2022 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
Aug 8, 22, 3:22 pm
#781
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 50
Just called Alaska to book a British Airways award 345 days out that I see availability for via BA, the agent said this was not possible and they can only book 330 days out. There is a Points Guy article claiming the opposite is true and I should be able to book this. Should I HUCA, or is this not possible?
Aug 10, 22, 1:42 pm
#782
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 146
Weird stuff on the website:
Searching awards outside of NA gives:
"CGK to TYO cannot be booked through this Web site because international award travel must be from or to a U.S., Mexican or Canadian city."
The same award still works with clicking "All Search Options".
Hopefully AS recognizes that awards are not always from North America and gets rid of that error...
Searching awards outside of NA gives:
"CGK to TYO cannot be booked through this Web site because international award travel must be from or to a U.S., Mexican or Canadian city."
The same award still works with clicking "All Search Options".
Hopefully AS recognizes that awards are not always from North America and gets rid of that error...
Aug 10, 22, 5:03 pm
#783
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold100K, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 13
Originally Posted by SeaLuggageLover
You can't split payment methods on the same reservation with AS, even if you call. It's really frustrating since it limits your opportunities to share your benefits with companions since sometimes it makes sense to use cash for one party and miles for the other, etc.
Me: MVP Gold 100K
Wife: MVP Gold
Child 1: MVP
Child 2: MVP
As a Gold and Gold 100K each of us would be eligible to upgrade a companion traveling with us into FC (pending available U space). But if we book a reservation with all 4 of us then NONE of us get listed on the UG list.
Aug 11, 22, 12:55 am
#784
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS MVP 75k, Hyatt Globalist, Hhonors Diamond, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 57
I am looking at booking a F flight on BA sold as AA flight number. If i provide my Alaska FF number to AA, will i get RDM as per BA table or as per AA table. BA seems to have better bonuses for same fare class.
Last edited by pointsrunner; Aug 11, 22 at 12:58 am Reason: typo
Aug 11, 22, 1:08 am
#785
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: TX
Programs: Alaska, AA, Marriott
Posts: 937
Originally Posted by pointsrunner
I am looking at booking a F flight on BA sold as AA flight number. If i provide my Alaska FF number to AA, will i get RDM as per BA table or as per AA table. BA seems to have better bonuses for same fare class.
Aug 11, 22, 1:45 am
#786
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
Programs: AS 75k, UA peon, BA Bronze, AC E50k, HH Diamond, Fairmont Plat (RIP)
Posts: 7,564
Originally Posted by vji
Weird stuff on the website:
Searching awards outside of NA gives:
"CGK to TYO cannot be booked through this Web site because international award travel must be from or to a U.S., Mexican or Canadian city."
The same award still works with clicking "All Search Options".
Hopefully AS recognizes that awards are not always from North America and gets rid of that error...
Searching awards outside of NA gives:
"CGK to TYO cannot be booked through this Web site because international award travel must be from or to a U.S., Mexican or Canadian city."
The same award still works with clicking "All Search Options".
Hopefully AS recognizes that awards are not always from North America and gets rid of that error...
Aug 11, 22, 4:15 pm
#787
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Alaska Airlines
Posts: 36
Hi,
when does Alaska Airlines come out with its February, March, April schedule?
I know that those dates are bookable nowbut I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that ASA makes a lot of changes to flight schedules at a certain interval ahead of time.
thanks!
when does Alaska Airlines come out with its February, March, April schedule?
I know that those dates are bookable nowbut I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that ASA makes a lot of changes to flight schedules at a certain interval ahead of time.
thanks!
Aug 11, 22, 4:59 pm
#788
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS MVP 75k, Hyatt Globalist, Hhonors Diamond, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 57
I am a Seattle based flyer with MVP100k. For next year i am planning to aim for AA EXP (my travel patterns are shifting to international instead of domestic). AA does not have status match or challenge as of now, so lets assume i will start frim scratch. I am planning to use my AA frequent flyer number for AA and AS bookings.
1. What is my upgrade priority on AA flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
2. What is my upgrade priority on AS flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
1. What is my upgrade priority on AA flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
2. What is my upgrade priority on AS flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
Aug 11, 22, 5:01 pm
#789
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan - MVP Gold
Posts: 150
Originally Posted by pointsrunner
I am a Seattle based flyer with MVP100k. For next year i am planning to aim for AA EXP (my travel patterns are shifting to international instead of domestic). AA does not have status match or challenge as of now, so lets assume i will start frim scratch. I am planning to use my AA frequent flyer number for AA and AS bookings.
1. What is my upgrade priority on AA flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
2. What is my upgrade priority on AS flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
1. What is my upgrade priority on AA flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
2. What is my upgrade priority on AS flying with AA FF with MVP100k status
When using MVP or MVP Gold benefits, including First Class Upgrades, mileage may not be accrued in any other airlines' frequent flier program
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...nd-conditions/
Aug 11, 22, 5:16 pm
#790
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: AA PPro, DL Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 591
I booked a flight inside of the 120 hour window and was immediately upgraded to First with my AA Plat Pro status. If I attempt a same day change to a later flight when the time comes, do I keep the First class seat/upgrade or end up back in economy? Thanks!
Aug 11, 22, 5:26 pm
#791
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 683
Originally Posted by HiAperture
I booked a flight inside of the 120 hour window and was immediately upgraded to First with my AA Plat Pro status. If I attempt a same day change to a later flight when the time comes, do I keep the First class seat/upgrade or end up back in economy? Thanks!
Aug 17, 22, 12:42 am
#792
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: LH FTL, AS MVP 75k, AC 25k, IHG Plat
Posts: 919
Segment runs ex-SEA
I tried the search, is there a thread on segment runs?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
Aug 17, 22, 9:24 am
#793
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,441
Other people might be able to chime in with a better answer, but the first thought that comes to mind for segments ex-SEA is to book a milk run.
Unfortunately, I dont know much about the details on what it is or how to book it, but that might be a place to start
Unfortunately, I dont know much about the details on what it is or how to book it, but that might be a place to start
Originally Posted by DTS;[url=tel:34521167
34521167[/url]]I tried the search, is there a thread on segment runs?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
Aug 17, 22, 9:49 am
#794
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG75K | oneworld Emerald
Posts: 572
Originally Posted by DTS
I tried the search, is there a thread on segment runs?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
I am close to 70k miles, but only have two AS segments under my belt for 2022, two more AS r/t booked. Had to cancel a couple of my weekend trips in the past months. Any tips on how to tackle this ex-SEA?
Aug 17, 22, 10:20 am
#795
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 2,261
Originally Posted by Ford Fairlane
I remember reading here a couple years back that someone did 3 SEA/PDX RTs in a single day to rack up segments.
