Originally Posted by
jiburi
I suppose we saw this coming, but am now feeling squeezed by Alaska. Despite my 75K, Alaska is making me pay more to feel elite as prices/fares that were previously R is now X. I Had previously booked Sea Jfk fares at $129 R class for several dates in Jan 2019. Now those prices are $159 for R, still $129 for saver X. If i had waited to booking my Jan travels, the same $129 would only earn me chocolates.
In booking upgradeable economy fares, the choices are now: Hell no/Maybe Classy/Not in your FC (fat chance) guest booking classes. For SEA JFK, Lowest Maybe Classy fare for the dates in Jan is $159, and lowest upgradable fat chance gold guest fare is $259. At those prices, id rather book two economy savers seats at $129 each. Oh wait, chances are, they are going to split my fat a**
Ugg.
Jiburi
DL AA and UA all have discount economy which have a similar benefit.
The strong point for AS is still 100% RDM which is better than the big 3.
For one to do 15 domestic round trip transcon to keep Alaska 75k, and it will costs 900 USD more to fly Main Cabin. 30*3= 900.