Jan 8, 2015, 12:16 am
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Anyone is welcome to ask anything, even the most basic questions, in this thread without having to fear a snarky response. In this thread, there's no such thing as a dumb question--we were all new to Alaska Airlines, FlyerTalk, and even the whole idea of mileage programs once and needed some help navigating the ropes. We're here to help you do just that!
That said, if you want to do a little reading to see if your question has been previously discussed, links to some of the most common and extensive topics in this forum are listed in our FAQ thread--click here to check it out.
Special care will be given in this thread to trying to provide answers in a clear manner with minimal use of acronyms and jargon.
If you need to contact someone for help, here's a current list of our forum's team:
Ambassadors (Our Greeters--members who have specifically volunteered to welcome and mentor newbies and monitor this thread):
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Cholula
jackal
You are welcome to send a private message to any of these individuals for assistance, but you'll generally get a faster response and broader palette of answers if you simply post your inquiry here in this thread.
Note to FlyerTalk members who enjoy the ability to take advantage of loopholes--if someone posts something that exposes information you'd rather not be public, please remember this is a Flame-Free thread, and harsh or snarky posts are not permitted. Although FlyerTalk itself does not censor posts that share information, members are free to edit their own posts to remove information. If you wish to request any poster to remove information they have shared publicly, please do so politely and respectfully.
Welcome, and we look forward to providing any assistance we can!
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2015 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A thread: all welcome, new and old!
Mar 14, 2015, 10:35 pm
#316
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 132
Is it possible to credit Delta Skymiles to AS if a flight has already been booked but not yet flown?
Mar 15, 2015, 9:57 am
#318
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 132
Thank you, but if I have I flight booked on Delta and want the miles credited to AS would the procedure be the opposite? I.E. change it to AS FF#?
Mar 15, 2015, 12:58 pm
#319
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
Yes; I am not sure if you can remove an existing number on DL's site and add a new number, but if Delta.com does not allow that, you can certainly do so by calling Delta.
Mar 15, 2015, 2:52 pm
#320
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
I've had excellent results when needing to add/change a number by sending a DM to the Delta Twitter folks.
Mar 15, 2015, 4:52 pm
#321
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
I could have sworn AA "O" class credited 0 to AS. I was just checking Alaska.com and saw "O" Class on AA credits in full.
Is this new?
I found my answer, staring Feb 1 O class credits 100%!
Is this new?
I found my answer, staring Feb 1 O class credits 100%!
Last edited by Madone59; Mar 15, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Mar 17, 2015, 6:02 pm
#322
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,642
Mar 17, 2015, 7:46 pm
#323
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: NY
Programs: AA Plat 1MM, IC RA, HH Gold
Posts: 2,791
Seat selection and upgrade question
I will be taking my first flight on AS later this month, 452 the 815 am SEA-LAX as an AA Gold. Currently, there are a bunch of middle seats available throughout with one window seat available in the forward part of the cabin, reserved for elite status and refundable tickets. Do more seats open up during OLCI 24 hours out? I was able to get the last window seat towards the back but would like to move forward as I have a connection in LAX. On AA, if I'm not logged in, mostly middle seats appear when in fact more desirable aisle and window seats are available to elites.
As this would seem like an elite heavy route on a weekday morning, am I correct in thinking my chances of purchasing an upgrade are slim to none? I've also read that AS will start charging for preferred seats (row 6 & exit). Will I be given this option at T-24 or will I have to check the kiosk/see an agent? Same question if the answer is that they have not started charging yet. Thanks!
Thanks.
As this would seem like an elite heavy route on a weekday morning, am I correct in thinking my chances of purchasing an upgrade are slim to none? I've also read that AS will start charging for preferred seats (row 6 & exit). Will I be given this option at T-24 or will I have to check the kiosk/see an agent? Same question if the answer is that they have not started charging yet. Thanks!
Thanks.
Mar 19, 2015, 2:42 am
#324
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ANC
Programs: Alaska 100k
Posts: 1,012
Does AS allow short checking bags anymore? Something came up and I cannot take my SEA-GEG connection as I will be staying in Seattle.
Mar 19, 2015, 9:28 am
#325
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
I have a flight in September booked on AA.com but US-metal. Do we expect I will be able to earn AS miles by that point?
Mar 19, 2015, 11:29 am
#326
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Location: BOS/ORH
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Mar 19, 2015, 1:21 pm
#327
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
Mar 19, 2015, 1:31 pm
#328
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 917
Well, it's basically a guess, but the last thing I read on the Internet (the source of all accurate information, as we know) was "first third of 2015".
So it is expected Q1-Q2 2015 by at least one person (link). I don't think the SOC will instantly make your flight an AA-operated flight, but it's the next necessary step.
I hope you get the credit you desire!
So it is expected Q1-Q2 2015 by at least one person (link). I don't think the SOC will instantly make your flight an AA-operated flight, but it's the next necessary step.
I hope you get the credit you desire!
Mar 19, 2015, 1:36 pm
#329
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
Well, it's basically a guess, but the last thing I read on the Internet (the source of all accurate information, as we know) was "first third of 2015".
So it is expected Q1-Q2 2015 by at least one person (link). I don't think the SOC will instantly make your flight an AA-operated flight, but it's the next necessary step.
I hope you get the credit you desire!
So it is expected Q1-Q2 2015 by at least one person (link). I don't think the SOC will instantly make your flight an AA-operated flight, but it's the next necessary step.
I hope you get the credit you desire!
Mar 19, 2015, 8:26 pm
#330
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Everything is pure speculatoon. Even merging of FF programs is earlier than expected. But that does not mean every step will be on time. At least its not as long as WN/FL which took a couple years.