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.
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
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beckoa
golfingboy
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ryandc99
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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!
Dec 21, 2017, 2:28 pm
#1741
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicago IL
Posts: 8
Can't save credit card info?
I will be flying between SEA-ORD quite often next year and I have purchased several tickets the last few days. I just realized I have to type in my known traveler number and credit card information every time... I was wondering if other people had the same issue as well.
Dec 21, 2017, 3:12 pm
#1743
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicago IL
Posts: 8
thanks for the help lol
Dec 21, 2017, 5:55 pm
#1744
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS, WN
Posts: 13
I have a question about My Wallet. Keep in mind that I have not yet flown on Alaska Air, so I am still learning how it works. 
Back in November, signed in under my Mileage plus account, I booked a cash ticket for my sister (one way RDU-ANC) and a ticket for her BFF using my companion pass. Today w/ the one day sale, my sister's flight price went down $41, so I put in for the credit and had it added to My Wallet. My question: it's my My Wallet but the ticket is in my sister's name. Do I have to use the credit towards a new ticket in her name, or could I use it towards a ticket for myself? I know any credit I get w/ Southwest has to be used for the person whose name was on the ticket. the FAQ on the Alaska website did not say. Also, can you apply for another credit if the price goes down again, or is it a one-time thing? TIA!
Back in November, signed in under my Mileage plus account, I booked a cash ticket for my sister (one way RDU-ANC) and a ticket for her BFF using my companion pass. Today w/ the one day sale, my sister's flight price went down $41, so I put in for the credit and had it added to My Wallet. My question: it's my My Wallet but the ticket is in my sister's name. Do I have to use the credit towards a new ticket in her name, or could I use it towards a ticket for myself? I know any credit I get w/ Southwest has to be used for the person whose name was on the ticket. the FAQ on the Alaska website did not say. Also, can you apply for another credit if the price goes down again, or is it a one-time thing? TIA!
Dec 21, 2017, 6:32 pm
#1745
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 608
I have a question about My Wallet. Keep in mind that I have not yet flown on Alaska Air, so I am still learning how it works.
Back in November, signed in under my Mileage plus account, I booked a cash ticket for my sister (one way RDU-ANC) and a ticket for her BFF using my companion pass. Today w/ the one day sale, my sister's flight price went down $41, so I put in for the credit and had it added to My Wallet. My question: it's my My Wallet but the ticket is in my sister's name. Do I have to use the credit towards a new ticket in her name, or could I use it towards a ticket for myself? I know any credit I get w/ Southwest has to be used for the person whose name was on the ticket. the FAQ on the Alaska website did not say. Also, can you apply for another credit if the price goes down again, or is it a one-time thing? TIA!
Back in November, signed in under my Mileage plus account, I booked a cash ticket for my sister (one way RDU-ANC) and a ticket for her BFF using my companion pass. Today w/ the one day sale, my sister's flight price went down $41, so I put in for the credit and had it added to My Wallet. My question: it's my My Wallet but the ticket is in my sister's name. Do I have to use the credit towards a new ticket in her name, or could I use it towards a ticket for myself? I know any credit I get w/ Southwest has to be used for the person whose name was on the ticket. the FAQ on the Alaska website did not say. Also, can you apply for another credit if the price goes down again, or is it a one-time thing? TIA!
Dec 21, 2017, 7:42 pm
#1746
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS, WN
Posts: 13
The credit goes into your wallet for you to use on any tickets you purchase while logged into your account, whether for yourself or anyone else. It's more flexible than a Southwest credit. You can also get multiple credits if it goes down again - I've done that multiple times. I use Yapta to monitor prices. The only downside, which probably doesn't apply to your sister, is that each time you take the credit, it resets the ticket date as far as the upgrade waitlist is concerned.
Dec 21, 2017, 9:59 pm
#1747
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
only applies to the Gold/75K on revenue tickets, does not apply to the companion, even on the same PNR. Change/cancel fee will apply to their ticket.
On a award ticket, waiver is inherited with the Gold/75K member's miles. If the miles for the companion were booked from the Gold/75K account, then waiver will apply. I believe this is also applicable to seperate PNRs (or even if the Gold/75K is not traveling) as long as the miles were from the Gold/75K account.
