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.
Code:
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
May 26, 2021, 11:11 pm
#1051
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,725
They always seem to always want to put you on the first flight out the next morning so you get like 4 hours of sleep at the free hotel....that's a no for me...put me on a flight ( preferably with a connection) that allows me a full night's sleep in my free hotel room and a relaxing breakfast with my free meal voucher 
Jun 11, 2021, 12:04 pm
#1052
Join Date: Jan 2021
Programs: Alaska Airlines MVP Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 101
Hi everyone I had a quick question about premium class! Sorry if this isn't the right thread to be discussing this but I had a question about it.
I'm an MVP Gold and I was wondering how premium class upgrades work? I was under the impression if I didn't buy a premium class eligible fare, I would have to be waitlisted for premium class and would get an email when I am eligible for an upgrade to premium class.
However, I just read on a blog post that "[i]f you book a ticket that isn’t able to clear instantly, you’ll have to wait until your elite window opens to snag a complimentary upgrade to Premium Class. This happens for MVP Gold members 72 hours prior to departure, while MVP members are eligible 48 hours prior to departure. "
Does this mean that if I check back 72 hours before my flight, I would be able to request any premium class seat that is currently available?
Thank you so much for the replies!
I had a quick question about premium class! Sorry if this isn't the right thread to be discussing this but I had a question about it. I'm an MVP Gold and I was wondering how premium class upgrades work? I was under the impression if I didn't buy a premium class eligible fare, I would have to be waitlisted for premium class and would get an email when I am eligible for an upgrade to premium class.
However, I just read on a blog post that "[i]f you book a ticket that isn’t able to clear instantly, you’ll have to wait until your elite window opens to snag a complimentary upgrade to Premium Class. This happens for MVP Gold members 72 hours prior to departure, while MVP members are eligible 48 hours prior to departure. "
Does this mean that if I check back 72 hours before my flight, I would be able to request any premium class seat that is currently available?
Thank you so much for the replies!
Jun 11, 2021, 12:19 pm
#1053
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: On a plane or a beach
Programs: Yes
Posts: 3,156
Yes, at T-72 you can manually pick any available PC seat. You should be upgraded into one sometime after T-72 hits but the upgrade sweep that automatically upgrades you isn't always run exactly at T-72 (it may begin starting then).
Jun 11, 2021, 12:22 pm
#1054
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: AS MVPG, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,445
Hi everyone I had a quick question about premium class! Sorry if this isn't the right thread to be discussing this but I had a question about it.
I'm an MVP Gold and I was wondering how premium class upgrades work? I was under the impression if I didn't buy a premium class eligible fare, I would have to be waitlisted for premium class and would get an email when I am eligible for an upgrade to premium class.
However, I just read on a blog post that "f you book a ticket that isn’t able to clear instantly, you’ll have to wait until your elite window opens to snag a complimentary upgrade to Premium Class. This happens for MVP Gold members 72 hours prior to departure, while MVP members are eligible 48 hours prior to departure. "
Does this mean that if I check back 72 hours before my flight, I would be able to request any premium class seat that is currently available?
Thank you so much for the replies!
I had a quick question about premium class! Sorry if this isn't the right thread to be discussing this but I had a question about it.I'm an MVP Gold and I was wondering how premium class upgrades work? I was under the impression if I didn't buy a premium class eligible fare, I would have to be waitlisted for premium class and would get an email when I am eligible for an upgrade to premium class.
However, I just read on a blog post that "f you book a ticket that isn’t able to clear instantly, you’ll have to wait until your elite window opens to snag a complimentary upgrade to Premium Class. This happens for MVP Gold members 72 hours prior to departure, while MVP members are eligible 48 hours prior to departure. "
Does this mean that if I check back 72 hours before my flight, I would be able to request any premium class seat that is currently available?
Thank you so much for the replies!
In some cases I've been moved to a PC seat without doing anything, but typically yes, T-72 hrs, just go and move yourself to a PC seat and the fee you saw to sit there when booking should be gone. Keep checking as you get closer to your flight if you don't find your preference (aisle/window) as people change flights and upgrade to F may open a few others up, too.
Jun 11, 2021, 12:29 pm
#1055
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 602
Yes. In theory the system should automatically move you to an available Premium Class seat, but there are a lot of factors (like you currently being in an exit row or a window/aisle PC seat is not available, etc.) that might prevent the system from doing it automatically. If you go to seat assignments at 72 hours you will be able to manually move yourself to any Premium Class seat.
