Fare classes in coach? Lame!
Jul 16, 2015, 12:20 am
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Fare classes in coach? Lame!
I'm a 75k and just booked a seat on the same flight with a co-worker. I called gold desk and they informed me that it would be an increase in fare to get him into the same row as my seat....? Have any of you ran into this yet?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Jul 16, 2015, 12:30 am
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As a 75K, is this really the first time you've run into this?
Jul 16, 2015, 12:43 am
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Jul 16, 2015, 9:28 am
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i think the OP is assuming that the charge would be waived due to his status. however it sounds like OP and OP co-worker are not on the same PNR. while another airline (UA) tends to waive E+ fees for elite companions who are not on the same PNR, apparently AS doesn't do this, and if that is their policy then so be it.
if OP and companion were on the same PNR, this would be a non-issue...but they aren't, so it is.
if OP and companion were on the same PNR, this would be a non-issue...but they aren't, so it is.
Jul 16, 2015, 9:50 am
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The problem I have is when I travel with my kids and some are flying on miles and some paid, then there is no way to put everyone on the same PNR. In the past I could just call in and have everyone moved together to row 6, now however, I am not sure if I can do that since I am the only elite in the group.
Jul 16, 2015, 10:17 am
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i think the OP is assuming that the charge would be waived due to his status. however it sounds like OP and OP co-worker are not on the same PNR. while another airline (UA) tends to waive E+ fees for elite companions who are not on the same PNR, apparently AS doesn't do this, and if that is their policy then so be it.
if OP and companion were on the same PNR, this would be a non-issue...but they aren't, so it is.
if OP and companion were on the same PNR, this would be a non-issue...but they aren't, so it is.
Jul 16, 2015, 10:20 am
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well, OP could certainly HUACA and see if a different agent would yield a different result...
Jul 16, 2015, 10:26 am
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Merge this with some thread where elites kvetch that all the "good" seats are gone. It's a scarce resource. If OP's coworker gets a freebie handout because of OP's status, then there's somebody else who doesn't get that seat.
Either OP's coworker pays for the "good" seat or I'm sure OP won't have any trouble trading his seat for something near the corworker.
Either OP's coworker pays for the "good" seat or I'm sure OP won't have any trouble trading his seat for something near the corworker.
Jul 16, 2015, 10:35 am
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The problem I have is when I travel with my kids and some are flying on miles and some paid, then there is no way to put everyone on the same PNR. In the past I could just call in and have everyone moved together to row 6, now however, I am not sure if I can do that since I am the only elite in the group.
Jul 16, 2015, 10:59 am
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My general rule of thumb is to keep everything paid or everything on miles...otherwise you not only run into seating issues, but upgrade issues as well. If my wife and I are flying with the kids, we fly on paid tickets and if the kids are with us, we all fly on miles....keeps us on the same PNR and way simpler.
Jul 16, 2015, 11:17 am
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Merge this with some thread where elites kvetch that all the "good" seats are gone. It's a scarce resource. If OP's coworker gets a freebie handout because of OP's status, then there's somebody else who doesn't get that seat.
Either OP's coworker pays for the "good" seat or I'm sure OP won't have any trouble trading his seat for something near the corworker.
Either OP's coworker pays for the "good" seat or I'm sure OP won't have any trouble trading his seat for something near the corworker.
Alaska SHOULD deny this accommodation. They are not "companions", they are not on the same PNR and I doubt that they've even linked their reservations. Not only would it reduce the number of premium seats for elites, but they are now monetized seats that come with additional benefits that shouldn't be given away just because your buddy is sitting over there. Should they upgrade the buddy to F as well if the OP gets upgraded?
Jul 16, 2015, 11:50 am
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+1
Alaska SHOULD deny this accommodation. They are not "companions", they are not on the same PNR and I doubt that they've even linked their reservations. Not only would it reduce the number of premium seats for elites, but they are now monetized seats that come with additional benefits that shouldn't be given away just because your buddy is sitting over there. Should they upgrade the buddy to F as well if the OP gets upgraded?
Alaska SHOULD deny this accommodation. They are not "companions", they are not on the same PNR and I doubt that they've even linked their reservations. Not only would it reduce the number of premium seats for elites, but they are now monetized seats that come with additional benefits that shouldn't be given away just because your buddy is sitting over there. Should they upgrade the buddy to F as well if the OP gets upgraded?
+1 ^ ^ ^ Well said.