I've hunted around for a response in the forums, but haven't found anything.
I am Flying Blue Platinum, and as such now have free bags when I fly Delta, including domestically in the US. Tomorrow I am doing just that, but when I went to check in, I discovered that my flight is actually operated by Horizon/Alaska and that I'm being asked to pay to check a bag.
Am I subject to Alaska's baggage fee or does Delta's recognition of my FB status carry over to Alaska? And if I'm covered, can somebody point me to a webpage or other source confirming the rules?
Many thanks.
I am Flying Blue Platinum, and as such now have free bags when I fly Delta, including domestically in the US. Tomorrow I am doing just that, but when I went to check in, I discovered that my flight is actually operated by Horizon/Alaska and that I'm being asked to pay to check a bag.
Am I subject to Alaska's baggage fee or does Delta's recognition of my FB status carry over to Alaska? And if I'm covered, can somebody point me to a webpage or other source confirming the rules?
Many thanks.
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I am Flying Blue Platinum, and as such now have free bags when I fly Delta, including domestically in the US. Tomorrow I am doing just that, but when I went to check in, I discovered that my flight is actually operated by Horizon/Alaska and that I'm being asked to pay to check a bag.
Am I subject to Alaska's baggage fee or does Delta's recognition of my FB status carry over to Alaska? And if I'm covered, can somebody point me to a webpage or other source confirming the rules?
Many thanks.
Are you flying only domestically, or are you connecting onto 'across the pond'. If strictly within North America, then you will be subject to 20 dollars a bag for your first three bags as AS does not reciprocate FB status. However if continuing onto an int'l itin with a carrier AS interlines with, bring a copy of that itinerary and that carriers bag rules as AS will follow them. Originally Posted by vincentinparis
I've hunted around for a response in the forums, but haven't found anything.I am Flying Blue Platinum, and as such now have free bags when I fly Delta, including domestically in the US. Tomorrow I am doing just that, but when I went to check in, I discovered that my flight is actually operated by Horizon/Alaska and that I'm being asked to pay to check a bag.
Am I subject to Alaska's baggage fee or does Delta's recognition of my FB status carry over to Alaska? And if I'm covered, can somebody point me to a webpage or other source confirming the rules?
Many thanks.
But from the sound of your statement, you will be charged the baggage fee as AS is not skyteam- it has its own entity with various partnerships with both skyteam and oneworld. Enjoy the flight
The flight is part of a complex itinerary that starts and ends in Europe, but I am not connecting internationally today.
So I guess I'll pay $20. Ah, well.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
So I guess I'll pay $20. Ah, well.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
When I got to the airport, I thought I'd ask about getting the fee waived anyway. I explained my situation and showed them my Delta itinerary that lists my status as "Flying Blue Platinum Medallion / Elite Plus" (sic). Ground staff conferred for a minute then decided they could do it. By their own admission, they don't get many Skyteam elites on Delta codeshares, so I am guessing that I lucked out, with a combination of helpful, friendly staff, an unusual situation for them and some ambiguous wording on my paperwork!
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Lucky indeed - wasn't quite that lucky in HEL with KLM earlier in the year as an AS elite... but wasn't expecting it either...Originally Posted by vincentinparis
When I got to the airport, I thought I'd ask about getting the fee waived anyway. I explained my situation and showed them my Delta itinerary that lists my status as "Flying Blue Platinum Medallion / Elite Plus" (sic). Ground staff conferred for a minute then decided they could do it. By their own admission, they don't get many Skyteam elites on Delta codeshares, so I am guessing that I lucked out, with a combination of helpful, friendly staff, an unusual situation for them and some ambiguous wording on my paperwork!