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williwaw Apr 4, 2019 10:03 am

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 I致e come to think the online waitlist is more of a bit of theater than fact these days.

Manoa Chris Apr 4, 2019 10:13 am


Originally Posted by williwaw (Post 30964403)
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 I致e come to think the online waitlist is more of a bit of theater than fact these days.

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.

osubeavers01 Apr 4, 2019 12:47 pm

I知 having the same issue. I知 G75 (which is on my boarding pass), but my mobile boarding pass is showing Group B for tomorrow痴 flight.

williwaw Apr 4, 2019 12:52 pm

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.)

sjbsf Apr 4, 2019 2:31 pm

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?

sjbsf Apr 4, 2019 2:38 pm

I'm having the same problem. MVP Gold, Boarding group D and not on the upgrade list. I figure I'll just walk up with Boarding Group A and board.

jsguyrus Apr 4, 2019 2:41 pm

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.

williwaw Apr 4, 2019 2:48 pm


Originally Posted by sjbsf (Post 30965421)
I'm having the same problem. MVP Gold, Boarding group D and not on the upgrade list. I figure I'll just walk up with Boarding Group A and board.

Can you see yourself listed on the waitlist for upgrades?

sjbsf Apr 4, 2019 2:57 pm

I don't see myself on the upgrade list either. I never get upgraded on this flight because the waitlist is usually 40+, so I didn't call in to ensure I was on the list.

williwaw Apr 4, 2019 3:02 pm


Originally Posted by sjbsf (Post 30965471)
I don't see myself on the upgrade list either. I never get upgraded on this flight because the waitlist is usually 40+, so I didn't call in to ensure I was on the list.

I am not anticipating an upgrade either with so many on the list now and it being an Airbus.... But odd.

QT31415 Apr 4, 2019 3:23 pm

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.

williwaw Apr 4, 2019 3:30 pm


Originally Posted by QT31415 (Post 30965563)
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.

I am on a K fare for this one.

CalanMan Apr 4, 2019 3:41 pm


Originally Posted by QT31415 (Post 30965563)
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.

Elites get to stay in their earlier boarding groups, even on saver fares: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...r#mileage-plan

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 you値l receive the same refreshments and inflight entertainment. ...

williwaw Apr 4, 2019 3:42 pm

Putting money on this being an IT bork....

osubeavers01 Apr 4, 2019 3:50 pm


Originally Posted by QT31415 (Post 30965563)
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.

Mine is T class. I知 on the waitlist ok, just have the odd boarding group. I知 not going to worry about it too much yet, since I知 currently first of the waitlist, so I知 hoping I値l 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


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