Perks w/ Paid Upgrade
Oct 12, 2012, 11:38 am
#1
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Perks w/ Paid Upgrade
Can't find a firm answer, so any help is appreciated.
If I do a paid upgrade, will I get the same F/class benefits extended to other F/class passengers, i.e. 2 free checked bags and a boardroom pass?
Thank you!
If I do a paid upgrade, will I get the same F/class benefits extended to other F/class passengers, i.e. 2 free checked bags and a boardroom pass?
Thank you!
Oct 12, 2012, 11:56 am
#2
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
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Once you upgrade, you are entitled to:
- 2 free checked bags
- priority security line access
- priority boarding
- a seat in F
As an upgrader, you are not entitled to:
- complimentary access to the BR
- Bonus "Class of Service" miles
- additional ticket flexibility (an upgrade to F does not make your ticket more flexible than it already was)
- 2 free checked bags
- priority security line access
- priority boarding
- a seat in F
As an upgrader, you are not entitled to:
- complimentary access to the BR
- Bonus "Class of Service" miles
- additional ticket flexibility (an upgrade to F does not make your ticket more flexible than it already was)
Oct 12, 2012, 12:09 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: PDX
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Also, if you've already paid for checked bags and are upgraded after the fact, you aren't entitled to a refund on bag fees.
Also, if you've already paid for checked bags and are upgraded after the fact, you aren't entitled to a refund on bag fees.
Oct 12, 2012, 12:10 pm
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central Florida
Programs: no elite status, but i get around
Posts: 369
Once you upgrade, you are entitled to:
- 2 free checked bags
- priority security line access
- priority boarding
- a seat in F
As an upgrader, you are not entitled to:
- complimentary access to the BR
- Bonus "Class of Service" miles
- additional ticket flexibility (an upgrade to F does not make your ticket more flexible than it already was)
- 2 free checked bags
- priority security line access
- priority boarding
- a seat in F
As an upgrader, you are not entitled to:
- complimentary access to the BR
- Bonus "Class of Service" miles
- additional ticket flexibility (an upgrade to F does not make your ticket more flexible than it already was)
Last edited by airplanegeek; Oct 12, 2012 at 12:11 pm Reason: added quote
Oct 12, 2012, 12:26 pm
#5
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Maybe offline, but this is what I want to do on my biz trip. Has anyone done this and/or is it possible?
I will be checking 1 bag - $20 (if I stay in coach)
I want to upgrade - $50
I can expense the bag fee, but not the upgrade.
Can I get a $20 bag fee receipt from an agent, thus making my personal expense just $30?
Thank you, again.
I will be checking 1 bag - $20 (if I stay in coach)
I want to upgrade - $50
I can expense the bag fee, but not the upgrade.
Can I get a $20 bag fee receipt from an agent, thus making my personal expense just $30?
Thank you, again.
Oct 12, 2012, 12:29 pm
#6
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Posts: 2,732
You can choose to upgrade before or after you pay your bag fee. But the fee to upgrade will always be $50, for which you will always be issued a $50 upgrade receipt. There is no way to apply a paid baggage fee as a credit towards an upgrade.
Oct 12, 2012, 12:39 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PDX
Programs: Alaska Airlines, SPG, Marriott Rewards
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Maybe offline, but this is what I want to do on my biz trip. Has anyone done this and/or is it possible?
I will be checking 1 bag - $20 (if I stay in coach)
I want to upgrade - $50
I can expense the bag fee, but not the upgrade.
Can I get a $20 bag fee receipt from an agent, thus making my personal expense just $30?
Thank you, again.
I will be checking 1 bag - $20 (if I stay in coach)
I want to upgrade - $50
I can expense the bag fee, but not the upgrade.
Can I get a $20 bag fee receipt from an agent, thus making my personal expense just $30?
Thank you, again.
Net out-of-pocket: $30.
Correct?
By Chugach's response it sounds like they won't issue a refund... but I suppose it's worth a shot. At the worst you'll be sitting where you are right now.
Oct 12, 2012, 12:50 pm
#8
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Based on replies, I apologize for not being transparent the first time.
If my company covers $20 bag fee, and the upgrade fee eliminates bag fee, I'm clearing trying to finagle my way into something likely not possible. Was hoping I could get a dummy receipt or something at the counter.
If my company covers $20 bag fee, and the upgrade fee eliminates bag fee, I'm clearing trying to finagle my way into something likely not possible. Was hoping I could get a dummy receipt or something at the counter.
Oct 12, 2012, 1:02 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Portland, Or USA
Posts: 1,800
Based on replies, I apologize for not being transparent the first time.
If my company covers $20 bag fee, and the upgrade fee eliminates bag fee, I'm clearing trying to finagle my way into something likely not possible. Was hoping I could get a dummy receipt or something at the counter.
If my company covers $20 bag fee, and the upgrade fee eliminates bag fee, I'm clearing trying to finagle my way into something likely not possible. Was hoping I could get a dummy receipt or something at the counter.
Note, you also have to be on a qualifying fare to do the paid upgrade before the gate. If you're on a lower fare basis you can only pay for the upgrade at the gate, after you've already paid the baggage fee.
Oct 12, 2012, 1:22 pm
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Oct 12, 2012, 1:29 pm
#11
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That has been the change. Every public fare pax including the award ticket is eligible for paid upgrades at the time on checkin- online or at kiosk.
"The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase.Fare categories are booked in Y, YAS, S, B, M, H Q, L, V, K, G, T, and W classes of service."
"The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase.Fare categories are booked in Y, YAS, S, B, M, H Q, L, V, K, G, T, and W classes of service."
Oct 12, 2012, 1:32 pm
#12
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What's your route? On many routes it's a moot point since offering paid upgrades is so rare. But, if it is offered, could you submit the $50 receipt and explain to whoever approves your expenses that it was in lieu of the $20 baggage fee and claim the $20?
Note, you also have to be on a qualifying fare to do the paid upgrade before the gate. If you're on a lower fare basis you can only pay for the upgrade at the gate, after you've already paid the baggage fee.
Note, you also have to be on a qualifying fare to do the paid upgrade before the gate. If you're on a lower fare basis you can only pay for the upgrade at the gate, after you've already paid the baggage fee.
And by bag, I mean golf clubs.
Oct 12, 2012, 1:49 pm
#13
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Posts: 7,390
That has been the change. Every public fare pax including the award ticket is eligible for paid upgrades at the time on checkin- online or at kiosk.
"The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase.Fare categories are booked in Y, YAS, S, B, M, H Q, L, V, K, G, T, and W classes of service."
"The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase.Fare categories are booked in Y, YAS, S, B, M, H Q, L, V, K, G, T, and W classes of service."
Oct 12, 2012, 2:17 pm
#14
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Oct 12, 2012, 3:07 pm
#15
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