First Year Being down from 75K to Gold
Apr 9, 2023, 5:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
First Year Being down from 75K to Gold
I haven’t been Gold in probably a decade and I don’t remember all the innuendoes. Apparently I’m not allowed to select premium seats until three days out on discounted fares? When did this come into play? Can I still change award tickets at will without issue? Is SDC still an option? I feel stupid calling or asking about things I think I’m entitled to because I’m use to being 75k to find out I’m not. Is there anything else I should be aware of?
Apr 9, 2023, 5:32 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,030
Its always been three days for gold to select premium on non-qualifying fares. Yes you can still change tickets (awards and paid) whenever, you don't have to have elite status to do that and yes you can SDC.
Apr 9, 2023, 6:28 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
I haven’t been Gold in probably a decade and I don’t remember all the innuendoes. Apparently I’m not allowed to select premium seats until three days out on discounted fares? When did this come into play? Can I still change award tickets at will without issue? Is SDC still an option? I feel stupid calling or asking about things I think I’m entitled to because I’m use to being 75k to find out I’m not. Is there anything else I should be aware of?
You may want to see how much an upfare is from the fare class booked to fare class N. How does that compare to the PC fee on your flight? You do have the option of waiting until T-72 to move yourself but you risk being in a position with only middle seats or no seats available in PC.
AS has recently monetized exit row seating. I am not sure if it is option for selection for MVPG at time of booking.
James
Apr 9, 2023, 7:27 pm
#4
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 422
"AS has recently monetized exit row seating. I am not sure if it is option for selection for MVPG at time of booking."
As an MPV Gold, you can currently book an exit row seat for free at time of booking (G fare and up). You can attempt to move to PE at 72 hrs (some day going to 48 hrs to match AA), if it is available. I find row 17 to very comfortable for leg room (38" pitch) with a seat that reclines slightly but overhead is taken up with emergency equipment. You board category A, so overhead space should not be a problem forward of row 17.
As an MPV Gold, you can currently book an exit row seat for free at time of booking (G fare and up). You can attempt to move to PE at 72 hrs (some day going to 48 hrs to match AA), if it is available. I find row 17 to very comfortable for leg room (38" pitch) with a seat that reclines slightly but overhead is taken up with emergency equipment. You board category A, so overhead space should not be a problem forward of row 17.
Apr 9, 2023, 8:06 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
"AS has recently monetized exit row seating. I am not sure if it is option for selection for MVPG at time of booking."
As an MPV Gold, you can currently book an exit row seat for free at time of booking (G fare and up). You can attempt to move to PE at 72 hrs (some day going to 48 hrs to match AA), if it is available. I find row 17 to very comfortable for leg room (38" pitch) with a seat that reclines slightly but overhead is taken up with emergency equipment. You board category A, so overhead space should not be a problem forward of row 17.
As an MPV Gold, you can currently book an exit row seat for free at time of booking (G fare and up). You can attempt to move to PE at 72 hrs (some day going to 48 hrs to match AA), if it is available. I find row 17 to very comfortable for leg room (38" pitch) with a seat that reclines slightly but overhead is taken up with emergency equipment. You board category A, so overhead space should not be a problem forward of row 17.
James
Apr 10, 2023, 1:07 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 2,865
Basic MVP should allow for exit row booking. IIRC PC booking is instant for 75K, 48 hours for Gold and 24 hours for MVP. The benefits definitely fall off as status drops but for me just basic MVP is nice with exit row booking and elite bag drop. Gold doesn't move needle for me much. I'm either going to chase 75K or settle for MVP.
Apr 10, 2023, 10:15 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Alaska Gold 100k
Posts: 959
How do you check the “N” update cost? Is that simply just pricing a paid Premium seat, which is usually displayed on the seat chart (minus of course the cost of the original seat)? Or am I missing something. I’m a 75k but have had medical issues this year which has caused me to cancel over $7,000 in flights through June including a Euro trip in business on BA so I assume I will be down to Gold or MVP next year.
Apr 10, 2023, 11:48 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
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How do you check the “N” update cost? Is that simply just pricing a paid Premium seat, which is usually displayed on the seat chart (minus of course the cost of the original seat)? Or am I missing something. I’m a 75k but have had medical issues this year which has caused me to cancel over $7,000 in flights through June including a Euro trip in business on BA so I assume I will be down to Gold or MVP next year.
James
Apr 10, 2023, 12:20 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 601
Apr 10, 2023, 2:22 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
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Thanks for clarifying... Also, I always opt out of upgrade to PC by unchecking the box. The upgrade processor does all kinds of weird stuff (that ironically it says it won't do) like moving from window to aisle or, worse yet, a middle seat.
Apr 10, 2023, 6:47 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
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Look for GGU fares by selecting Gold Guest Upgrade in the upgrade drop-down at the initial search or clicking the Gold Guest Upgrade radio button on the left of the search results. Since the lowest fare class a GGU can be applied to is N, it will show you the price in the upgrade column that would be eligible for an MVPG to select PC at booking. Compare that to what the fee is to purchase the PC seat upgrade with no status.
James
James
Apr 10, 2023, 7:34 pm
#12
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 138
