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:
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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
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 2, 2018, 4:19 pm
#241
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
That makes it sound an awful lot like I'm flying economy. Although if my friend managed to buy an upgrade, does that mean that there were fewer MVPs of any flavor on the flight than there were F seats (I'm assuming that no one clicks "no" when offered a complimentary upgrade). That seems strange. MVP is not that hard to get.
Feb 2, 2018, 5:10 pm
#242
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
That makes it sound an awful lot like I'm flying economy. Although if my friend managed to buy an upgrade, does that mean that there were fewer MVPs of any flavor on the flight than there were F seats (I'm assuming that no one clicks "no" when offered a complimentary upgrade). That seems strange. MVP is not that hard to get.
Feb 2, 2018, 6:10 pm
#243
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: BLI
Programs: Alaska MVPG
Posts: 206
That makes it sound an awful lot like I'm flying economy. Although if my friend managed to buy an upgrade, does that mean that there were fewer MVPs of any flavor on the flight than there were F seats (I'm assuming that no one clicks "no" when offered a complimentary upgrade). That seems strange. MVP is not that hard to get.
Feb 2, 2018, 8:57 pm
#244
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Double Miles?
On the main AS page, I see this:
I like double miles! So, tell me more!
That takes me to a page to register for the promo (without actually telling me more...) with my mileage plan number already filled in (I'm signed in). I enter the required "where did you hear about the promo" field ("web page") and it tells me
Does this work for anyone else?
I like double miles! So, tell me more!
That takes me to a page to register for the promo (without actually telling me more...) with my mileage plan number already filled in (I'm signed in). I enter the required "where did you hear about the promo" field ("web page") and it tells me
The registration code is invalid. Check the dates for the promotion you are entering.
Feb 2, 2018, 9:03 pm
#245
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
On the main AS page, I see this:
I like double miles! So, tell me more!
That takes me to a page to register for the promo (without actually telling me more...) with my mileage plan number already filled in (I'm signed in). I enter the required "where did you hear about the promo" field ("web page") and it tells me
Does this work for anyone else?
I like double miles! So, tell me more!
That takes me to a page to register for the promo (without actually telling me more...) with my mileage plan number already filled in (I'm signed in). I enter the required "where did you hear about the promo" field ("web page") and it tells me
Does this work for anyone else?
Feb 2, 2018, 9:12 pm
#246
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Oh. I guess I missed it. They really need to take it off their front page.
Feb 3, 2018, 4:21 am
#247
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SNA/LAX, PHL
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Exp, Hertz PC
Posts: 449
Can I interline to AA from VX IROPS?
Feb 3, 2018, 4:38 am
#248
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SNA/LAX, PHL
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, WN A-List, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Exp, Hertz PC
Posts: 449
Also can I do co-terminals VX IROPS?
Feb 3, 2018, 8:58 am
#249
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Washington state
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 269
Currently have a round trip SEA-PHL with AS number. Can the return flight be changed to AA Plat number? If so, how are miles calculated and what would the baggage allowance?
Feb 3, 2018, 11:23 am
#250
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Maybe?
E-ticket interline agreements is blank in EF, which is strange because AS lists VX under e-ticket interline agreements. But it looks like they can issue paper tickets on AA. If I'm reading this incorrectly, someone please jump in!
Again maybe. I was in SFO during an IRROPS period and the GA was offering one of the other NYC airports to the pax in front of me, so it's possible.
Code:
Interline AgreementsShare Results
E-Ticket Interline Agreements
Paper Ticket and Baggage Interline Agreements
MAY ISSUE TICKETS INCLUDING
AA AM AV AZ BR CA CI CX CZ ET EY FJ FM HA
HR HU HX JL KE KS MU NZ PR PS QF RJ SA SQ
SV SY S4 TN UN VA VS 5T
Again maybe. I was in SFO during an IRROPS period and the GA was offering one of the other NYC airports to the pax in front of me, so it's possible.
Feb 3, 2018, 12:26 pm
#251
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Feb 4, 2018, 2:38 pm
#252
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,904
Buying F?
When I do some flight searches for dates in the future I don't see the ability to buy F even for flights that seem completely empty.
Eg, searching SFO-PHX for 9/14 gives one option as SFO-PDX on AS 389; PDX-PHX on AS 644. It gives me the option to buy economy for $220, but no option to buy F, even though the seat maps show that the flights are empty (of course some seats may have been sold with no seat selection, but I seriously doubt that all of F is sold out). What's going on here? Do they not release any F fares at all for some flights until closer to the date of travel?
Eg, searching SFO-PHX for 9/14 gives one option as SFO-PDX on AS 389; PDX-PHX on AS 644. It gives me the option to buy economy for $220, but no option to buy F, even though the seat maps show that the flights are empty (of course some seats may have been sold with no seat selection, but I seriously doubt that all of F is sold out). What's going on here? Do they not release any F fares at all for some flights until closer to the date of travel?
Feb 4, 2018, 3:40 pm
#253
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Washington state
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 269
Asking again:
Currently have a round trip SEA-PHL with AS number. Can the return flight be changed to AA Plat number? If so, how are miles calculated and what would the baggage allowance?
Currently have a round trip SEA-PHL with AS number. Can the return flight be changed to AA Plat number? If so, how are miles calculated and what would the baggage allowance?
Feb 4, 2018, 4:06 pm
#254
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 2,206
From AA's website regarding mileage earning:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...a-airlines.jsp
Feb 4, 2018, 4:08 pm
#255
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036
AS and AA just rolled back the partnership significantly--it was announced last summer and took effect at the beginning of the year. You can't earn miles flying AS unless you booked the flight as an AA codeshare, and even then you'll get no elite benefits.