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!
Jan 9, 2018, 7:28 pm
#46
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: 36,027
If I purchase a Board Room membership online today, will I get something I can print out to show in AA lounges next week?
Jan 9, 2018, 11:50 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Seattle, Wa
Programs: AS 75K & BR Member- HHonors Diamond - Hertz PC - Marriott Titanium - IHG Ambassador
Posts: 2,379
I always used the digital Alaska Lounge card in my Alaska app to utilize Lounge access in AAdmirals Clubs. And I believe that will show up right away if you purchase a membership. For Alaska clubs, The fingerprint machine is the go to tech
Jan 9, 2018, 11:53 pm
#48
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Seattle, Wa
Programs: AS 75K & BR Member- HHonors Diamond - Hertz PC - Marriott Titanium - IHG Ambassador
Posts: 2,379
Jan 9, 2018, 11:55 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Seattle, Wa
Programs: AS 75K & BR Member- HHonors Diamond - Hertz PC - Marriott Titanium - IHG Ambassador
Posts: 2,379
Happy New Year to everyone!
I tried to search the forum but didn't get anything. Can we use the Alaska Guess Pass in our account when we are not flying AS? Would have to stop by SEA later this month but I am not flying AS.
My apologies for the seemingly trivial question.
Sincerely,
PaulInTheSky
I tried to search the forum but didn't get anything. Can we use the Alaska Guess Pass in our account when we are not flying AS? Would have to stop by SEA later this month but I am not flying AS.
My apologies for the seemingly trivial question.
Sincerely,
PaulInTheSky
Jan 10, 2018, 12:09 am
#50
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
Jan 10, 2018, 12:09 am
#51
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
Jan 10, 2018, 12:11 am
#52
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
Jan 10, 2018, 12:49 am
#53
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alaska
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 131
My wife was in this position and when she passed through SEA, she got a temporary card from the lounge. She used it at ORD and then used the app on the return. They are more interested in seeing your boarding pass that shows an AS or AA flight in/out of the airport. If you’re flying a connecting flight into an AA club, i.e., JNU-SEA-ORD, there will likely be a small problem because your boarding pass will only show the first flight. They’ll have to either manually override it or print you out an AA boarding pass.
Jan 10, 2018, 10:52 am
#54
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat, SPG Platinum, National Executive
Posts: 1,970
I'm booked on a Virgin America flight LAX-SFO on Friday. Due to the mudslides in Santa Barbara County, the highway is closed "until at least Thursday night" and there really is no other route available to get to Los Angeles. Is there any chance they will allow a refund for this otherwise non-refundable flight?
Jan 10, 2018, 11:01 am
#55
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alaska
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 131
I'm booked on a Virgin America flight LAX-SFO on Friday. Due to the mudslides in Santa Barbara County, the highway is closed "until at least Thursday night" and there really is no other route available to get to Los Angeles. Is there any chance they will allow a refund for this otherwise non-refundable flight?
Jan 10, 2018, 2:00 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Alaska MVPG75
Posts: 89
When nominating someone for MVP status, does said MVP need to still fly full 40K EQM to attain next level MVPGold?
Jan 10, 2018, 2:36 pm
#57
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Jan 10, 2018, 5:38 pm
#58
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco, where else?
Programs: EXP,EX-CK 2.5mm, now lifetime Platinum, ex-UA1K, Marriott- Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 991
I know this is an amazingly stupid question, but how does the First Class Upgrade Fare actually work? Are you put on a wait list of some sort? I've gone pretty far into the check out process for this fare and seat selection is from economy... so how does this fare actually get upgraded? It's showing "available" on my flights, and when I look on ExpertFlyer I see two seats in the U fare bucket.
Thanks... so glad this is flame free.... hee hee
Thanks... so glad this is flame free.... hee hee
Jan 10, 2018, 5:43 pm
#59
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: SEA/NYC/IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 1,921
Possibly a long shot: does anyone know if Alaska does PreCheck at BWI? It doesn't seem to be on the list of airports here.
Secondary question: I have a flight out of BWI again in a few weeks -- is there any way to dodge the change fee if I want to change departure from BWI to say, DCA or IAD? I'm guessing there's no notion of "coterminal airports" like with AA? (specifically, from BWI-LAX to IAD/DCA-LAX)
Secondary question: I have a flight out of BWI again in a few weeks -- is there any way to dodge the change fee if I want to change departure from BWI to say, DCA or IAD? I'm guessing there's no notion of "coterminal airports" like with AA? (specifically, from BWI-LAX to IAD/DCA-LAX)
Jan 10, 2018, 6:10 pm
#60
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
I know this is an amazingly stupid question, but how does the First Class Upgrade Fare actually work? Are you put on a wait list of some sort? I've gone pretty far into the check out process for this fare and seat selection is from economy... so how does this fare actually get upgraded? It's showing "available" on my flights, and when I look on ExpertFlyer I see two seats in the U fare bucket.
Thanks... so glad this is flame free.... hee hee
Thanks... so glad this is flame free.... hee hee