Originally Posted by
PDXPremier
Just wondering if AS has officially changed it's policy on paid upgrades for award travel since the new terms and conditions on alaskaair.com now specifically leave out any mention of award tickets:
"Paid Upgrades are subject to availability, do not include stopovers, and exclude industry discounts. Prices are based on one-way trip miles, as shown above, unless otherwise noted. The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase. Full Flex and Value fare categories are booked in Y, YAS, S, B, M, or H classes of service."
Don't think so. Here's the entire section:
Paid Upgrades
Upgrade to First Class on Alaska Airlines for as little as $50.00 (USD).
Paid Upgrades may be available within 24 hours of flight departure through Web Check-In and at the Check-In Kiosk or airport ticket counter for Full Flex and Value purchased fares.
Paid Upgrades may also be available at the departure gate on the day of departure for all paid fares (credit card only).
Upgrades on award tickets are not a published benefit. You should expect to fly in the cabin ticketed on any award.