2021 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
Dec 1, 2021, 10:18 am
#1201
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: I didn't SEA it
Posts: 205
Yes thisLast edited by Arsene Wenger; Dec 1, 2021 at 10:37 am
Dec 1, 2021, 2:15 pm
#1202
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: ANC
Posts: 404
I have seen this question asked repeatedly and thought the answer was Wednesdays, but FT's search tools are not amazing, so asking again: when can I anticipate AA flights to post? I flew w/ AA on Tues 11/23 and Mon 11/30, and thought at least last week's would've posted today, but nada. AS# is showing up under the FF# fields..
Dec 1, 2021, 5:38 pm
#1203
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,777
Deleted - problem solved.
Dec 2, 2021, 8:07 am
#1205
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: DCA
Programs: B6, AA, AS
Posts: 118
See what happens when I try and do more than lurk/learn! Thanks for sorting that out Tweed Jet Set and be_rettSEA
Dec 3, 2021, 2:10 pm
#1206
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MFR
Programs: Alaska MVP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 714
Booking SEA-LHR in I class and want to make sure I have this right.
If booked through BA with a BA flight number it earns 250% rdm. If booked through AA with an AA flight number it earns 150% rdm. Is there any way it matters which airline operates the flight in terms of earning AS Mileage Plan miles?
If booked through BA with a BA flight number it earns 250% rdm. If booked through AA with an AA flight number it earns 150% rdm. Is there any way it matters which airline operates the flight in terms of earning AS Mileage Plan miles?
Dec 3, 2021, 4:16 pm
#1207
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: Alaska MVPG (OWS)
Posts: 32
Sorry I didn’t see your question before you flew but I’m glad things worked out, you are correct OW does not have an alliance wide interline interline agreement but I have found that AS has been more accommodating than not with partner flights even on separate PNR.
Last edited by furnace; Dec 4, 2021 at 2:00 am
Dec 4, 2021, 8:43 am
#1208
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,842
Quick question: I booked tickets for family members with one of my companion passes and my AS Visa for a trip to Canada next year. What happens with the funds if the trip gets cancelled
(A) due to unworkable schedule change from Alaska
(B) tightened Covid travel restrictions making travel to Canada impossible again
(C) voluntarily by the travelers for other reasons
Both travelers are unlikely going to be able to use AS travel credit or reschedule the trip to a later date. Neither currently has an AS MP account. I assume for (A) I can ask for a full refund to my credit card. What about (B) and (C)? Can I get wallet credit into my account since I would be able to use the funds for my own travel?
(Re: the companion pass itself, I am not worried about getting that returned)
(A) due to unworkable schedule change from Alaska
(B) tightened Covid travel restrictions making travel to Canada impossible again
(C) voluntarily by the travelers for other reasons
Both travelers are unlikely going to be able to use AS travel credit or reschedule the trip to a later date. Neither currently has an AS MP account. I assume for (A) I can ask for a full refund to my credit card. What about (B) and (C)? Can I get wallet credit into my account since I would be able to use the funds for my own travel?
(Re: the companion pass itself, I am not worried about getting that returned)
Dec 4, 2021, 4:00 pm
#1209
Join Date: Apr 2020
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; AS 100k; BA Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 442
Hi guys, are AS elites eligible for any free oversized/overweight baggage? I can't find information on the AS website.
Dec 4, 2021, 5:21 pm
#1210
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 2,864
Technically, I don't believe so but I've brought boxed tall dining chair twice and have not been charged (I'm a 75K). I'm doing it a third time in a couple weeks and am keeping my fingers crossed.
Dec 4, 2021, 11:25 pm
#1211
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 2,864
After years an AS mileage plan member I finally signed up for and received a B of A Alaska credit card - I notice the MP# stamped on the back of my new card isn't the same as my longtime MP# through the AS site. Does this matter and will the two still be linked up for sign-up bonus, etc.?
Dec 4, 2021, 11:42 pm
#1212
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: ANC
Posts: 404
After years an AS mileage plan member I finally signed up for and received a B of A Alaska credit card - I notice the MP# stamped on the back of my new card isn't the same as my longtime MP# through the AS site. Does this matter and will the two still be linked up for sign-up bonus, etc.?
Dec 5, 2021, 8:35 pm
#1213
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: USA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 100K/ One World Emerald
Posts: 257
Booking SEA-LHR in I class and want to make sure I have this right.
If booked through BA with a BA flight number it earns 250% rdm. If booked through AA with an AA flight number it earns 150% rdm. Is there any way it matters which airline operates the flight in terms of earning AS Mileage Plan miles?
If booked through BA with a BA flight number it earns 250% rdm. If booked through AA with an AA flight number it earns 150% rdm. Is there any way it matters which airline operates the flight in terms of earning AS Mileage Plan miles?
Dec 6, 2021, 11:33 am
#1214
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: MFR
Programs: Alaska MVP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 714
Specifically: Operated By American Airlines BA1507 Boeing 777 jet Business Selling class: I
"Flights must fall within the eligible flight number range below, and your flight must be marketed and operated by British Airways or British Airways codeshare flights marketed by British Airways and operated by oneworld member airlines and affiliates."
Eligible flight numbers... 1-1999...
Alaska Airlines British Air partner info
So the flight in question, operated by AA but with a BA flight number, would earn AS miles at the BA rate, right?
"Flights must fall within the eligible flight number range below, and your flight must be marketed and operated by British Airways or British Airways codeshare flights marketed by British Airways and operated by oneworld member airlines and affiliates."
Eligible flight numbers... 1-1999...
Alaska Airlines British Air partner info
So the flight in question, operated by AA but with a BA flight number, would earn AS miles at the BA rate, right?
Dec 6, 2021, 5:23 pm
#1215
Join Date: Apr 2020
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; AS 100k; BA Silver; UA Silver
Posts: 442
To respond to my own previous question regarding oversized/overweight bags for AS elites... I called AS customer support, and CSR said that AS elites weren't eligible for any free or discounted fees for oversized/overweight bags.