I AM often using an app called express VPN while we’ve been traveling (mostly so my YouTube premium account will work here... and so I can watch certain TV shows at night). And so I can totally understand WHY the booking was originally flagged... it was last minute, coming in from South Africa via a VPN, etc... BUT my passport came directly from my California office, I’ve had my Alaska Airlines account for easily over 10 years. I have 2 Bank of America Alaska Airlines Visa credit cards... and I used to be a Virgin America Gold member & they merged my accounts of course when they did everyone’s. I’ll try to answer other questions too. Thank you for your patience with me.