2019 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
May 10, 2019, 9:26 pm
#541
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Have you done this? I was explicitly told that this wasn’t true once at PDX.
May 10, 2019, 9:27 pm
#542
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,576
There's only Alaska lounges at four of those, so you could visit all of them: SEA (3), ANC, JFK, PDX.
I haven't brought in a guest with mine, but the rules for those that purchase day passes state this:
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/ai...ounge/day-pass
I haven't brought in a guest with mine, but the rules for those that purchase day passes state this:
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/ai...ounge/day-pass
Thanks. Very helpful.
May 10, 2019, 10:11 pm
#543
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Yes, did it back in December on a mileage run and incidentally purchased at PDX. PDX-JFK-SEA-PDX all within 24 hours. I asked before purchasing how it worked and concierge said to just show the credit card receipt with the date/time. No issues at any location.
May 10, 2019, 10:12 pm
#544
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Good to know. I'll roll the dice next time I have a SEA connection.
May 12, 2019, 11:26 am
#545
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,960
How soon can I charge on a new AS credit card once I apply and approved
Looking to buy a chunk of AS miles before the 50% sale goes off in a week...but wanted to do so after applying for a new AS card. ( haven't had one in years) Is there a way to charge before the actual card arrives since it takes 7-10 business days and I would miss the opportunity for the 50% bonus. Thanks.
May 12, 2019, 11:44 am
#546
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Looking to buy a chunk of AS miles before the 50% sale goes off in a week...but wanted to do so after applying for a new AS card. ( haven't had one in years) Is there a way to charge before the actual card arrives since it takes 7-10 business days and I would miss the opportunity for the 50% bonus. Thanks.
James
May 12, 2019, 12:05 pm
#547
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,960
You will need to have your physical card in hand. Once you receive your card, you will need to activate it before using it. You will also need the 3 digit code off the back of the card to make an online purchase. Purchasing AS miles does count towards minimum spend.
James
James
May 12, 2019, 12:20 pm
#548
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
The only caveat is that if you are not an AS Elite you are limited to purchasing 150K (before bonus) miles in a given year. If you need more, purchase some in December and some next spring when you are booking.
James
May 12, 2019, 12:35 pm
#549
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Between SFO and STS
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, United Serf, Delta Gold
Posts: 731
Looking to buy a chunk of AS miles before the 50% sale goes off in a week...but wanted to do so after applying for a new AS card. ( haven't had one in years) Is there a way to charge before the actual card arrives since it takes 7-10 business days and I would miss the opportunity for the 50% bonus. Thanks.
May 12, 2019, 12:42 pm
#550
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
James
May 12, 2019, 1:01 pm
#551
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,960
AS has sales quite regularly. I wouldn't be buying now for a spring 2021 award. The earliest you could book would be in about a year from now and a lot can happen in that time. You are better off finding inventory for the awards you want and then purchasing miles to supplement what you have than speculatively purchasing now.
The only caveat is that if you are not an AS Elite you are limited to purchasing 150K (before bonus) miles in a given year. If you need more, purchase some in December and some next spring when you are booking.
James
The only caveat is that if you are not an AS Elite you are limited to purchasing 150K (before bonus) miles in a given year. If you need more, purchase some in December and some next spring when you are booking.
James
May 12, 2019, 1:25 pm
#552
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Looking to buy a chunk of AS miles before the 50% sale goes off in a week...but wanted to do so after applying for a new AS card. ( haven't had one in years) Is there a way to charge before the actual card arrives since it takes 7-10 business days and I would miss the opportunity for the 50% bonus. Thanks.
May 12, 2019, 3:47 pm
#553
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ANC
Programs: Alaska 100k
Posts: 1,012
If you apply online and are approved immediately, BoA may provide the credit card number during the approval for immediate use (such as if you click the credit card application from a ticket purchase, so you can make that purchase on the new card). No guarantees and there may be restrictions on purchases until the physical card is received and activated.
I called BofA to ask about it and the agent said something to the tune of, "that isn't possible. we never offer the card number until we mail it. the application was wrong if it told you that."
So YMMV on whether or not you actually receive your card number immediately.
May 12, 2019, 3:49 pm
#554
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
We only need 140K each ( BA F RT...and yes I know about the taxes) . My only concern actually is that between now and the time we book ( about a year out for 2021)...that there might be an increase in the redemption award and I'll have to buy more. AS BA awards are kind of a steal at 70K OW.
Is it possible for the other party to also apply for the Credit Card? You could each purchase miles as required for your own redemptions even if booked on the same PNR. In my experience, AS is good at taking points from both accounts for a redemption for the same parties. I would be more comfortable sitting on two sign-up bonuses than buying miles now because of the current offer.
James
May 12, 2019, 3:58 pm
#555
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ANC
Programs: Alaska 100k
Posts: 1,012
I don't view BA F for 70K as a steal personally especially when the surcharge is often equivalent to an economy ticket purchase. In essence you are burning 70K for an upgrade from Y to F. If you are looking to fly 1A on a 747 that opportunity may not be available in 2021 either.
Is it possible for the other party to also apply for the Credit Card? You could each purchase miles as required for your own redemptions even if booked on the same PNR. In my experience, AS is good at taking points from both accounts for a redemption for the same parties. I would be more comfortable sitting on two sign-up bonuses than buying miles now because of the current offer.
James
Is it possible for the other party to also apply for the Credit Card? You could each purchase miles as required for your own redemptions even if booked on the same PNR. In my experience, AS is good at taking points from both accounts for a redemption for the same parties. I would be more comfortable sitting on two sign-up bonuses than buying miles now because of the current offer.
James