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The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
Mar 11, 2017, 12:53 pm
#6046
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ANC
Programs: AS 100K, UA 1K, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Silver
Posts: 322
Oh it's getting that bad, AS is milking this one good. That coupled with the lousy speed because of the old equipment AS has makes it hard to swallow. At least I get 10 free passes from AMeX and save those for cross country and buy my shorter flights online before flight time, doesn't mean I like it. It's akin to the damn Boardrooms.
I purchased my online pass today for $17 I think, and that doesn't make me happy with the ultra-spotty speed and connection. However, I suffer from an affliction where I get anxiety when I don't have an internet connection. I'm a lost cause.
Mar 11, 2017, 4:32 pm
#6047
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,992
Interesting, I was actually just thinking how impressed I was with the wi-fi this morning in the PDX BR. The room was nearly full and I had an amazingly good speed.
I purchased my online pass today for $17 I think, and that doesn't make me happy with the ultra-spotty speed and connection. However, I suffer from an affliction where I get anxiety when I don't have an internet connection. I'm a lost cause.
I purchased my online pass today for $17 I think, and that doesn't make me happy with the ultra-spotty speed and connection. However, I suffer from an affliction where I get anxiety when I don't have an internet connection. I'm a lost cause.
Mar 11, 2017, 5:51 pm
#6048
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Oh it's getting that bad, AS is milking this one good. That coupled with the lousy speed because of the old equipment AS has makes it hard to swallow. At least I get 10 free passes from AMeX and save those for cross country and buy my shorter flights online before flight time, doesn't mean I like it. It's akin to the damn Boardrooms.
Mar 11, 2017, 6:18 pm
#6049
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,992
I have seen different price points on various airlines most of which in the US use Go Go. But not sure. If it was "standardized" you would see the same prices even on Go Go's website.
In any event it's too damn high for the quality of service.
In any event it's too damn high for the quality of service.
Mar 12, 2017, 10:11 pm
#6050
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
Going to take a risk and ruin it for myself if/once this spreads like wildfire ..... but I have a $3/mon pay as you go plan with t-mobile -- which works to get 1hr free in-flight wifi (for each segment too, score!)
Tempted to try scaling this and get one or two more burner numbers ...
Fortunately for me, my AS flight patterns cause me to be asleep for most of my longer flights, so 1hr/segment works plenty fine
Tempted to try scaling this and get one or two more burner numbers ...
Fortunately for me, my AS flight patterns cause me to be asleep for most of my longer flights, so 1hr/segment works plenty fine
Mar 14, 2017, 10:01 pm
#6051
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,947
I have 12 single-flight passes from the US Banks FlexPerks VISA which I tend to use on long TCONs, and buy the $16 day pass when I anticipate wanting to use it on both segments of a connecting itinerary...
Mar 15, 2017, 7:14 am
#6052
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,992
DL (and AS it seems from their web site?) are still $16 when purchased directly from the airline, although then I imagine it is only good on that particular airline's flights. Which is interesting because Gogo's generic day pass is now $19.
I have 12 single-flight passes from the US Banks FlexPerks VISA which I tend to use on long TCONs, and buy the $16 day pass when I anticipate wanting to use it on both segments of a connecting itinerary...
I have 12 single-flight passes from the US Banks FlexPerks VISA which I tend to use on long TCONs, and buy the $16 day pass when I anticipate wanting to use it on both segments of a connecting itinerary...
Mar 15, 2017, 9:09 am
#6053
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,947
For short flights Gogo sells a 1-hour pass for $7 in advance.
Mar 15, 2017, 11:31 am
#6054
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,992
But the pricing is fixed (and much cheaper, relatively) if you buy in advance. And the passes are good for a year if you change your mind about using one once on board, so there's probably little risk for most active FTers to buy one before the flight if you think you'll use it.
For short flights Gogo sells a 1-hour pass for $7 in advance.
For short flights Gogo sells a 1-hour pass for $7 in advance.
Mar 17, 2017, 11:52 pm
#6055
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,725
Monday I had to fly down to Orange County went into BR sign out front NO PP Now I have not renewed my BR after 14 years due to the lack of anything from AS. I do however fly FC so I am good. In talking to the staff there they explained the issue, but it was not until I witnessed the PP rush did I fully understand. About an hour or so after the long haul flights left the clubroom cleared out, they took the sign off and there was a RUSH of PP coming in, almost like they were lurking !! within 5 minutes they had to cut it off again.
Total disaster for PP and AS. American Express Centurion rooms are also being jammed. This whole issue of PP etc needs to be addressed pretty damn fast. LAX was the same last week.
Bottom line I can see and understand AS on this. Remember they get $25 a pop
Total disaster for PP and AS. American Express Centurion rooms are also being jammed. This whole issue of PP etc needs to be addressed pretty damn fast. LAX was the same last week.
Bottom line I can see and understand AS on this. Remember they get $25 a pop
Mar 18, 2017, 6:11 am
#6056
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
Programs: Alaska Million Miler, United Million Miler, Wyndham Rewards Diamond, Choice Hotels Diamond
Posts: 12,148
It just goes to show you can have decent internet speed and service on an airplane and, while I don't mind paying for the service, I won't pay for really slow service - which pretty much defines Go-Go's product as offered on Alaska.
Go-Go has got to go.
Last edited by Seat 2A; Mar 18, 2017 at 11:53 am
Mar 18, 2017, 1:11 pm
#6057
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CHA, MAN;
Programs: Delta DM 1 MM; Hz PC
Posts: 11,169
Mar 19, 2017, 12:04 am
#6059
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Mar 19, 2017, 3:44 am
#6060
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
Programs: Alaska Million Miler, United Million Miler, Wyndham Rewards Diamond, Choice Hotels Diamond
Posts: 12,148
You want a trip report on all-economy LCC Norwegian Airlines? 
For a Low Cost Carrier, they're a good operation. Seat pitch was surprisingly good as European LCCs go - about 31", maybe even 32". Only $74.00 one way to Helsinki from Gatwick - 1150 miles.
For a Low Cost Carrier, they're a good operation. Seat pitch was surprisingly good as European LCCs go - about 31", maybe even 32". Only $74.00 one way to Helsinki from Gatwick - 1150 miles.