Ford Fairlane

Yes, I researched routings that got me back to SEA around the same time and asked to go through ANC. I didn't even wait to hear what alternative they were going to offer. I was a little surprised the Agent agreed to it. I'll only have enough time in ANC for a couple Bloody Marys in the lounge. Plus, there'll probably still be some COVID-19 restrictions I wouldn't be able to skirt (the trip via ANC is in late March, the other, late April).

Edit: Both itins have 4 nights on Maui. No way I'd just MR through Hawaii.

PDXPremier

Oh no, don't MR through Hawaii....just MR on the way home

jrl767

I’m sitting on that exact itinerary (overnight at OAK, arriving ~1155pm and departing ~noon; nearby Holiday Inn on points) for mid Oct, booked in I for something like $419 each way ... unfortunately I don’t think Mrs767 will be too thrilled to reroute on *any* redeye, much less via ANC

simonsuo

The PDX-ONT route has been reduced from twice daily to once daily until later summer. Have to cancel, wasted my 30% off with a good deal back then on that route. And my LAX-FLL mileage run no longer works without an overnight stay. Not happy!

Question, I used discount code when making the reservation, and the agent refuse to re-issue a new one if I want to book a new route (LAX-IAD still mileage run workable). Is it how things work? Feels like they lure us in with a discount code, then boom, your route no longer works and you won't have your discount code back.

Buster CT1K

Yes this is how things work. I had an upfare of approx $60 to get moved to an itinerary that worked for me (from a different departing airport) and asked the agent if I could have the code back. She said no. Then I asked if she could give me a $50 voucher as goodwill gesture and she said yes.

Ford Fairlane

I reckon I'm lucky that most of my sometime travel companions wouldn't mind a redeye back from Hawaii, though a couple probably wouldn't care for the stopover along the way.

I don't mind overnighting in a terminal by myself, but would never ask someone else to. Esp. OAK. Pretty sure the reason I was flying out of OAK at 7 AM was because that flight was by far cheaper than all the later OAK>SEA flights on those days and I was trying to book only with what Wallet funds I had at that point.

I will say this: I hope one can get a Gin and Tonic again by the time I redeye OGG > ANC. Those have always key to bearable redeyes for me.

Eight months out, but I hope you have a grand time in OGG. I certainly can't wait to get back to my favorite hiking trails and snorkeling spots.

Chugach

Back when NW flew ANC-OGG, it wasn’t at all uncommon for people to go MSP-ANC-OGG (all on the same plane, different flight numbers though).

HawaiianEgg

I booked a nonstop SFO to HNL flight for early May. I did this months ago thinking that Alaska was actively serving this route. Right now all the flights have stopovers at SEA or other airports and they are not even claiming to have direct flights until April. I am not sure I believe them. What are the odds that this route will be activated by early May? Thanks in advance.

Eastbay1K

I'd give the odds a "so so." I'm currently booked on an April HNL/SFO. My outbound is now via LAX. It is still scheduled, but not daily, in April.

HawaiianEgg

I believe that once Alaska confirms that the direct flight is canceled (if that happens), I can get a refund which is what I'd prefer. Do you know how long they would wait to tell me? I am hoping not to get a last minute email that I am being rerouted through SEA or somewhere else.

PDXpress

You would be eligible for a refund in that situation. They may not actively tell you about a schedule change. It's a good practice to pull up your reservations on the web or app every Sunday or Monday to check for changes.

anhuang19

I just found out my early may direct flight was cancelled. Rerouted via SAN. I may keep the extra legs as I intend to go to Hawaii still.

econ

Does AS entertain requests to change routing if one leg of a connecting itinerary changes to non-mainline?

One of my flights was changed to an E175, and trying to see if there is an opportunity here to re-route and pick up some more miles.

Eastbay1K

Here we go again - not sure yet how I've been rebooked, but it is the third time this month.

be_rettSEA

Did the departure or arrival time change >1 hr? I don't believe change of aircraft type/operating airline with AS designation would qualify for this, but a SDC may still be possible.