in at MFR next week.
David
#83
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#84
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I'm on Horizon so all seats are in First Class.
I had planned not to check a bag, but the weather in Oregon is going to be cool and I'm going to need to pack for that.
I had other options to get out of Medford, but I got an extra 500 MQMs connecting back through PDX, so I'll look at it as paying $20 for 500 MQMs. I also get a little time in PDX, which will be a new airport for me.
I'll still try whining at check-in. :-:
David
#85
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Alaska upgrade!
I am diamond on delta and was flying Alaska air from Lax to Pdx today. I asked the gate agent if delta elites can be on the alaska upgrade list...she said she just read an email about that and she would check into it and let me know. I gave her my diamond card and left to eat breakfast. When I came back she said that the policy is in affect and I was upgraded! Forced to eat another breakfast!
#86
Join Date: Dec 2009
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DiverDave if you enjoy microbrews (and Portland has more breweries per capita than any city in the world) then stop by one of the Laurelwood's restaurants at PDX and enjoy a pint of their Workhorse IPA. If you have access the SkyClub and/or Alaska Boardroom are both usually quiet with great staff.
DiverDave if you enjoy microbrews (and Portland has more breweries per capita than any city in the world) then stop by one of the Laurelwood's restaurants at PDX and enjoy a pint of their Workhorse IPA. If you have access the SkyClub and/or Alaska Boardroom are both usually quiet with great staff.
Last edited by mpp; Sep 9, 2010 at 8:49 pm
#88
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#89
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#90
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
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When there is U space available on a transcon MVPGs typically would either up-fare to an instant upgradeable fare [~$250-300 more each way] or burn one of our gold certs.
For this route, I would strongly suggest you to try and make a trade in coupon connection or if you know someone who is an MVPG to obtain a gold cert to upgrade yourself on this route.
FWIW, AS typically releases plenty "U" space on LAX-DCA and PDX-BOS in advance and depending on F sales they will take the "U" space away once they reach a certain number of F seats sold. Also, LAX-DCA and PDX-BOS are the easiest transcons to get upgraded on, especially during the summer months. In the winter, upgrades are much easier...