Alaska Airlines to join oneworld
Mar 30, 2021, 4:43 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,595
Presumably those regularly travelling up and down the west coast and to Hawaii are already using Alaska Airlines for the reasons you state. It would make no sense for Alaska to change this. Joining an alliance does not mean you need to change your own product. I'm sure Alaska would be quite happy for AA members to switch!
Last edited by 1Aturnleft; Mar 30, 2021 at 11:26 pm
Mar 31, 2021, 6:12 am
#93
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
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As a datamark, as a BA Gold, I was able to select preferred seats ( including exit-row seats ) for free on an Alaska flight as today. The AS website also shows me as oneworld Emerald.
However, Premium Class is not free for oneworld partner elites ( which has free food, beverages and a guaranteed blocked middle seat )
However, Premium Class is not free for oneworld partner elites ( which has free food, beverages and a guaranteed blocked middle seat )
Mar 31, 2021, 11:03 pm
#95
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat,
Posts: 2,281
Just used my BAEC Silver status to enter SEA AS lounge. Didn’t really need to because they accept PP but gave it the old FT “why not” DP. Was expecting a premium drink chit like they do with AA but AS already offers pretty good house drinks so no big deal that they didn’t.
Apr 1, 2021, 8:13 pm
#96
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Pompé, CA/UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, United Premier Silver; Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 73
Currently enjoying the AS LAX Lounge on an AS LAX-SJC. Managed to jump the queue set up for Priority Pass after walking through the AS flow charts for access. Just had to get off the AS/AA page and utilize the BA/etc. one.
Front desk/entry staff are a lot more personable that the T4 alternative, plus free beer.
Front desk/entry staff are a lot more personable that the T4 alternative, plus free beer.
Apr 3, 2021, 6:09 am
#97
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Helvetia
Programs: AS; BA Silver; UA; HH Gold; Sprüngli Connaisseur
Posts: 2,912
Currently enjoying the AS LAX Lounge on an AS LAX-SJC. Managed to jump the queue set up for Priority Pass after walking through the AS flow charts for access. Just had to get off the AS/AA page and utilize the BA/etc. one.
Front desk/entry staff are a lot more personable that the T4 alternative, plus free beer.
Front desk/entry staff are a lot more personable that the T4 alternative, plus free beer.
Apr 7, 2021, 10:18 pm
#98
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Seattle, WA (US)
Programs: Oneworld (Emerald)
Posts: 127
Just earned my first tier points from AS flights and monitored closely to see when they post to BAEC. Flights from this past Friday (4/2) and Sunday (4/4) both posted at the same time on Wednesday (4/7), at some point between 6pm and 8pm PDT. (For comparison, AS flights typically post to AAdvantage on Tuesday nights.)
Both flights match what the tier points calculator shows, so I'm happy to report that there doesn't seem to be any issue there.
Both flights match what the tier points calculator shows, so I'm happy to report that there doesn't seem to be any issue there.
Apr 20, 2021, 10:21 am
#99
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Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Some data marks from AS flights that I have taken recently as a BAEC Gold:
IAD-LAX ( Y in 737-900ER )
- No Premium Class upgrades for partner elites, however, exit row seats and preferred seats are free of charge for BAEC Gold's ( Not available for Saver fares though )
- 3x32kgs baggage allowance
- Boarding in Group A ( Just after First Class )
- Onboard exit-row legroom is super generous
- Onboard received free beer&wine and a chocolate as an OWE which others didn't get in addition to the regular service
- Discounted offer to F received at OLCI for $213.40, however, I am unsure if I would have got 140TP's or 20TP's, so I skipped it as the adjacent seat was empty at that time. If someone has the answer for this part, I would highly appreciate it; I have asked this in the AS forum twice but got no answer.
LAX-DCA ( F in A321 )
- Alaska Lounge in LAX is much superior compared to the AA Admirals Club in T4; if you have time, I'll strongly suggest you to visit the Alaska Lounge rather than the Admirals Club.
- First Class passengers board just after those who need pre-boarding.
- Same seats as TK's new regional Business Class product on 737MAX's and A321neo's
- Choice of cheese plate and a sandwich after departure
- Snack basket came mid-way and additional snacks were available at the galley
- About an hour before landing, heated chocolate chip cookies were served.
- The lead FA came multiple times for drinks; however, you could request more through the call button.
For both flights, as the previous poster mentioned, I have got my Avios & Tier Points, the first Wednesday late-night after I took the respective flights.
IAD-LAX ( Y in 737-900ER )
- No Premium Class upgrades for partner elites, however, exit row seats and preferred seats are free of charge for BAEC Gold's ( Not available for Saver fares though )
- 3x32kgs baggage allowance
- Boarding in Group A ( Just after First Class )
- Onboard exit-row legroom is super generous
- Onboard received free beer&wine and a chocolate as an OWE which others didn't get in addition to the regular service
- Discounted offer to F received at OLCI for $213.40, however, I am unsure if I would have got 140TP's or 20TP's, so I skipped it as the adjacent seat was empty at that time. If someone has the answer for this part, I would highly appreciate it; I have asked this in the AS forum twice but got no answer.
