Starting in 2016, Alaska Airlines Boardroom members lose Sky Club access
Oct 21, 2015, 5:20 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SoCal
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Is there an option for a secure connection between TBIT and T3? I thought I saw something somewhere, but can't find it.
If this is true, and I think it is, it will be horrible for a while.
The benefit longer term (for me) is that I don't have sigh when someone gets on the shuttle bus and says "Virgin America", knowing that I have to ride the shuttle across the entire horseshoe.
Oct 21, 2015, 5:24 pm
#32
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
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They are connected by tunnels, but it's a heckova long death march.
David
Oct 21, 2015, 5:34 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: PBI/FLL/MIA
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Also, looks like PP does not apply:
"The downside is that those otherwise eligible for Board Room access don’t have access to the Cathay Pacific Lounge. Specifically:
- All Alaska Airlines Board Rooms participate in Priority Pass, though the Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco doesn’t
- Ordinarily paid first class passengers on Alaska (whether revenue or award) get Board Room access, though they don’t get access to partner lounges, including the Cathay Pacific one"
Oct 21, 2015, 5:41 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SoCal
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"Attention those is Gate 53B. This is a gate change announcement. Delta flight 2004 to SLC is now departing from gate 24". Um.. :-) Enjoy the bus!
Oct 21, 2015, 7:01 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: JFK/LGA
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It was only a matter of time, after DL cut access to AS BR members. I really hope DL still keeps AS a partner, maybe move 'em up to Group 1 (wishful thinking?!)!
But, considering DL moved AS down to Group 3, with no MQD-earning potential, wouldn't surprise me if they completely axe their partnership in 2016!
But, considering DL moved AS down to Group 3, with no MQD-earning potential, wouldn't surprise me if they completely axe their partnership in 2016!
Oct 21, 2015, 7:06 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: Marriott Titanium, , Delta 2MM & DM UA Gold
Posts: 299
I knew this was coming, but still disappointed. I really enjoyed the PDX boardroom, and the Alaskan Amber served Blissfully cold. They are friendly in there, and when I did the connection on DL to AS, it was a treat in SEA, PDX and LAX. But like other things I will get over it.
Hope some semblance of the partnership remains
Hope some semblance of the partnership remains
Oct 21, 2015, 7:20 pm
#37
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This is no loss. Not having access to Alaska's mediocre BR's will be a thing of the past anyway since they really only were used at SEA and LAX. Both are slated to open 2nd lounges early next year. This is no lloss.
Oct 21, 2015, 7:25 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ORD / MDW / FLL
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It is almost insulting how they always try to put a positive spin on these emails detailing loss of perks or program devaluation. I hope this is not yet another sign of the amplification of the "frenemies" situation with DL and AS. I would miss the DCA<>SEA/PDX/LAX nonstops...
Oct 21, 2015, 7:56 pm
#39
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The LAX Board Room is a welcome refuge from the madness of the Sky Club. Sad not to have it as an option. Hopefully the new club improves things next year but for the time being it is a loss.
Oct 21, 2015, 8:01 pm
#40
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Same with SEA. While it's a hike to the DL gates from the BR at SEA, it's worth it
Oct 21, 2015, 8:27 pm
#41
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Of course there is nothing stopping people from obtaining a separate Board Room membership (or buying 1 day passes as needed), which in turn entitles the member to AA lounges and a few others. One step closer to free agency...
Oct 21, 2015, 8:46 pm
#42
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Oct 22, 2015, 12:25 am
#43
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Sadly those that utilize AS's ability to redeem miles (esp to AK) this was a benefit.
Oct 22, 2015, 1:58 am
#44
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
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Since about half of my flights out of LAX seem to leave from T6 I am going to miss the BR. The email I had said the 2nd (I assume T6 but that wasn't stated explicitly) SC will come the end of 2016 so maybe a year with no easy lounge access in T6.
Oct 22, 2015, 2:36 am
#45
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Neither did I