Nov 22, 2012, 4:10 am
Last edit by: jackal
Welcome to the 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
-- a place to just relax and have some fun. Stop in and see what's happening! 
The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
May 12, 2016, 7:12 am
#5628
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,997
May 12, 2016, 10:59 am
#5631
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,997
May 13, 2016, 10:32 pm
#5632
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Finally going to Alaska on Alaska for the first time. Somewhat fitting as my travel has dried up faster than a spilled glass in Death Valley with nothing planned for the rest of the year so this is it.
Anywho, I'm drinking Alaskan Amber right now to get in the mood, but do I play Johnny Horton on takeoff or landing?
Anywho, I'm drinking Alaskan Amber right now to get in the mood, but do I play Johnny Horton on takeoff or landing?
May 13, 2016, 11:34 pm
#5633
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Asked the wonderful staff and they think it's possible with the machine that have up at the front desk but they've never done themselves.
Other option they gave is a business center outside security. Directions were to go to the clock in the middle outside security and climb the stairs and it's right there.
May 15, 2016, 6:09 pm
#5634
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: ANC
Programs: AS; Hyatt; Bonvoy
Posts: 1,718
I recently flew two Horizon flights, SEA-BLI and the return. It's probably been 15 years or more since the last time I flew QX - and about as long since I was at BLI - and both were quite a change from what I remember.
I recall the old Bellingham terminal where you ended up going outside to get checked bags that were dropped manually after being off-loaded. The old airport design also had essentially no waiting area post-security. My, how that airport terminal has changed - and for the better. It's gorgeous!
But I also remember getting free drinks on those BLI-SEA flights - as I recall, they poured complimentary cups of beer, and I think there were snacks, too. These days all you get is a cup of warm water ... sigh.
I recall the old Bellingham terminal where you ended up going outside to get checked bags that were dropped manually after being off-loaded. The old airport design also had essentially no waiting area post-security. My, how that airport terminal has changed - and for the better. It's gorgeous!
But I also remember getting free drinks on those BLI-SEA flights - as I recall, they poured complimentary cups of beer, and I think there were snacks, too. These days all you get is a cup of warm water ... sigh.
May 15, 2016, 6:40 pm
#5635
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,997
I recently flew two Horizon flights, SEA-BLI and the return. It's probably been 15 years or more since the last time I flew QX - and about as long since I was at BLI - and both were quite a change from what I remember.
I recall the old Bellingham terminal where you ended up going outside to get checked bags that were dropped manually after being off-loaded. The old airport design also had essentially no waiting area post-security. My, how that airport terminal has changed - and for the better. It's gorgeous!
But I also remember getting free drinks on those BLI-SEA flights - as I recall, they poured complimentary cups of beer, and I think there were snacks, too. These days all you get is a cup of warm water ... sigh.
I recall the old Bellingham terminal where you ended up going outside to get checked bags that were dropped manually after being off-loaded. The old airport design also had essentially no waiting area post-security. My, how that airport terminal has changed - and for the better. It's gorgeous!
But I also remember getting free drinks on those BLI-SEA flights - as I recall, they poured complimentary cups of beer, and I think there were snacks, too. These days all you get is a cup of warm water ... sigh.
Well you could hope for DL service then AS will fly a 737-8, blankets pillows full hot meal !! right ?
May 15, 2016, 11:17 pm
#5636
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Boarded a Q400 through the front door on a jet bridge (prop bridge?). I'm so disoriented.
Boarding order in FAI tonight
-families with children under two and people who need extra time
-active duty military
-Gold 75K. Gold 75K.
-Gold MVP
-2016 MVPs
and that where I got on so I have no idea if 2015 or 2017 MVPs boarded next.
Boarding order in FAI tonight
-families with children under two and people who need extra time
-active duty military
-Gold 75K. Gold 75K.
-Gold MVP
-2016 MVPs
and that where I got on so I have no idea if 2015 or 2017 MVPs boarded next.
May 16, 2016, 2:02 am
#5637
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,197
Mango Thai, just down International Blvd. just past Sharp's, is pretty good. A good option for those looking for something walking distance from the terminal and different than the normally-recommended Sharps/Dave's/13 Coins, though it doesn't quite stand up to Bai Tong, of course.
May 16, 2016, 8:36 am
#5638
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,260
Mango Thai, just down International Blvd. just past Sharp's, is pretty good. A good option for those looking for something walking distance from the terminal and different than the normally-recommended Sharps/Dave's/13 Coins, though it doesn't quite stand up to Bai Tong, of course.
May 17, 2016, 4:10 pm
#5639
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
Sorry if this is a naive question, but I just got $300 to take the next flight (3 hours later). Is that the going rate?
May 17, 2016, 4:37 pm
#5640
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Hilton/Marriott Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 2,036