Apr 11, 2016, 1:13 am
Last edit by: ashill
New Thread with 738 Fleet Tracking
739 thread with fleet tracking
Original Press Release
737-800s: Rows 6-10 are Premium
737-900/900ERs: Rows 6-9 are Premium
All 737-800s have been converted. 737-900s now in work. All aircraft to be complete by end of 2017.
Snack Box info from AKCuisine and Post 514:
3" x 3" x 2" box weighing in at 2.17 ounces. It's also "locally sourced - which translates to "Distributed by Oakfield Farms Solutions LLC, Grapevine, Texas."
Inside the box is 1.16 oz of Craisins (110 cal); 0.63 oz of unsalted almonds (100 cal); and a 0.375 oz square of Ghirardelli chocolate (50 cals) - total, 260 calories.
739 thread with fleet tracking
Original Press Release
Originally Posted by alaskaair.com/newsroom
Seats in the Premium Class section will have at least 35" of pitch, compared to 31" to 32" in the rest of the main cabin. To make room for the Premium Class while maintaining pitch in the main cabin, Alaska will reconfigure and reduce the number of seats available on some aircraft. Also, pitch in the First Class cabin will be increased from 36" to 41" providing a significantly enhanced experience for those customers.
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Model Fleet count Current seats Reconfigured cabin (First class/Main cabin)(First class/Premium class/Main) 737-800 61 16/147 12/30/117 737-900/900ER 77 16/165 16/24/138 E175 15 12/64 12/12/52
737-900/900ERs: Rows 6-9 are Premium
All 737-800s have been converted. 737-900s now in work. All aircraft to be complete by end of 2017.
Snack Box info from AKCuisine and Post 514:
3" x 3" x 2" box weighing in at 2.17 ounces. It's also "locally sourced - which translates to "Distributed by Oakfield Farms Solutions LLC, Grapevine, Texas."
Inside the box is 1.16 oz of Craisins (110 cal); 0.63 oz of unsalted almonds (100 cal); and a 0.375 oz square of Ghirardelli chocolate (50 cals) - total, 260 calories.
Premium Class Discussion
Jun 6, 2018, 3:25 am
#991
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SNA/LAX, PHL
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Exp, Hertz PC
Posts: 449
As a rookie MVP I'm still confused how Premium Class upgrades work.
On the past several flights, both pmVX and pmAS, I've been able to select PC seats at T-50 or so for free, similar to how AA MCE works for AA Golds, instead of being placed on some sort of upgrade list and cleared accordingly.
Is this supposed to be the norm?
On the past several flights, both pmVX and pmAS, I've been able to select PC seats at T-50 or so for free, similar to how AA MCE works for AA Golds, instead of being placed on some sort of upgrade list and cleared accordingly.
Is this supposed to be the norm?
Jun 6, 2018, 3:29 am
#992
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SIN
Posts: 1,098
Not that I'm an expert or anything, but I suspect the upgrades are broken. A standby passenger got upgraded into pmVX MCE while none of the elite passengers on my flight's upgrade list got it. When I tried to select the MCE seat at T-2 (I'm MVP Gold), it was only offered to me for an upcharge.
Jun 6, 2018, 12:29 pm
#993
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: AS 100K, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 1,828
Where are all the AS sympathisers who were excusing all the problems with VX and saying that after 4/24 the computers would all magically work and things would be better...? 
Aug 26, 2019, 7:28 pm
#995
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 1,589
Data point: we never fly AS but tomorrow we are, in R class, and upgrade to PC was priced at $99 from SFO to JFK, at check-in today it dropped to $15 so I took it, exit rows were also available but I like to keep my bag at my feet. I understand the improvement is basic, we get to board with Group B. Another data point: the $15 each payment was rejected according to AS but approved according to AmEx, while a $30 payment for a bag check went through, and nonetheless, the boarding passes show PC seats. Curious about tomorrow. No priority check-in I suppose?
Sep 23, 2019, 12:29 pm
#998
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
It's T-48 and I'm waitlisted for PC, there are currently no seats available. If one opens up, is it immediately assigned to someone on the waitlist? I assume yes but I'm not sure. Put another way, is it worth frequently checking the app to try and grab one or will it get assigned the minute it opens up?
Sorry if this is a duplicate question, I couldn't find it in the wiki.
Sorry if this is a duplicate question, I couldn't find it in the wiki.
Sep 23, 2019, 4:59 pm
#999
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Programs: AS MVPG75k
Posts: 330
It's T-48 and I'm waitlisted for PC, there are currently no seats available. If one opens up, is it immediately assigned to someone on the waitlist? I assume yes but I'm not sure. Put another way, is it worth frequently checking the app to try and grab one or will it get assigned the minute it opens up?
Sorry if this is a duplicate question, I couldn't find it in the wiki.
Sorry if this is a duplicate question, I couldn't find it in the wiki.
Sep 24, 2019, 1:39 pm
#1000
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 602
Additionally, if you have an exit row seat, you will not automatically be moved to P regardless of Aisle/Window. You can find more information on Alaska's Complimentary Premium Upgrade Site
Personally, I would be checking the app a lot (or set up a notification on expert flyer) as I have seen seats free up when SDCs or UGs happen with others in P. Then again, I'm usually in an exit row so would need to upgrade myself regardless.
Sep 24, 2019, 2:08 pm
#1001
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
It depends on the seat you have booked and the seat that opens up. For example, if you have an aisle seat in Coach and an aisle seat in P opens up, you will be moved. However, if a window or middle seat open up, you will not automatically be moved. They will only give you a P seat in the same position as you have booked (Window/Aisle). If you have a center seat I assume they will move you to any seat that frees up in P.
Additionally, if you have an exit row seat, you will not automatically be moved to P regardless of Aisle/Window. You can find more information on Alaska's Complimentary Premium Upgrade Site
Personally, I would be checking the app a lot (or set up a notification on expert flyer) as I have seen seats free up when SDCs or UGs happen with others in P. Then again, I'm usually in an exit row so would need to upgrade myself regardless.
Additionally, if you have an exit row seat, you will not automatically be moved to P regardless of Aisle/Window. You can find more information on Alaska's Complimentary Premium Upgrade Site
Personally, I would be checking the app a lot (or set up a notification on expert flyer) as I have seen seats free up when SDCs or UGs happen with others in P. Then again, I'm usually in an exit row so would need to upgrade myself regardless.
Thanks, I know all of the details on the website. I was wondering if anyone had actual experience being able to grab a seat before they were automatically upgraded. As for an exit row, this is an E175. I never imagined I would be hoping for a PC seat... I'd convinced myself I might even have a shot at an F upgrade
Sep 25, 2019, 6:37 am
#1003
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Sep 25, 2019, 10:45 pm
#1004
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 12,598
I've almost always grabbed my own PC seat. I spent years as a silver on UA and got used to having to check in right at T-24 to get an E+ seat, so it's ingrained that I should check for PC seats as soon as my window opens. I think I've only been automatically moved to PC once or twice in 40+ fllights because I usually move myself within a few hours of the window opening.
Sep 27, 2019, 7:06 pm
#1005
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cambridge, MA
Programs: IHG Platinum Ambassador, Hyatt Diamond, Hhonors Diamond
Posts: 58
Is this glitch common? First time flying as MVP and at T-48, I checked on the app and there were plenty of seats available in PC but I could only select with an upcharge. When I signed in online to select a seat, the website was showing 0 availability in PC. I called in, at first the agent didn't know the rules for MVPs and had to slowly read up about the 48 hour upgrade policy, and then was able to manually move my seats to PC for free.