Originally Posted by
United757
Also, once you make MVPG and it shows in the system, you should call Alaska and make sure they place you on the correct upgrade waitlist. If you are waitlisted for an upgrade on a reservation you purchased while MVP, you'll be on the 48 hour waitlist. Make sure you call and ask to be put on the 72-hour waitlist (Gold).
Ooh, good to know, I didn't know making that request was an option.
Related question: I once flew a family member on an award certificate (miles redemption), and she was upgraded at the gate. I take that to mean that anyone flying on an award certificate from my account receives the same status tier benefits I do?