Jan 1, 2018, 3:17 pm
Last edit by: Baze
Welcome to the Alaska Airlines Flame-Free Q&A Thread for 2018!
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
For the 2017 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
For the 2017 version of this thread, please click here
2018 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A thread: all welcome, new and old!
Feb 8, 2018, 9:50 pm
#286
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alaska
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 131
I just wanted to report a mileage ticket glitch when I tried to book a round trip ticket for a son. I think the issue was one-way cost 12,500 miles going and the return cost 10,000 miles. I kept getting an error message saying something like the segment combination doesn’t exist. Picking a different return flight (more miles), worked. The solution was to make 2 one-way reservations.
Feb 8, 2018, 10:46 pm
#287
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Anchorage AK
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 99
Does selecting Premium Class at T72 alter anything with first class wait listing for a lowly MVP?
Feb 9, 2018, 3:28 pm
#290
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,639
Booked a flight using's wife Chase UR points. I may have to SDC (or cancel); I assume I'll be able to do this per normal rules? Won't allow online changes now.
Feb 9, 2018, 6:57 pm
#291
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SNA/LAX, PHL
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Exp, Hertz PC
Posts: 449
How long does it take for flights booked on VX website post?
Feb 9, 2018, 11:56 pm
#292
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Alaska MVPG75
Posts: 89
Does booking paid first class on VX give same class of service bonus for Alaska EQM?
Feb 10, 2018, 1:01 am
#293
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
Feb 10, 2018, 4:11 pm
#294
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,639
After doing some more research it appears this will be treated just like any other reservation. It moved over to my normal "Purchased" list of trips and can be changed online now.
Feb 11, 2018, 11:24 am
#295
Join Date: May 2003
Location: TLL
Programs: OZ Diamond, BA Gold, Bonvoy Ambassador, HH Gold
Posts: 4,412
Is catering already standardized across the AS and former VX fleet? If not, will it be after April?
I'm flying in F on a former VX route (SFO-LAS) in June and just curious.
I'm flying in F on a former VX route (SFO-LAS) in June and just curious.
Feb 11, 2018, 12:59 pm
#296
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: MVP Gold
Posts: 215
Feb 11, 2018, 6:55 pm
#297
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Hong Kong, Jakarta
Posts: 219
Yes you can earn on AS partners in Asia just be aware the award charts are designed around those in the US so limited options for redeeming to places other than North America. Cathay Dragon is not a partner so that may limit you depending oin where you go with CX. Also Marco Polo members would have better award availability for CX than the partners. Remember to watch the lower fares that may earn little or no miles. SPG can be transferred to AS and there is AS credit card, Marriott has packages where you can spend like 250,000 points and get AS points plus week long hotel voucher. Other than that no good transfer deals since they are indirect and have major devalue such as Chase UR to Marriott to SPG to AS where you lose 1/3 of the value.
Feb 12, 2018, 8:25 am
#298
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,640
Another "new to no status" question...
Do I understand correctly that "non-refundable" award tickets are actually refundable if canceled at least 60 days before departure, regardless of the status of the account from which the miles are redeemed? I'm trying to decide whether to book some award ticket placeholders to Florida for Christmas holiday...but plans are far from firm at this point...so I want to be able to cancel/redeposit...
Need to book AA flights, in case that matters...
Do I understand correctly that "non-refundable" award tickets are actually refundable if canceled at least 60 days before departure, regardless of the status of the account from which the miles are redeemed? I'm trying to decide whether to book some award ticket placeholders to Florida for Christmas holiday...but plans are far from firm at this point...so I want to be able to cancel/redeposit...
Need to book AA flights, in case that matters...
Feb 12, 2018, 9:12 am
#299
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
Another "new to no status" question...
Do I understand correctly that "non-refundable" award tickets are actually refundable if canceled at least 60 days before departure, regardless of the status of the account from which the miles are redeemed? I'm trying to decide whether to book some award ticket placeholders to Florida for Christmas holiday...but plans are far from firm at this point...so I want to be able to cancel/redeposit...
Need to book AA flights, in case that matters...
Do I understand correctly that "non-refundable" award tickets are actually refundable if canceled at least 60 days before departure, regardless of the status of the account from which the miles are redeemed? I'm trying to decide whether to book some award ticket placeholders to Florida for Christmas holiday...but plans are far from firm at this point...so I want to be able to cancel/redeposit...
Need to book AA flights, in case that matters...
Feb 12, 2018, 10:22 am
#300
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,640