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
Mar 12, 2018, 2:19 pm
#6376
Join Date: May 2017
Location: SEA
Posts: 355
If they don't, just sign up for a BA account. I picked one up last year, so all my domestic AA flights go to that now. Plus, now that I have status on BA I get to access all the AA lounges domestically, so it's better than an AA account.
Mar 13, 2018, 9:39 pm
#6378
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, 2018, 9:22 am
#6380
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
Mar 19, 2018, 11:21 am
#6381
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 100K, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 876
I forgot to take a picture, but I did forward the comments on to Alaska. Bags took 30 minutes as well, and on boarding they held us all in a Jetway for 15 minutes as the aircraft wasn't ready. Overall not a great trip this time.
Mar 19, 2018, 12:02 pm
#6382
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,991
It happens and the more you fly the more likely it does happen.
Mar 19, 2018, 12:30 pm
#6383
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 100K, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 876
Agreed on that statement. Also cranky from lack of sleep and loads of travel the last 3 days. Last year my problems with Alaska seemed minimal. This year just seems to be escalating. Its either a great trip or the whole thing has issues. As a Delta convert its been interesting.
Mar 19, 2018, 4:06 pm
#6384
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: BLI
Programs: Alaska MVPG
Posts: 206
But sometimes you just want to get going so I understand your frustration.
Mar 19, 2018, 4:46 pm
#6385
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 100K, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 876
Mar 21, 2018, 5:26 am
#6387
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 21, 2018, 3:58 pm
#6388
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Renton, WA
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan MVP
Posts: 58
You guys bring up something I've been meaning to ask (I've searched and can't find confirmation). Is the 20-minute guarantee for your bag(s) specifically, or just when the belt starts moving? I can't remember a time that bags didn't start coming out within 20 minutes, but I've definitely had to wait longer than 20 minutes to get my own and wasn't sure if that qualified or not.
Mar 21, 2018, 4:28 pm
#6389
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
You guys bring up something I've been meaning to ask (I've searched and can't find confirmation). Is the 20-minute guarantee for your bag(s) specifically, or just when the belt starts moving? I can't remember a time that bags didn't start coming out within 20 minutes, but I've definitely had to wait longer than 20 minutes to get my own and wasn't sure if that qualified or not.
Since 2010 we have put a guarantee behind our baggage delivery. If your bags are not at baggage claim within 20 minutes of your plane’s arrival at the gate, we’ll offer you a $25 discount code for use on a future Alaska Airlines flight, or 2
It says "your bags" on their website. I'd take them up on it.