Alaska Lounge Passes - Transferable? (Yes, as of 3/2019)
#31
Join Date: Jul 2018
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The way back machine shows clearly, this is more of the bait and switch.
bait-and-switch
noun
bait-and-switch
noun
- the action (generally illegal) of advertising goods that are an apparent bargain, with the intention of substituting inferior or more expensive goods.
#33
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
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I ask because we have given away all our Lounge Passes this year to friends and family when we were not traveling, without any issue, yet you are saying the "new" policy is applicable in 2018.
James
EDIT: Updated to reflect Lounge Passes where I earlier had erroneously written GGUs.
Last edited by Flying for Fun; Dec 1, 2018 at 12:11 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
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What time frame are you comparing? Jan 2017 with Jan 2018? Can you determine when the policy actually changed? Was it in January, june, or last week?
I ask because we have given away all our GGUs this year to friends and family when we were not traveling, without any issue, yet you are saying the "new" policy is applicable in 2018.
James
I ask because we have given away all our GGUs this year to friends and family when we were not traveling, without any issue, yet you are saying the "new" policy is applicable in 2018.
James
#35
Join Date: Mar 2017
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#36
Join Date: Nov 2017
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I was able to look at the 13 captures it has for 2018 and 18 captures for 2017, It looks like the website change happened after 13 Nov 2018, but before 21 Nov 2018.
However, the caveat we all know, is the website update doesn't necessarily correspond to when policy changes took effect.
However, the caveat we all know, is the website update doesn't necessarily correspond to when policy changes took effect.
#37
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, Marriott Plat, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,818
I was able to look at the 13 captures it has for 2018 and 18 captures for 2017, It looks like the website change happened after 13 Nov 2018, but before 21 Nov 2018.
However, the caveat we all know, is the website update doesn't necessarily correspond to when policy changes took effect.
However, the caveat we all know, is the website update doesn't necessarily correspond to when policy changes took effect.
#38
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,021
Apparently the policy is in effect. What in the world is Alaska thinking? This really saves the company zero dollars. If anything the ability to gift helps create loyalty -- not just for the 75Ks, but for those that use the passes.
Last edited by Single_Flyer; Dec 3, 2018 at 3:10 pm
#41
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Jiburi
#42
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
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That's an odd post. Lounge membership is not affected. In fact, your lounge visit might actually be less crowded with this new policy. It doesn't make it worse. The new policy only affects people who are provided complimentary 4 visit lounge passes. The new policy will essentially make these free passes non-transferable.
Jiburi
Jiburi
James
#43
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I received 4 MVP75K lounge passes in March 2018. They expire at the end of 2019. I have been saving them this year, with the plan to gift them to a family member traveling with a companion in June 2019. Will Alaska grandfather my old lounge passes?
The answer may not make a practical difference since my family member has a Priority Pass, but changing the rules on using a gift after giving it more than negates any goodwill earned by the gift. Edited to add: This change is a partial retraction of the gift.
I have always rated Alaska at or near the top in FT awards, but I think Alaska is abdicating to Southwest, now alone at the top in respect for customers, and perhaps even United.
The answer may not make a practical difference since my family member has a Priority Pass, but changing the rules on using a gift after giving it more than negates any goodwill earned by the gift. Edited to add: This change is a partial retraction of the gift.
I have always rated Alaska at or near the top in FT awards, but I think Alaska is abdicating to Southwest, now alone at the top in respect for customers, and perhaps even United.
Last edited by nsx; Dec 4, 2018 at 12:16 pm
#44
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,021
I received 4 MVP75K lounge passes in March 2018. They expire at the end of 2019. I have been saving them this year, with the plan to gift them to a family member traveling with a companion in June 2019. Will Alaska grandfather my old lounge passes?
The answer may not make a practical difference since my family member has a Priority Pass, but changing the rules on using a gift after giving it more than negates any goodwill earned by the gift.
I have always rated Alaska at or near the top in FT awards, but I think Alaska is abdicating to Southwest, now alone at the top in respect for customers, and perhaps even United.
The answer may not make a practical difference since my family member has a Priority Pass, but changing the rules on using a gift after giving it more than negates any goodwill earned by the gift.
I have always rated Alaska at or near the top in FT awards, but I think Alaska is abdicating to Southwest, now alone at the top in respect for customers, and perhaps even United.