Dec 21, 2017, 10:06 pm
#1748
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,066
How many RDM would a SEA-PDX flight in first class earn?
I'm aware that each flight in Y earns at least 500. In first class, would it be:
Still 500 miles?
500 miles + 129 (0.75) miles or
500 miles + 500 miles?
I'm aware that each flight in Y earns at least 500. In first class, would it be:
Still 500 miles?
500 miles + 129 (0.75) miles or
500 miles + 500 miles?
Dec 21, 2017, 10:49 pm
#1749
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
Elite and class of service bonuses are applied to the 500 minimum, so a full F fare would earn 1.75 * 500.
Dec 21, 2017, 11:45 pm
#1750
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Non Elite 875 RDM
MVP (50%) 875 + 250 = 1125 RDM
MVPG (100%) 875 + 500 = 1375 RDM
MVPG75K (125%) = 875 + 625 = 1500 RDM.
You could also earn these RDM's on the 92 mile flight Seattle to/from Bellingham. There are mainline flights on this route as they reposition for the Bellingham to Hawaii flights.
James
PS. Paid F will give you AL access too.
Last edited by Flying for Fun; Dec 21, 2017 at 11:54 pm
Dec 22, 2017, 12:23 am
#1751
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,868
The 500 mile minimum + the COS bonus is EQM! Poster was asking about RDM for the flight. The 75% COS bonus is for F & P so not just full-fare. Discounted F (P) will also earn the same COS. For paid F on any flight < 500 miles the EQM would be 500 + (0.75)*500 = 875 as you stated. The RDM would be equal to EQM for a non-elite member. However, an Elite will get additional bonus RDM as follows based on the flight miles only.
Non Elite 875 RDM
MVP (50%) 875 + 250 = 1125 RDM
MVPG (100%) 875 + 500 = 1375 RDM
MVPG75K (125%) = 875 + 625 = 1500 RDM.
You could also earn these RDM's on the 92 mile flight Seattle to/from Bellingham. There are mainline flights on this route as they reposition for the Bellingham to Hawaii flights.
James
PS. Paid F will give you AL access too.
Non Elite 875 RDM
MVP (50%) 875 + 250 = 1125 RDM
MVPG (100%) 875 + 500 = 1375 RDM
MVPG75K (125%) = 875 + 625 = 1500 RDM.
You could also earn these RDM's on the 92 mile flight Seattle to/from Bellingham. There are mainline flights on this route as they reposition for the Bellingham to Hawaii flights.
James
PS. Paid F will give you AL access too.
FTW, I will very much miss the AS/AA relationship in 2018. I hope it doesn't hurt AS, who I would still try to use as often as possible if I wasn't moving back to the east coast.
Dec 22, 2017, 1:06 am
#1752
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
Dec 22, 2017, 1:33 am
#1753
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
I probably should've clarified that that was for non-elites, but given that @hightide doesn't list any AS status in their profile and didn't ask how elite bonuses factor in, I figured no status was a safe assumption.
James
Dec 22, 2017, 9:54 am
#1754
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
Hi there! My dad just earned WN A-list preferred and companion pass for 2018, and I read that he can status match to AS 75k status. Two questions:
1. Is it useful to wait until Jan. 1 to request the status match (i.e., would he then be given status for 2018 and 2019), or will they only grant the match through 2018 no matter when we request?
2. Does the status match still come with the ability to gift MVP? I know the match doesn't come with the 50k bonus points, but it seems like all the other perks remain intact. Hoping to use that as my finder's fee...haha!
Thanks so much for your help!
1. Is it useful to wait until Jan. 1 to request the status match (i.e., would he then be given status for 2018 and 2019), or will they only grant the match through 2018 no matter when we request?
2. Does the status match still come with the ability to gift MVP? I know the match doesn't come with the 50k bonus points, but it seems like all the other perks remain intact. Hoping to use that as my finder's fee...haha!
Thanks so much for your help!
Dec 22, 2017, 10:55 am
#1755
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336