“The electronic bag tag trial has ended“
Feb 22, 2024, 9:08 am
#1
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“The electronic bag tag trial has ended“
Just got the most bizarre email from Alaska, where they state the EBT trial is over. But then offer the ability to buy more tags and straps.
So is it over or not? I guess I’ll find out Monday on the next flight.
So is it over or not? I guess I’ll find out Monday on the next flight.
Feb 22, 2024, 9:14 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, Costco Executive Member, Safeway Club Card
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$79 to buy another one while supplies last…
While I do actually want one more (was denied earlier in the trial when they offered additional units via an email blast) I’m not willing to shell out US currency for it as it really helps out Alaska way more than it helps me.
Can’t wait to find out how this works for you. Hopefully seamless despite the trial ending.
While I do actually want one more (was denied earlier in the trial when they offered additional units via an email blast) I’m not willing to shell out US currency for it as it really helps out Alaska way more than it helps me.
Can’t wait to find out how this works for you. Hopefully seamless despite the trial ending.
Feb 22, 2024, 9:20 am
#4
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Feb 22, 2024, 9:23 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX/SFO
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Feb 22, 2024, 9:23 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2021
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I got the email and immediately got the strap replacement kit and ordered 2 more electronic bag tags (1 have my original one still and the agents are amazed still since they havent seen one in ages!). They can be used by a host of other carriers such as QR and LH. Hopefully, BA and others will come on board to allow this bag tag to be used with thier baggage.
i overall like traveling with no plastic tags.....given how much i travel...the plastic is piling up on just bag tags. I hope all carriers will try to go to a compostable paper bag tag soon.
i overall like traveling with no plastic tags.....given how much i travel...the plastic is piling up on just bag tags. I hope all carriers will try to go to a compostable paper bag tag soon.
Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 am
#9
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The trial is over. They're now going to be available to the general public
Feb 22, 2024, 10:05 am
#10
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Feb 22, 2024, 10:24 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Yeah, I'm confused by this email as well. Is the program being rolled out to all customers now, or is it being wound down and discontinued?
Feb 22, 2024, 10:46 am
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Feb 22, 2024, 10:56 am
#14
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Or I just have poor reading comprehension. I was just hoping they’d get down to something a little sleeker so have only used it twice on Alaska, with the last time over a year ago it seems like. I’ll have to look for it.
Feb 22, 2024, 10:57 am
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