Jan 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
Last edit by: Calchas
Welcome to the Alaska Airlines Flame-Free Q&A Thread for 2017!
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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):
ANC RED-EYE
baliktad
beckoa
golfingboy
Moderators (Our Janitors--members who have volunteered to do housekeeping/keep the forum in order)
ryandc99
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!
~the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan forum team~
For the 2016 version of this thread, please click here
2017 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A thread: all welcome, new and old!
Mar 21, 2017, 4:17 pm
#511
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While this isn't the most lucrative earning option, it's a fair bit more simple than other things you have proposed and isn't any worse than option #2.
Keep an eye on business class fares out of YVR as well, right now they aren't great @ $3800 on CX, but they might become cheaper at some point...
Another benefit of trying to get on CX in paid J is the additional bonus RDMs (100% bonus for a total of 225% earned if no status...if status, add another 50-125% depending on tier) in addition to the 125% EQMs.
Mar 21, 2017, 4:42 pm
#513
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CX also operates out of ORD and BOS/JFK, so if you were feeling adventurous and wanted more miles, you could hop over to one of those airports on AS to start your trip to BKK. The fares from the east coast/ORD might be slightly higher than SFO/LAX due to the added distance, but they won't be over $2000 probably.
Mar 21, 2017, 9:48 pm
#515
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Mar 21, 2017, 10:56 pm
#517
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I have an upcoming AA ticket with a codeshare (AS metal) segment. The only thing I can't do is select seats for the AA segments on alaskaair.com. Not that I would expect to do so from the AS side, but it does show the seat map for the flights which kind of surprised me. And the AA PNR is right there too. Much better than needing to call AA every time for a partner PNR on their res.
Mar 22, 2017, 6:28 am
#518
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Mar 22, 2017, 3:14 pm
#520
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Mar 23, 2017, 9:43 pm
#522
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Does anyone know if (as a 75K) I can access the Galleries lounge upon arriving into LHR while transiting to MUC? We are flying BA & I'll also have (no status) Grandfather and Aunt in tow.
Last edited by flyupfrnt; Mar 23, 2017 at 10:11 pm
Mar 24, 2017, 12:32 am
#523
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Alaska also says access is only between LHR and SEA but at least one FTer got access on transit elsewhere. Do update with your results!
Mar 24, 2017, 11:32 am
#525
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