2019 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
#526
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
My last pmVX F seat SFO-JFK
The only saving grace was it was a red-eye and I could use the blanket to cover the seat before I sat down. Big yes, but I don't find it comfortable at all. I sat once in row 6. I found looking at a distorted reflection of myself through purple plexi-glass to be nauseating and the dark cabin with smaller windows you need to crouch down to look out claustrophobic. Everyone has their preferences but mine is not for pmVX. The sooner they are all reconfigured, the better. They might have been a "cool" party vibe aircraft in their day but are extremely long in the tooth now.
For those that want to blame AS for their current condition keep in mind that there was a lot of neglect between the aquisition and the merger when they were still operating as separate airlines. Disengaged employees contributed to that.
James in Santiago.
Last edited by Flying for Fun; May 6, 2019 at 5:07 pm
#527
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
Are Mileageplan award prices for AS flights dynamic now? I saw some PDX-SEA-BZN itineraries price much lower than SEA-BZN (e.g. 5k vs 12.5k). I checked a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice anything like that; there were plenty of SEA-BZN at 5-7.5k, but now they all seem to be gone in favor of 12.5k offers - even when PDX-SEA-BZN is 5k.
#528
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Couldn't find a guide to redemption bookings on AA. Anyways, is it possible to tag any additional segments onto a mileage TCON AA flight at the partner business level (or at all)? I am able to see a direct flight from JFK-CA but anytime I try to do a multi stop to add a segment to say SEA it disappears, guessing it is not possible, love validation though.
#529
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Are Mileageplan award prices for AS flights dynamic now? I saw some PDX-SEA-BZN itineraries price much lower than SEA-BZN (e.g. 5k vs 12.5k). I checked a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice anything like that; there were plenty of SEA-BZN at 5-7.5k, but now they all seem to be gone in favor of 12.5k offers - even when PDX-SEA-BZN is 5k.
Couldn't find a guide to redemption bookings on AA. Anyways, is it possible to tag any additional segments onto a mileage TCON AA flight at the partner business level (or at all)? I am able to see a direct flight from JFK-CA but anytime I try to do a multi stop to add a segment to say SEA it disappears, guessing it is not possible, love validation though.
Last edited by CDKing; May 8, 2019 at 4:28 am
#530
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Does anyone know how the Alaska Lounge membership charge appears on a credit card statement? I'm curious how it codes and if I can use the Amex gold airline credit for it.
#531
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
#532
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: AS MVP Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,509
Here's the part I can't figure out, and yes, I've done the searches.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
#533
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
Here's the part I can't figure out, and yes, I've done the searches.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
#534
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Here's the part I can't figure out, and yes, I've done the searches.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
As an MVP, I'm eligible for upgrade to F at the 48 hour window. Why is it then that on most flights I get waitlisted for an UG? What's the point of advertising UGs at T-48 if it almost never happens? I get the "let's hold on to the seats so we might sell them", but again....what's the point of the 48 hour bennie if they don't give it to you?
Thanks.
After your window opens, it's still possible for more U to be released as Revenue Management feels it is unlike to sell seats with any remained being turned over at airport control to the gate agent for assignment (and should be clearing in list order first before selling).
#535
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
The discounted short distance awards (under 12.5K) are capacity controlled and dependent on not only saver space available but the lowest revenue fare buckets need to be open. Saver for the under 750 mile hop award may book into 5/7.5/10/12.5. In addition to Saver (W) space 5K awards there needs R, 7.5k needs T, 10k needs G.
Ended up booking SFO-SEA/stopover/SEA-BZN for 10k per person instead of 12.5k for just SEA-BZN. Love the multi-city option!
#536
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: 35,996
Last week I had a 7am flight. Turns out my work stuff was done earlier than expected the day before. There was an 8pm flight on that day, but, of course, the current SDC process doesn't allow you to change to a previous day's flight even if within 24 hours of the booked flight.
My question: has anyone ever gotten a CSR to change you to the previous day's flight in that situation for free? (Assuming MVPG+)
My question: has anyone ever gotten a CSR to change you to the previous day's flight in that situation for free? (Assuming MVPG+)
#537
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,574
How best to use my 4 complimentary Lounge daypasses
Title says it all.
Most likely I will be traveling via following airports, where should I use my passes:
SFO, SEA, ANC, MSY, RDU, PHL, JFK, IAD, PDX
TO use each daypass, is 1 guest allowed?
TIA
Most likely I will be traveling via following airports, where should I use my passes:
SFO, SEA, ANC, MSY, RDU, PHL, JFK, IAD, PDX
TO use each daypass, is 1 guest allowed?
TIA
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#538
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,278
Last week I had a 7am flight. Turns out my work stuff was done earlier than expected the day before. There was an 8pm flight on that day, but, of course, the current SDC process doesn't allow you to change to a previous day's flight even if within 24 hours of the booked flight.
My question: has anyone ever gotten a CSR to change you to the previous day's flight in that situation for free? (Assuming MVPG+)
My question: has anyone ever gotten a CSR to change you to the previous day's flight in that situation for free? (Assuming MVPG+)
#539
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
TO use each daypass, is 1 guest allowed?
- One day pass is required per person, however children younger than 2 can accompany an adult member at no charge.
#540
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
And purchased day passes can be used for multiple entries/locations departing/arriving/connecting for 24 hours with receipt. I assume complimentary day passes are the same, but not having done so the OP might confirm with the lounge concierge.