Well, if you really really don't want to fly and just want EQM then you can always go all the way into the plane, then leave the plane. I don't see what prevents you from doing that. I have left the plane before because I forgot my bag at the restaurant and they just asked me to make sure I had my boarding pass so I could get back in. I'm sure you're not supposed to though. Plus, I personally would rather fly my ticket and spend a weekend at the beach somewhere Alaska flies :-p