MVP Gold Check-In and Boarding Group Oddity
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,278
MVP Gold Check-In and Boarding Group Oddity
Checked in for my flight tomorrow and it assigned me Group B but shows Gold status on BP. Also not on upgrade waitlist though it shows on my reservation I am. Though Ive come to think the online waitlist is more of a bit of theater than fact these days.
#2
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Programs: UA GS; Former Alaska MVPG75/DL Diamond/NW Platinum/BA Gold
Posts: 942
I've certainly experienced similar issues in the past, but the last six weeks everything has seemed to work like it should. I was hopeful Alaska IT was finally getting its act together, but I guess just lucky.
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,278
I tried app checkin and online checkin - same results. CSR was unable to help and said check with gate agent. (Also there are already 21 on the waitlist for PDX-ORD ooof. Not including me, so I assume other phantoms are out there too.)
#5
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SEA
Programs: Gold 75K
Posts: 216
MVP Gold and boarding group D?
I'm flying on AS371 tonight from OAK to SEA. I am MVP Gold and in Main Cabin, not Saver. This is always Boarding Group A . What gives with Boarding Group D on my boarding pass? Who is Boarding Group A, B and C?
#7
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,021
It looks like some weird IT glitch (again). Other are also having issues (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...in-oddity.html). Just board when group A is called.
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,278
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
Posts: 1,278
I am not anticipating an upgrade either with so many on the list now and it being an Airbus.... But odd.
#11
Join Date: May 2008
Location: "the world is my country"
Programs: Alaska 100K (aka OWS)
Posts: 805
Are any of these flights purchased on a saver fare? Just curious - I haven't purchased one yet, as I heard that zero elite benefits are allowed with the savers. Maybe that includes early boarding and waitlist.
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: DL PM, New Sagaya
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#13
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: US West Coast
Programs: Alaska 100K, Hyatt Gl, Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 353
As an elite Mileage Plan member, what benefits do I receive on a Saver fare?
You may board according to your status. Baggage fees are still waived according to your status, and youll receive the same refreshments and inflight entertainment. ...
You may board according to your status. Baggage fees are still waived according to your status, and youll receive the same refreshments and inflight entertainment. ...
#15
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: AS 100K, Marriott Titanium, Delta Gold, United Silver
Posts: 250
Mine is T class. Im on the waitlist ok, just have the odd boarding group. Im not going to worry about it too much yet, since Im currently first of the waitlist, so Im hoping Ill get my upgrade and it will be a non-issue. I might grab a paper boarding pass at the airport to see if it also shows Group B