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#6766
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,235
#6767
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ANC
Programs: Alaska 100k
Posts: 1,012
Really? I haven't been on a flight since July 10th. I am shaking...... I am heading to LAX with a friend who is going back to KGL.
I am doing a Status Match to Premier Platinum with UA and need to earn 18K PQM to retain it through January 2021. Thought that since I was in LA anyway, why not do it all in one run! Destination HKG..... So yes, UA & HKG. At least my very first flight will be in F LAX-SFO if that is any consolation. Route LAX-SFO-HKG-GUM-HNL-SFO-PHX. 20,088 PQM & wait for it..... 8388 Award Miles.
Remember, I am always the first to admit my craziness. I am exempt from PQD and status would be nice if flying SQ for AS accural. I am also interested in UAs new non-stop service EWR-CPT starting in December.
James
I am doing a Status Match to Premier Platinum with UA and need to earn 18K PQM to retain it through January 2021. Thought that since I was in LA anyway, why not do it all in one run! Destination HKG..... So yes, UA & HKG. At least my very first flight will be in F LAX-SFO if that is any consolation. Route LAX-SFO-HKG-GUM-HNL-SFO-PHX. 20,088 PQM & wait for it..... 8388 Award Miles.
Remember, I am always the first to admit my craziness. I am exempt from PQD and status would be nice if flying SQ for AS accural. I am also interested in UAs new non-stop service EWR-CPT starting in December.
James
My last flight (OO-operated DEN-RKS) had water service due to the duration. The FA quickly walked the aisle with a bottle of water stopping to offer it to only 2 rows. She walked right past me while I tried to get her attention. When I asked for water, she seemed annoyed.
OTOH, I will keep flying them as my AS-alternate because they serve a lot of rural communities that I semi-frequently travel to where there is no AS service. And their app is more functional even if it is ugly.
#6768
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,980
United isn't terrible, but not exactly enjoyable. In the last year, I've flown 6-7 segments - all but the last two in mainline F (because of tens-of-dollars upgrades for non-status ). Their domestic F service leaves a lot to be desired - one 3-hr flight had no meal service and only 1 drink service. The FAs were apathetic to everyone except the occasional GS member in F. While I can appreciate that an airline would provide special service to FFs (As AS does), it doesn't mean you ignore everyone else too. Their Basic Economy (I don't purchase it, but it still affects me indirectly) is terrible and always causes people to get angry at gate agents.
My last flight (OO-operated DEN-RKS) had water service due to the duration. The FA quickly walked the aisle with a bottle of water stopping to offer it to only 2 rows. She walked right past me while I tried to get her attention. When I asked for water, she seemed annoyed.
OTOH, I will keep flying them as my AS-alternate because they serve a lot of rural communities that I semi-frequently travel to where there is no AS service. And their app is more functional even if it is ugly.
My last flight (OO-operated DEN-RKS) had water service due to the duration. The FA quickly walked the aisle with a bottle of water stopping to offer it to only 2 rows. She walked right past me while I tried to get her attention. When I asked for water, she seemed annoyed.
OTOH, I will keep flying them as my AS-alternate because they serve a lot of rural communities that I semi-frequently travel to where there is no AS service. And their app is more functional even if it is ugly.
#6769
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: 42,942
I have trademarked that phrase and will expect a large royalty checked to be delivered to me personally in short order.
I have also trademarked:
Friends don't let enemies fly United
Friends don't let ex-wives fly United and
Friends don't let XXXXX fly United (where (XXXXX) is any organic or non-organic material
I have also trademarked:
Friends don't let enemies fly United
Friends don't let ex-wives fly United and
Friends don't let XXXXX fly United (where (XXXXX) is any organic or non-organic material
#6770
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: 42,942
On another note has anyone seen a slight decline in the "friendly skies" of Alaska Airlines? More in particular the gate agents. I have had two really bad experiences asking simple questions one that caused me to walk away and open up Delta on my phone to see if there was a open flight to BOI from SEA. If it were not for the fact that there were no decent seats left, all centers I would have taken it. Still pondering writing AS. just hate cut and paste answers
#6771
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,235
#6772
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
On another note has anyone seen a slight decline in the "friendly skies" of Alaska Airlines? More in particular the gate agents. I have had two really bad experiences asking simple questions one that caused me to walk away and open up Delta on my phone to see if there was a open flight to BOI from SEA. If it were not for the fact that there were no decent seats left, all centers I would have taken it. Still pondering writing AS. just hate cut and paste answers
#6773
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,309
... What I have noticed is at SEA is that there are a LOT of folks coming up to the GAs and asking for better seats or upgrades to FC despite the announcements that it is "a very full flight, we need xxx more people to check their bag free of charge". So, I can imagine it would be easy for a GA to slip into the "what part of full flight did you not hear" mode, but even so I have not seen abruptness or rudeness to those passengers. ...
#6774
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,980
Surprising to hear that about BOI, they have been super nice each time I fly out of there. What I have noticed is at SEA is that there are a LOT of folks coming up to the GAs and asking for better seats or upgrades to FC despite the announcements that it is "a very full flight, we need xxx more people to check their bag free of charge". So, I can imagine it would be easy for a GA to slip into the "what part of full flight did you not hear" mode, but even so I have not seen abruptness or rudeness to those passengers. I cringe now each time my departure gate is at anything but N, because the new lounge is such an escape from the massive crowds at SEA. It is obvious that cruise season is in full swing. (even the ferry yesterday, mid day from Bremerton to Seattle was much more full than I have ever seen it at other than rush hour commutes.
#6775
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,506
I was reminded a couple of hours ago that sometimes even AC Transit has more reliable pre departure beverage service than Alaska Airlines. And you can get the hard stuff, too!
Last edited by Eastbay1K; Aug 17, 2019 at 12:32 am
#6776
#6777
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,980
So I have a question beckoa It has been over a year since I crashed through the million mile mark on AS, so far I have not gotten my bag tags and I have called and written twice. Is there a shortage of MM bag tags? some friends commented that AS didn't give them out as they had theirs on AA/DL. The "letter" took six months and the model plane about three. Nothing from Nothing but there seems to be a diminished value here.
#6778
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
FYI, I hit my MM on May 11, 2019. I did get my MM tags and my gift (wine club membership). I do not recall how long it took, but the letter indicating my gift for the winery was dated July 1. The wine club letter came first, then a bit later the tags came. Are you talking to Mileage Plan or Customer Care?
Last edited by ctporter; Aug 18, 2019 at 3:37 pm Reason: added date of the wine club letter
#6779
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
James
#6780
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
As of today, I still have 3230 miles to get to 75k for the year, sine I also have 5 trips booked and need to book two more I know I will make it. When depends on if other trips need to get booked between now and my last already booked flight. Congrats on getting too 75K!