2022 Alaska Airlines *FLAME-FREE* Q&A Thread: All Welcome, New and Old!
Jan 12, 2023, 4:16 pm
#1291
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 141
Newbie AS member question...
Are redemption rates a product solely of demand (i.e. rates go up as availability declines)? Or is there some influence from sales, timing, etc.?
Was eyeing up an itinerary last night, and the redemption prices have doubled as of this morning.
Thanks!
Are redemption rates a product solely of demand (i.e. rates go up as availability declines)? Or is there some influence from sales, timing, etc.?
Was eyeing up an itinerary last night, and the redemption prices have doubled as of this morning.
Thanks!
Jan 12, 2023, 4:25 pm
#1292
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan - MVP Gold
Posts: 183
Newbie AS member question...
Are redemption rates a product solely of demand (i.e. rates go up as availability declines)? Or is there some influence from sales, timing, etc.?
Was eyeing up an itinerary last night, and the redemption prices have doubled as of this morning.
Thanks!
Are redemption rates a product solely of demand (i.e. rates go up as availability declines)? Or is there some influence from sales, timing, etc.?
Was eyeing up an itinerary last night, and the redemption prices have doubled as of this morning.
Thanks!
This can go up and down based on demand, how close you are to departure (particularly less than 2 weeks), etc.
It might go further up if demand stays high. It might go down if AS determines the price is too high and it's preventing them from filling the plane.
Either way, since there's no fee to cancel a cash or award ticket, might as well just book now, then cancel and rebook if you can get a more favorable rate later.
Jan 12, 2023, 5:29 pm
#1293
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 763
Any idea why the MVP line has a one hour wait today?
Jan 12, 2023, 5:49 pm
#1294
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan - MVP Gold
Posts: 183
Their IT systems seem to be having issues check-in down (mobile/website)?
So that's likely pushing a lot of people to call.
So that's likely pushing a lot of people to call.
Jan 12, 2023, 9:47 pm
#1295
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 141
The cost of an award ticket on AS metal depends on available fare buckets, just like cash tickets.
This can go up and down based on demand, how close you are to departure (particularly less than 2 weeks), etc.
It might go further up if demand stays high. It might go down if AS determines the price is too high and it's preventing them from filling the plane.
Either way, since there's no fee to cancel a cash or award ticket, might as well just book now, then cancel and rebook if you can get a more favorable rate later.
This can go up and down based on demand, how close you are to departure (particularly less than 2 weeks), etc.
It might go further up if demand stays high. It might go down if AS determines the price is too high and it's preventing them from filling the plane.
Either way, since there's no fee to cancel a cash or award ticket, might as well just book now, then cancel and rebook if you can get a more favorable rate later.
I'll just book, and keep re-checking incessantly.