LAX-DCA ( F in A321 )
- Alaska Lounge in LAX is much superior compared to the AA Admirals Club in T4; if you have time, I'll strongly suggest you to visit the Alaska Lounge rather than the Admirals Club.
- First Class passengers board just after those who need pre-boarding.
- Same seats as TK's new regional Business Class product on 737MAX's and A321neo's
- Choice of cheese plate and a sandwich after departure
- Snack basket came mid-way and additional snacks were available at the galley
- About an hour before landing, heated chocolate chip cookies were served.
- The lead FA came multiple times for drinks; however, you could request more through the call button.
For both flights, as the previous poster mentioned, I have got my Avios & Tier Points, the first Wednesday late-night after I took the respective flights.
Apr 20, 2021, 10:31 am
#100
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,011
Some data marks from AS flights that I have taken recently as a BAEC Gold:
- Discounted offer to F received at OLCI for $213.40, however, I am unsure if I would have got 140TP's or 20TP's, so I skipped it as the adjacent seat was empty at that time. If someone has the answer for this part, I would highly appreciate it; I have asked this in the AS forum twice but got no answer.
- Discounted offer to F received at OLCI for $213.40, however, I am unsure if I would have got 140TP's or 20TP's, so I skipped it as the adjacent seat was empty at that time. If someone has the answer for this part, I would highly appreciate it; I have asked this in the AS forum twice but got no answer.
Apr 20, 2021, 10:37 am
#101
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I don't think anyone has tried this out yet as far as I know. I would be astonished if it's treated like a BA airport upgrade (tier points for higher class of service) and not like an AA airport upgrade (tier points for original class of service, upgrade treated akin to using points or another mechanism to upgrade).
Unfortunately paid upgrades map to U fare class, thus no 40/140 TP's.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/use-miles#pay-upgrade
Upgrade to First Class on Alaska Airlines for as little as $23.00 USD. Paid upgrades may be available within 24 hours of flight departure through online check-in. They may be available on the calendar day of departure at a kiosk, airport ticket counter or at the departure gate.
Paid upgrades are valid on operated by Alaska Airlines and by SkyWest operating on behalf of Alaska Airlines. Paid upgrades are subject to availability, do not include stopovers, and exclude industry discounts. Prices are based on one-way trip miles, as shown above, unless otherwise noted. No stopovers allowed. Upgrades are subject to availability as "U" Class may not be available on all flights. The link to upgrade to First Class during online check-in will only appear if upgrades are available for purchase. For travel on or after March 31, 2021 fare categories are booked in H, Q, M, N, V, K, L, G, B, O, S, T and Y classes of service. For travel through March 30, 2021 fare categories are booked in B, G, H, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, V, W, Y, and Z classes of service. Passengers upgraded after baggage has been accepted are not eligible for a refund of baggage fees paid. The paid upgrade program is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Upgrade to First Class on Alaska Airlines for as little as $23.00 USD. Paid upgrades may be available within 24 hours of flight departure through online check-in. They may be available on the calendar day of departure at a kiosk, airport ticket counter or at the departure gate.
Paid upgrades are valid on operated by Alaska Airlines and by SkyWest operating on behalf of Alaska Airlines. Paid upgrades are subject to availability, do not include stopovers, and exclude industry discounts. Prices are based on one-way trip miles, as shown above, unless otherwise noted. No stopovers allowed. Upgrades are subject to availability as "U" Class may not be available on all flights. The link to upgrade to First Class during online check-in will only appear if upgrades are available for purchase. For travel on or after March 31, 2021 fare categories are booked in H, Q, M, N, V, K, L, G, B, O, S, T and Y classes of service. For travel through March 30, 2021 fare categories are booked in B, G, H, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, V, W, Y, and Z classes of service. Passengers upgraded after baggage has been accepted are not eligible for a refund of baggage fees paid. The paid upgrade program is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Apr 21, 2021, 4:13 am
#102
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Surrey, UK
Programs: BA Gold, *A Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 654
Might have already been mentioned - not gone through the entire thread.
But it seems impossible to use Avios on First Class flights. Only Economy. Of course, it could be that there's genuinely no Avios availability, but it seems more than a coincidence that this would be the case on the multiple dates/routes I've looked at over the past couple of weeks or so.
But it seems impossible to use Avios on First Class flights. Only Economy. Of course, it could be that there's genuinely no Avios availability, but it seems more than a coincidence that this would be the case on the multiple dates/routes I've looked at over the past couple of weeks or so.
Apr 21, 2021, 5:54 am
#103
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US/UK - and elsewhere
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,556
I do like their 3rd meal option in 'First' - how kind that it's complimentary...
No Meal
Complimentary
With this option, you're letting us know you'd like to decline your meal onboard. The Flight Attendant will still offer beverages, and snacks will be available.
Apr 21, 2021, 9:40 am
#104
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Some TPG USA authors also fall into this category.
Apr 21, 2021, 1:18 pm
#105
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US/UK - and elsewhere
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,556