2021 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
Mar 9, 21, 7:18 pm
#166
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: DEN, SEA, IAH
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; AS 100k; BA Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 418
1) It appears you get Lounge access with first class. Since Alaska is joining one-world I should be able to access the AA Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O'Hare with first class ticket, right?
No, you will not get access to the Admirals Club with a domestic first class ticket.
2) From my research it looks like food offered is a Turkey Sandwich or you can pre-order a meat and cheese plate, and people seem to prefer the cheese plate?
I like them both. I think the turkey sandwich is a little more substantial than the fruit and cheese plate (there is no meat with it).
3) First class complimentary beverages at this time are limited to pop/wine/beer. Can you get multiple servings, do the flight attendants stop by a few times?
You are correct on the beverage offerings, and yes, the flight attendant will come around multiple times and offer refills.
4) The first class upgrade cost going there was only $80 more than Main which seemed reasonable, thoughts?
Yes, a good deal for sure. There are a lot of great deals on paid first class fares right now and you found one.
No, you will not get access to the Admirals Club with a domestic first class ticket.
2) From my research it looks like food offered is a Turkey Sandwich or you can pre-order a meat and cheese plate, and people seem to prefer the cheese plate?
I like them both. I think the turkey sandwich is a little more substantial than the fruit and cheese plate (there is no meat with it).
3) First class complimentary beverages at this time are limited to pop/wine/beer. Can you get multiple servings, do the flight attendants stop by a few times?
You are correct on the beverage offerings, and yes, the flight attendant will come around multiple times and offer refills.
4) The first class upgrade cost going there was only $80 more than Main which seemed reasonable, thoughts?
Yes, a good deal for sure. There are a lot of great deals on paid first class fares right now and you found one.
Mar 9, 21, 7:22 pm
#167
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: DEN, SEA, IAH
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; AS 100k; BA Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 418
Hi folks. I'm currently MVP, will surely get Gold soon but not sure if I can get to 75k Gold though. Flying mostly IAH - SEA. I remember last December AS was sending emails asking if I wanted to pay for a status upgrade from MVP to Gold. How much can I expect to pay to upgrade from Gold to 75k Gold? Any experience?
Mar 9, 21, 7:24 pm
#168
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,263
As it is now, the threshold for meal service in First Class is 670 miles. Any flight over that (except between PDX-LAS) will receive a choice of the fruit & cheese plater, the ham and egg wrap (5-10AM) or the turkey sandwich (10AM-8PM). In addition, a warm cookie and an offering of the snack basket should follow. This will not change based on length; you will get the same meal flying SEA-LAX as you will SEA-FLL.
Mar 9, 21, 7:24 pm
#169
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 1,900
Mar 9, 21, 7:36 pm
#170
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: DEN, SEA, IAH
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; AS 100k; BA Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 418
As it is now, the threshold for meal service in First Class is 670 miles. Any flight over that (except between PDX-LAS) will receive a choice of the fruit & cheese plater, the ham and egg wrap (5-10AM) or the turkey sandwich (10AM-8PM). In addition, a warm cookie and an offering of the snack basket should follow. This will not change based on length; you will get the same meal flying SEA-LAX as you will SEA-FLL.
Mar 10, 21, 1:01 pm
#171
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Anchorage, AK (ANC)
Programs: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan MVP 75K
Posts: 57
Tomorrow I am flying in First Class between Anchorage and Fairbanks on a Horizon E175.
It is my first flight in over a year because of COVID. I will also be spending time at the Alaska Lounge in Anchorage before my flight.
I am just curious what kind of service to expect. Will there be beer on this flight? Snack basket?
It is my first flight in over a year because of COVID. I will also be spending time at the Alaska Lounge in Anchorage before my flight.
I am just curious what kind of service to expect. Will there be beer on this flight? Snack basket?
