Exit Row Seats Now Available for Purchase
#1
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Exit Row Seats Now Available for Purchase
Late last week I booked a flight (for later in June) LAX-PDX-LAX and was able to buy a window seat in the second exit row in one direction for $15 (roughly half the PE price on the mirror flight in the other direction). In the other direction a few PE seats were available but all the exit row seats showed unavailable.
When did this start? I just remember info about fees for exit row seats being buried in a thread about all sorts of upcoming fees, but never saw anything about this specific fee actually being in place or a start date announced for it.
I have no status at AS; I used to get free exit rows due to my LT Plat status at AA. So I actually like this fee, when it can save me money relative to buying PE.
When did this start? I just remember info about fees for exit row seats being buried in a thread about all sorts of upcoming fees, but never saw anything about this specific fee actually being in place or a start date announced for it.
I have no status at AS; I used to get free exit rows due to my LT Plat status at AA. So I actually like this fee, when it can save me money relative to buying PE.
#2
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Just curious what flight #s you booked on?
It looks like they are now selling Row 9 (the non-reclining exit row) on the A320s as Premium Class (that's new -- it used to be only Row 10)....
But in a quick look I did not see any flights where they were selling exit rows for a different price
It looks like they are now selling Row 9 (the non-reclining exit row) on the A320s as Premium Class (that's new -- it used to be only Row 10)....
But in a quick look I did not see any flights where they were selling exit rows for a different price
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Late last week I booked a flight (for later in June) LAX-PDX-LAX and was able to buy a window seat in the second exit row in one direction for $15 (roughly half the PE price on the mirror flight in the other direction). In the other direction a few PE seats were available but all the exit row seats showed unavailable.
When did this start? I just remember info about fees for exit row seats being buried in a thread about all sorts of upcoming fees, but never saw anything about this specific fee actually being in place or a start date announced for it.
I have no status at AS; I used to get free exit rows due to my LT Plat status at AA. So I actually like this fee, when it can save me money relative to buying PE.
When did this start? I just remember info about fees for exit row seats being buried in a thread about all sorts of upcoming fees, but never saw anything about this specific fee actually being in place or a start date announced for it.
I have no status at AS; I used to get free exit rows due to my LT Plat status at AA. So I actually like this fee, when it can save me money relative to buying PE.
#5
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Just checked a few markets:
Juneau-Seattle on a "G" fare - exit rows were blocked, 737-900. Premium seat was $29.
Anchorage - Seattle on a "K" fare - exit rows also blocked,737-800 Premium seat was $39
LAX - HNL - all exits/bh are premium, $99. A320
SFO-DCA - exit rows blocked, premium cabin seats are $129 - A321
Juneau-Seattle on a "G" fare - exit rows were blocked, 737-900. Premium seat was $29.
Anchorage - Seattle on a "K" fare - exit rows also blocked,737-800 Premium seat was $39
LAX - HNL - all exits/bh are premium, $99. A320
SFO-DCA - exit rows blocked, premium cabin seats are $129 - A321
#9
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Just curious what flight #s you booked on?
It looks like they are now selling Row 9 (the non-reclining exit row) on the A320s as Premium Class (that's new -- it used to be only Row 10)....
But in a quick look I did not see any flights where they were selling exit rows for a different price
It looks like they are now selling Row 9 (the non-reclining exit row) on the A320s as Premium Class (that's new -- it used to be only Row 10)....
But in a quick look I did not see any flights where they were selling exit rows for a different price
ExpertFlyer shows 543 as a 73J and 562 as a 73G (737-700). EF doesn't explain the 73J coding. I booked the 562 for Sat 23 Jun.
EF shows plenty exit row seats remaining on both flights, so presumably the exit row was blocked on 543 for me but shown on 562 to me (and like I said, quoted and charged $15 for).
And like I said, I was charged about half the price for exit as for PE, so it didn't feel as if they were selling the exit row as PC to me. (But since the exit row was available, I didn't click on any upfront rows to see if those would be a different price.)
Last edited by sdsearch; Jun 14, 18 at 7:03 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2017
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73G exit and bulkhead rows have always been priced around $15. They are not premium class seats (Alaska has not done cabin refreshes on these aircraft) and do not come with premium class legroom (aside from 17A or 17F) or free drinks.
Not sure if you have status with Alaska but I’m a gold and I feel like I didn’t have to pay the $15 last time I flew on a 73G. Maybe someone else knows.
Not sure if you have status with Alaska but I’m a gold and I feel like I didn’t have to pay the $15 last time I flew on a 73G. Maybe someone else knows.
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73G exit and bulkhead rows have always been priced around $15. They are not premium class seats (Alaska has not done cabin refreshes on these aircraft) and do not come with premium class legroom (aside from 17A or 17F) or free drinks.
Not sure if you have status with Alaska but I’m a gold and I feel like I didn’t have to pay the $15 last time I flew on a 73G. Maybe someone else knows.
Not sure if you have status with Alaska but I’m a gold and I feel like I didn’t have to pay the $15 last time I flew on a 73G. Maybe someone else knows.
James
#12
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Seattle, WA
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Premium Class Seat upgrade $15 for MVP Gold 75K - Glitch on the website
During the purchasing steps, Alaskaair.com was charging me $15 each way for upgrading to Premium Class. I confirmed that I was logged in as myself and my mileage number was in the reservation. Called into AS and they confirmed that this is a glitch. Interestingly enough, I choose a regular seat and within minutes of purchase I was automatically upgraded to PC.
They are working on it to be fixed and complimentary upgrades to work as part of the reservation.
They are working on it to be fixed and complimentary upgrades to work as part of the reservation.
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During the purchasing steps, Alaskaair.com was charging me $15 each way for upgrading to Premium Class. I confirmed that I was logged in as myself and my mileage number was in the reservation. Called into AS and they confirmed that this is a glitch. Interestingly enough, I choose a regular seat and within minutes of purchase I was automatically upgraded to PC.
They are working on it to be fixed and complimentary upgrades to work as part of the reservation.
They are working on it to be fixed and complimentary upgrades to work as part of the reservation.
Had to call in and the change was made.
Last edited by safari ari; Jun 20, 18 at 1:47 pm
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