Jan 4, 2017, 7:30 pm
Last edit by: Calchas
Welcome to the Alaska Airlines Flame-Free Q&A Thread for 2017!
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.
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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
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!
Apr 2, 2017, 1:13 am
#556
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 917
If you've already paid the F level of miles for a mixed F/non-F ticket, no. Otherwise yes, except if you've got MVPG status or higher.
Apr 2, 2017, 10:56 pm
#557
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Alaska MVPG75
Posts: 89
I am thinking of going from MVPG to MVPG75 this year. Wondering if it's worth it as it will definitely take some effort to get there.
Aside from the benefits listed on the AS website, what is the experience like IRL? Is it worth a lot of extra effort and $ vs MVPG?
Aside from the benefits listed on the AS website, what is the experience like IRL? Is it worth a lot of extra effort and $ vs MVPG?
Apr 2, 2017, 11:01 pm
#558
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
How many days does it take for Delta to credit miles to Alaska? I flew DAL to Tokyo nine days ago and flew back to LAX yesterday. I still have to receive credit for my flight to Tokyo nine days ago.
Apr 3, 2017, 6:50 am
#559
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
If using partners its typically not worth it since other than the 50K bonus miles there isn't much to gain (especially since its double the miles for AS metal alone). If flying AS on the cheapest fares it guarantees premium seat at booking. Plus 25% bonus miles come in more handy when you aren't earning 25% like on AA.
Apr 3, 2017, 8:10 pm
#560
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Alaska MVPG75
Posts: 89
If using partners its typically not worth it since other than the 50K bonus miles there isn't much to gain (especially since its double the miles for AS metal alone). If flying AS on the cheapest fares it guarantees premium seat at booking. Plus 25% bonus miles come in more handy when you aren't earning 25% like on AA.
Just to confirm, once you reach status you get it for the rest of the current year and the following year, correct?
Apr 3, 2017, 8:43 pm
#561
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Correct. Status earned this year will be valid through Dec 31 2018. Technically you're earning status for next year and Alaska extends the earned status to the current year as well.
Apr 3, 2017, 8:58 pm
#562
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,811
If using partners its typically not worth it since other than the 50K bonus miles there isn't much to gain (especially since its double the miles for AS metal alone). If flying AS on the cheapest fares it guarantees premium seat at booking. Plus 25% bonus miles come in more handy when you aren't earning 25% like on AA.
Apr 3, 2017, 9:10 pm
#563
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
Attempting to use 2 discount codes for 2 people, OW more expensive than RT
Friend and I were each given discount codes for a delayed flight last year, we would like to use them on an upcoming trip, traveling together. I am MVP, other person is not.
My plan was to book 2 different one way itineraries, use one each discount code for each direction. Outbound fare is the same as the RT, but return is more expensive. If I book 2 separate one-ways, I am concerned that the other person will not be able to sit with me in the exit row, take advantage of my free checked baggage (I am MVP, AA PLT, AS credit card holder).
Any suggestions?
My plan was to book 2 different one way itineraries, use one each discount code for each direction. Outbound fare is the same as the RT, but return is more expensive. If I book 2 separate one-ways, I am concerned that the other person will not be able to sit with me in the exit row, take advantage of my free checked baggage (I am MVP, AA PLT, AS credit card holder).
Any suggestions?
Apr 3, 2017, 10:35 pm
#564
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Friend and I were each given discount codes for a delayed flight last year, we would like to use them on an upcoming trip, traveling together. I am MVP, other person is not.
My plan was to book 2 different one way itineraries, use one each discount code for each direction. Outbound fare is the same as the RT, but return is more expensive. If I book 2 separate one-ways, I am concerned that the other person will not be able to sit with me in the exit row, take advantage of my free checked baggage (I am MVP, AA PLT, AS credit card holder).
Any suggestions?
My plan was to book 2 different one way itineraries, use one each discount code for each direction. Outbound fare is the same as the RT, but return is more expensive. If I book 2 separate one-ways, I am concerned that the other person will not be able to sit with me in the exit row, take advantage of my free checked baggage (I am MVP, AA PLT, AS credit card holder).
Any suggestions?
Is this 100% AS metal?
Apr 3, 2017, 11:19 pm
#565
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,832
Apr 4, 2017, 8:58 am
#567
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Flew DL Saturday, posted this morning. I can't recall if DL is one of those that seems to post only once a week or so but should normally be a week or less. I usually wait about two weeks for flights to post and then send in boarding passes if not.
Last edited by rustykettel; Apr 4, 2017 at 9:21 am
Apr 4, 2017, 10:07 am
#568
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYF/YLW
Programs: AA, DL, AS, VA, WS Silver
Posts: 5,951
Yes, DL flights, like most (all?) partners, post on Wednesdays (early AM, I think, though it may be late night/early Thursday AM). I wouldn't worry until the Wednesday at least two weeks after the flight.
Apr 4, 2017, 3:33 pm
#569
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K, United 1K
Posts: 33
Typically, how long does Alaska Customer Care take to respond to emails? I emailed them on Saturday through the "contact us" portion of the webpage regarding a significant delay to a flight when the pilot called in sick. Thanks!
Apr 5, 2017, 2:03 am
#570
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953