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.
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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!
Apr 13, 2018, 11:26 am
#571
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
The benefit applies to tickets on AS stock only. It may also trigger a reprice as its likely EK HYD-HNL fare, AS cannot make changes to reservation booked through EK. It may be best to just no-show the last segment unless the EK change fee and fare difference saves you money. Some of the sample dates I looked at EK HYD-SFO is $500 cheaper than HYD-HNL so may be worth contracting emirates.
Apr 13, 2018, 11:31 am
#572
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,029
How far out does AS generally know its menus in F for a given flight?
Apr 13, 2018, 11:41 am
#573
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: Free agent!
Posts: 1,427
Upgrade question
I'm on a transcon flight out of PDX on Sunday morning and there are four seats remaining in F. However, they are all window seats, which I would not prefer on such a long flight, except for the seat in row one. If my upgrade clears to any of the other seats, is it possible to switch back to my exit row aisle seat via the app or website or would I have to call?
Apr 13, 2018, 1:05 pm
#574
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Menus are rotated quarterly according to the April Alaska Beyond via beckoa in the Alaska elevates First Class menu thread.
Youll have to call because you'll be in U once your upgrade clears.
I'm on a transcon flight out of PDX on Sunday morning and there are four seats remaining in F. However, they are all window seats, which I would not prefer on such a long flight, except for the seat in row one. If my upgrade clears to any of the other seats, is it possible to switch back to my exit row aisle seat via the app or website or would I have to call?
Apr 13, 2018, 1:21 pm
#575
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Apr 13, 2018, 3:37 pm
#576
Join Date: May 2017
Location: SEA
Posts: 355
I'm on a transcon flight out of PDX on Sunday morning and there are four seats remaining in F. However, they are all window seats, which I would not prefer on such a long flight, except for the seat in row one. If my upgrade clears to any of the other seats, is it possible to switch back to my exit row aisle seat via the app or website or would I have to call?
Apr 13, 2018, 5:25 pm
#577
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: Free agent!
Posts: 1,427
Thanks for the advice, rustykettel and Flying for Fun.
Apr 14, 2018, 5:16 am
#578
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 40
Can I book a JL operated flight and JL codeshare flight (Cathay operated) with a stop in TYO on the same itinerary?
Sorry for the noob question...
Sorry for the noob question...
Apr 14, 2018, 6:59 am
#579
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
If you are talking about earning points on a cash booking, officially per the rules its not eligible but in practice its credited since its flown by a partner, assuming the fare qualifies.
Apr 14, 2018, 8:36 am
#580
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,223
Is "W"...
...the fare bucket for a mileage ticket?
Apr 14, 2018, 8:47 am
#581
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Apr 14, 2018, 9:05 am
#582
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
Apr 14, 2018, 9:19 am
#583
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 40
If I were to fly Cathay Pacific business class award ticket from BKK to JFK would I be able to do the following routing for no additional cost?
Routing:
Wed, May 16
11:50 AM – 3:25 PM
Bangkok (BKK) – Singapore (SIN)
Thu, May 17
12:55 PM – 5:05 PM
Singapore (SIN) – Hong Kong (HKG)
Sun, May 20
4:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Hong Kong (HKG) – Vancouver (YVR)
Sun, May 20
10:55 PM – 7:00 AM+1
Vancouver (YVR) – New York City (JFK)
All flights are operated by Cathay and I relied on the fact that a layover under 23 hours is considered a connection and not a stopover and on the fact that Cathay allows for a stopover in HKG.
Routing:
Wed, May 16
11:50 AM – 3:25 PM
Bangkok (BKK) – Singapore (SIN)
Thu, May 17
12:55 PM – 5:05 PM
Singapore (SIN) – Hong Kong (HKG)
Sun, May 20
4:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Hong Kong (HKG) – Vancouver (YVR)
Sun, May 20
10:55 PM – 7:00 AM+1
Vancouver (YVR) – New York City (JFK)
All flights are operated by Cathay and I relied on the fact that a layover under 23 hours is considered a connection and not a stopover and on the fact that Cathay allows for a stopover in HKG.
Apr 14, 2018, 9:45 am
#584
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
If I were to fly Cathay Pacific business class award ticket from BKK to JFK would I be able to do the following routing for no additional cost?
Routing:
Wed, May 16
11:50 AM 3:25 PM
Bangkok (BKK) Singapore (SIN)
Thu, May 17
12:55 PM 5:05 PM
Singapore (SIN) Hong Kong (HKG)
Sun, May 20
4:15 PM 1:00 PM
Hong Kong (HKG) Vancouver (YVR)
Sun, May 20
10:55 PM 7:00 AM+1
Vancouver (YVR) New York City (JFK)
All flights are operated by Cathay and I relied on the fact that a layover under 23 hours is considered a connection and not a stopover and on the fact that Cathay allows for a stopover in HKG.
Routing:
Wed, May 16
11:50 AM 3:25 PM
Bangkok (BKK) Singapore (SIN)
Thu, May 17
12:55 PM 5:05 PM
Singapore (SIN) Hong Kong (HKG)
Sun, May 20
4:15 PM 1:00 PM
Hong Kong (HKG) Vancouver (YVR)
Sun, May 20
10:55 PM 7:00 AM+1
Vancouver (YVR) New York City (JFK)
All flights are operated by Cathay and I relied on the fact that a layover under 23 hours is considered a connection and not a stopover and on the fact that Cathay allows for a stopover in HKG.
Apr 14, 2018, 9:50 am
#585
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,223
Hmmm...
Is it possible then for a return flight to be credited before an outbound?
I've gotten our miles for the return (tickets booked as two one-ways), but not for the outbound. For the outbound all I have is the BP which says it is W, and I honestly got the tickets sooo long ago I can't remember if we paid cash or used miles. But if you say W is for a paid ticket, then I guess I have to submit for credit.
Update: I just looked in my old e-mails and found the original - it WAS a mileage ticket, mystery solved
Is it possible then for a return flight to be credited before an outbound?
I've gotten our miles for the return (tickets booked as two one-ways), but not for the outbound. For the outbound all I have is the BP which says it is W, and I honestly got the tickets sooo long ago I can't remember if we paid cash or used miles. But if you say W is for a paid ticket, then I guess I have to submit for credit.
Update: I just looked in my old e-mails and found the original - it WAS a mileage ticket, mystery solved
Last edited by Eujeanie; Apr 14, 2018 at 9:56 am