Mar 11, 21, 4:25 am
#172
Join Date: May 2004
Location: HYI/AUS/SAT originally TTN/EWR/PHL
Programs: Southwest Rapid Rewards, Jetblue TrueBlue, American Advantage
Posts: 1,178
Will the AA partner award go up with the OW entry
AA has changed the amount of miles eaened on AS tickets once AS joins Oneworld. Could AA also raise what they are charging AS to book award tickets and then AS raises the mileage to redeem an award?
Mar 12, 21, 6:02 am
#173
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: BHD/DUB
Programs: BA Silver / EI Silver
Posts: 363
Looking at SFO-SEA and SEA-LAX for September and the difference between Saver and First is $100 total. I need to check a bag, so that would be extra if flying on Saver.
I know AS will join OW quite soon, and I have OW Sapphire. If I book the Saver fare, would I be allowed a free checked bag? Or am I better off booking First?
I know AS will join OW quite soon, and I have OW Sapphire. If I book the Saver fare, would I be allowed a free checked bag? Or am I better off booking First?
Mar 12, 21, 9:00 am
#174
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,460
Looking at SFO-SEA and SEA-LAX for September and the difference between Saver and First is $100 total. I need to check a bag, so that would be extra if flying on Saver.
I know AS will join OW quite soon, and I have OW Sapphire. If I book the Saver fare, would I be allowed a free checked bag? Or am I better off booking First?
I know AS will join OW quite soon, and I have OW Sapphire. If I book the Saver fare, would I be allowed a free checked bag? Or am I better off booking First?
Mar 12, 21, 9:59 am
#175
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,870
Mar 12, 21, 11:48 am
#176
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: BHD/DUB
Programs: BA Silver / EI Silver
Posts: 363
Mar 12, 21, 11:54 am
#177
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 1,900
Mar 12, 21, 4:35 pm
#178
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 2,411
Alcohol in Checked Bags
I travel back and forth from Oregon to Hawaii a lot and liquor in Oregon is about 2X as much in Oregon. Well, my Oregon family and friends have figured this out and love it when I bring booze back for them. It's limited to 5 liters per person and my question is, do my kids count as people? I'm making a trip back with them and empty luggage (to fill up with Oregon items to bring to Hawaii) and would like to be able to go over my 5 liters.
The AS website just says, "not to exceed 5 liters per person. I'm thinking if the bags get checked and they are registered under different names the TSA folks wouldn't even know they are children. But, of course, I'd also hate to lose some bottles and blow my whole profit margin
Not to mention my family and friends being disappointed.
The AS website just says, "not to exceed 5 liters per person. I'm thinking if the bags get checked and they are registered under different names the TSA folks wouldn't even know they are children. But, of course, I'd also hate to lose some bottles and blow my whole profit margin
Not to mention my family and friends being disappointed.
Mar 12, 21, 11:54 pm
#179
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG75K | oneworld Emerald
Posts: 574
I travel back and forth from Oregon to Hawaii a lot and liquor in Oregon is about 2X as much in Oregon. Well, my Oregon family and friends have figured this out and love it when I bring booze back for them. It's limited to 5 liters per person and my question is, do my kids count as people? I'm making a trip back with them and empty luggage (to fill up with Oregon items to bring to Hawaii) and would like to be able to go over my 5 liters.
The AS website just says, "not to exceed 5 liters per person. I'm thinking if the bags get checked and they are registered under different names the TSA folks wouldn't even know they are children. But, of course, I'd also hate to lose some bottles and blow my whole profit margin Not to mention my family and friends being disappointed.
The AS website just says, "not to exceed 5 liters per person. I'm thinking if the bags get checked and they are registered under different names the TSA folks wouldn't even know they are children. But, of course, I'd also hate to lose some bottles and blow my whole profit margin
Not to mention my family and friends being disappointed.
Mar 14, 21, 12:28 am
#180
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Philippines
Programs: CebGo 5J, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Alaska 100K
Posts: 4,687
ELITE QUALIFYING 2020 ROLLOVER SEGMENTS" and then it indicates all my 2020 segments rolled into 2021.
From this, I would say that not only are your miles rolled over but also your segments.
