Special Services VX - 10K Bonus?
Jan 11, 2017, 10:58 am
#211
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 289
You are correct. Unfortunately that link failed with some sort of unknown error when I logged into my Alaska account and attempted to link the 2 accounts. I assume they will fix it shortly.
Jan 11, 2017, 10:59 am
#212
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 237
Jan 11, 2017, 11:14 am
#213
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Marriott Lifetime Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 247
Yes it is - trips less than 700 miles https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...s/award-charts
Jan 11, 2017, 11:18 am
#215
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 237
Yes it is - trips less than 700 miles https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...s/award-charts
Jan 11, 2017, 11:46 am
#217
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold and hotel status through their credit cards as needed :)
Posts: 269
Jan 11, 2017, 11:49 am
#218
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,9MM), WN
Posts: 5,214
I just got the Welcome e-mail a few minutes ago. I have an AS account w/ mostly E-miles activity, but also a couple Icelandair flights that I credited when they were in partnership. My VX account actually has flight activity, but I'm a lowly Red. I saw upthread that eventually all Elevate members will get 10k bonus, so why link? Also, what are everyone's thoughts on 10k vs. $100,-. I've always been a cash is king kind of guy, and AS is still crediting based on distance, no? Why not just use the credit towards flying and status (even if I were to credit to AA if selecting the $100,-)? 
I really don't know how to respond to any of this, and am looking for guidance.
Thanks.
I really don't know how to respond to any of this, and am looking for guidance.Thanks.
Jan 11, 2017, 11:55 am
#219
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
Posts: 13,644
I had an Alaska account at one time, but it was so long ago that it probably expired.
I got the email today with a handy-dandy new number. It prefilled my new number and my name, and I typed out everything else. It told me that the request was not successful because the information matches an existing account. Fair enough.
I went into the username/pw recovery and typed in my info. I then got a message saying that the information does not match any existing account profiles.
Well, it is or it isn't. I'm confused. I'm going to sue them while picketing headquarters. And then I'm never gonna fly them again (although I haven't flown them in 15 years - nothing against the airline, which is awesome; i just live on the east coast). And then I'll write nasty things on Flyertalk. That'll learn 'em.
Mike
I got the email today with a handy-dandy new number. It prefilled my new number and my name, and I typed out everything else. It told me that the request was not successful because the information matches an existing account. Fair enough.
I went into the username/pw recovery and typed in my info. I then got a message saying that the information does not match any existing account profiles.
Well, it is or it isn't. I'm confused. I'm going to sue them while picketing headquarters. And then I'm never gonna fly them again (although I haven't flown them in 15 years - nothing against the airline, which is awesome; i just live on the east coast). And then I'll write nasty things on Flyertalk. That'll learn 'em.
Mike
Jan 11, 2017, 11:57 am
#220
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Anywhere the Wind Blows...
Programs: AS MVPG 75K / AA EXP / VX Gold / WOH Globalist / SPG Gold / HHonors Gold
Posts: 92
I just got the email:
I was an MVP Gold but this email says that I'm now boosted to the top tier.
But... nothing indicates this on my account (still MVP Gold). I suppose that I have to wait a while more to see if my status eventually changes, but I'm not holding my breath. Would be nice to hit 75K though.
Your Virgin America Elevate status is paying off on Alaska Airlines.
You now have upgraded membership as an MVP Gold 75K member. Alaska's highest level of elite status. Your new benefits start with your choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 off any Alaska-operated flight when you activate your account.
You now have upgraded membership as an MVP Gold 75K member. Alaska's highest level of elite status. Your new benefits start with your choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 off any Alaska-operated flight when you activate your account.
But... nothing indicates this on my account (still MVP Gold). I suppose that I have to wait a while more to see if my status eventually changes, but I'm not holding my breath. Would be nice to hit 75K though.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:00 pm
#221
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Sounds like the email list was prepped before 1/1/17 so no status for you sorry.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:03 pm
#222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,421
I got the welcome email with a new account ('cept I am MVPG and both VX and AS accounts have the same email AND the same Trusted Traveler/TSA Pre√ ID in them, so whoops).
I linked up Elevate and my existing account, transferred into AS (wasn't going to use the ~2200 Elevate points, but I can use the ~2850 AS miles pretty soon), have gotten the 10k bonus. A nice boost towards a future CX or JL F award.
Oh, look, here we are on day three of the week mentioned in the FAQ, and the "starting January 9" mentioned in the FAQ in December. As far as I am concerned... no deadline blown and it worked out OK for me, if not ideally done (even though they didn't match my account correctly, it was easy to match it for them and transfer). YMMV.
I linked up Elevate and my existing account, transferred into AS (wasn't going to use the ~2200 Elevate points, but I can use the ~2850 AS miles pretty soon), have gotten the 10k bonus. A nice boost towards a future CX or JL F award.
Oh, look, here we are on day three of the week mentioned in the FAQ, and the "starting January 9" mentioned in the FAQ in December. As far as I am concerned... no deadline blown and it worked out OK for me, if not ideally done (even though they didn't match my account correctly, it was easy to match it for them and transfer). YMMV.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:14 pm
#224
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,851
I just got the Welcome e-mail a few minutes ago. I have an AS account w/ mostly E-miles activity, but also a couple Icelandair flights that I credited when they were in partnership. My VX account actually has flight activity, but I'm a lowly Red. I saw upthread that eventually all Elevate members will get 10k bonus, so why link? Also, what are everyone's thoughts on 10k vs. $100,-. I've always been a cash is king kind of guy, and AS is still crediting based on distance, no? Why not just use the credit towards flying and status (even if I were to credit to AA if selecting the $100,-)? I really don't know how to respond to any of this, and am looking for guidance.
Thanks.
I really don't know how to respond to any of this, and am looking for guidance.Thanks.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:14 pm
#225
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX/LHR
Posts: 263
I received the email earlier today. Have tried to link my accounts but received this error message each time, even after waiting a while and trying again:
We're experiencing a problem and didn't receive your information. Please resubmit it now. If the problem persists, we ask that you try again later.
We're experiencing a problem and didn't receive your information. Please resubmit it now. If the problem persists, we ask that you try again later.