You will not receive an email when you are eligible to move to a PC seat.
Jun 11, 2021, 2:09 pm
#1056
Join Date: Jan 2021
Programs: Alaska Airlines MVP Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 101
Thank you everyone for the quick replies I appreciate it!
I'm glad I know that now. I wish I knew that earlier when flying from FLL to LAX back in February, it was a brutal flight being back in main class and now I realize how blessed I was to be in MVP Gold since being in coach is actual very brutal for long flights like that.. Not sure how I will be able to manage long haul international in coach when that happens haha
Thank you again!
I appreciate it!I'm glad I know that now. I wish I knew that earlier when flying from FLL to LAX back in February, it was a brutal flight being back in main class and now I realize how blessed I was to be in MVP Gold since being in coach is actual very brutal for long flights like that.. Not sure how I will be able to manage long haul international in coach when that happens haha
Thank you again!
Jun 11, 2021, 2:23 pm
#1057
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: AS MVPG, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 1,445
Aug 7, 2021, 6:45 pm
#1058
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Any recent reports on whether PC still gets the small "snack"? It looks like AS has refreshed their info and taken away any mention of it.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...mparison-chart
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...mparison-chart
Aug 7, 2021, 7:11 pm
#1059
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 5,957
Any recent reports on whether PC still gets the small "snack"? It looks like AS has refreshed their info and taken away any mention of it.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...mparison-chart
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...mparison-chart
Aug 7, 2021, 7:15 pm
#1060
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Okay, thanks. I knew it was down to only a small snack (Chex Mix, Kind Bar) but didn't realize that was the same as what was offered in Main Cabin (I've never been in Main so I didn't know they got anything more than a little Biscoff or something).
Aug 31, 2021, 9:55 am
#1061
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Took two Premium flights last weekend:
- AS 60 JNU-KTN. Boxed water only for the whole Y cabin. A little annoying as there were maybe 50 total on the plane
- AS 60 KTN-SEA. Full drink service and Biscoff. Plus I got a chocolate bar as thanks for being Oneworld Emerald which was nice.
- AS 60 JNU-KTN. Boxed water only for the whole Y cabin. A little annoying as there were maybe 50 total on the plane
- AS 60 KTN-SEA. Full drink service and Biscoff. Plus I got a chocolate bar as thanks for being Oneworld Emerald which was nice.
Jul 18, 2022, 2:04 am
#1062
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: ZRH
Programs: A3
Posts: 49
I received a .message to upgrade to PC for $50 a ticket (two px so I upgraded both), the message said Free beer, wine, and drinks. I did it mainly for this benefit. I upgraded, got on the flight, and asked for a drink - they said it's a dry flight and no beverages are offered. I sent a message to Alaska customer care and that said it means only if it's available on the flight. How am I supposed to know that? They gave me a $25 flight credit, I wanted a refund for the whole thing and they refused.
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Jul 18, 2022, 2:27 am
#1063
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AT Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, National
Posts: 2,440
I received a .message to upgrade to PC for $50 a ticket (two px so I upgraded both), the message said Free beer, wine, and drinks. I did it mainly for this benefit. I upgraded, got on the flight, and asked for a drink - they said it's a dry flight and no beverages are offered. I sent a message to Alaska customer care and that said it means only if it's available on the flight. How am I supposed to know that? They gave me a $25 flight credit, I wanted a refund for the whole thing and they refused.
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Jul 18, 2022, 2:35 am
#1064
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 7,763
I received a .message to upgrade to PC for $50 a ticket (two px so I upgraded both), the message said Free beer, wine, and drinks. I did it mainly for this benefit. I upgraded, got on the flight, and asked for a drink - they said it's a dry flight and no beverages are offered. I sent a message to Alaska customer care and that said it means only if it's available on the flight. How am I supposed to know that? They gave me a $25 flight credit, I wanted a refund for the whole thing and they refused.
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Jul 18, 2022, 10:06 am
#1065
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Reno/Tahoe
Programs: Alaska 75k/One World Emerald
Posts: 413
I received a .message to upgrade to PC for $50 a ticket (two px so I upgraded both), the message said Free beer, wine, and drinks. I did it mainly for this benefit. I upgraded, got on the flight, and asked for a drink - they said it's a dry flight and no beverages are offered. I sent a message to Alaska customer care and that said it means only if it's available on the flight. How am I supposed to know that? They gave me a $25 flight credit, I wanted a refund for the whole thing and they refused.
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
Any advice? Isn't this false advertising?
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr.../premium-class