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May 20, 2026, 8:37 pm
Replies: 158
Views: 26,150
Posted By John26

It also is used for Statlux premium cabin...

It also is used for Statlux premium cabin passengers so that is part of it, too (if it was later at night).
Apr 13, 2026, 2:44 am
Replies: 158
Views: 26,150
Posted By John26

AS used to do exactly this when Priority Pass...

AS used to do exactly this when Priority Pass gave complimentary admission to their older lounges in the network. More often than not, those lounges reached capacity and they would quickly put out...
Apr 3, 2026, 3:30 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,532
Posted By John26

CX had an issue with it (they required AS to...

CX had an issue with it (they required AS to reissue the ticket through their partner desk). JL and AA have never had an issue with it. I think if you search other posts, there is a oneworld team...
Apr 2, 2026, 2:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By John26

Checked bag allowance on Atmos IB awards

Does anyone have any experience redeeming with checked bag allowances for Atmos awards on Iberia short-haul flights in Economy?

I have read mixed reports that Atmos awards book into a fare class...
Mar 13, 2026, 6:21 pm
Replies: 242
Views: 145,828
Posted By John26

Silly question, but I'd hate to get this wrong. ...

Silly question, but I'd hate to get this wrong.

General Member - I'm booking one way MAD-EWR-LAX using miles and need to check 2 bags. The mileage redemption includes 1 free standard bag and the...
Mar 2, 2026, 11:24 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,134
Posted By John26

My friend finally got out of Jordan. He and...

My friend finally got out of Jordan.
He and his mother were trying to buy a ticket to any destination possible outside the conflict zones. Everything they bought kept canceling. Then nothing...
Feb 4, 2026, 4:34 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,237
Posted By John26

If you are not chasing status, AA miles are more...

If you are not chasing status, AA miles are more valuable in 2 senses:

International awards are almost always require significantly fewer AA miles
AA has more oneworld redemption inventory than...
Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,887
Posted By John26

This is helpful context to know that they have...

This is helpful context to know that they have been holding 1-2 seats back (albeit risky if someone purchases them for a last minute booking...which is likely the reason they are being held back).
Jan 25, 2026, 9:20 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,887
Posted By John26

Same Day Changes on Paid First Fares

How do same day changes work with paid First fares for MVP Golds?

I know with upgraded First fares there has to be space in Economy and then you try for an upgrade after the change is made. But...
Jan 18, 2026, 10:36 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 16,959
Posted By John26

Another data point. Alaska reduced the RDM and...

Another data point. Alaska reduced the RDM and EQM bonus for discount First booking codes a couple years ago. I bought the fare before the rule went into effect. I called after I noticed fewer miles...
Jan 17, 2026, 7:10 pm
Replies: 1,224
Views: 241,992
Posted By John26

Don't refund anything to that card haha!

Don't refund anything to that card haha!
Jan 15, 2026, 10:49 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,687
Posted By John26

This happens to me on AA flights booked thru...

This happens to me on AA flights booked thru aa.com as well using AS Gold (Sapphire). Agree if you fly out of ROC frequently that you call out that station to AA Customer Service and ask them to be...
Jan 3, 2026, 11:55 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 11,546
Posted By John26

Got MVPG this year, and the extra bag on oneworld...

Got MVPG this year, and the extra bag on oneworld is helpful for sports tournaments. Not renewing Alaska Lounge because most of my flying is international now and the 8 Summit day passes per year...
Dec 12, 2025, 9:21 pm
Replies: 532
Views: 145,353
Posted By John26

2x on groceries including gift cards purchased ay...

2x on groceries including gift cards purchased ay grocery stores for other retailers (e.g. Amazon). :)

Also, they have been waiving annual fees if you call them. No minimum spend required.
Dec 5, 2025, 12:53 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 4,452
Posted By John26

Same here! When people post that they achieved...

Same here! When people post that they achieved 1MM on UA I feel sorry for them that they endured it and that now they'll feel the desire to use it. I've been much happier flying Alaska and Oneworld...
Nov 8, 2025, 12:03 am
Replies: 479
Views: 75,793
Posted By John26

The logic of who deserves what is interesting...

The logic of who deserves what is interesting lol.

As for paid lounge members who rarely fly, or fly a ton, will they cancel their renewal it they get turned away? Absolutely.

Will a paid F pax...
Nov 7, 2025, 9:54 am
Replies: 101
Views: 10,076
Posted By John26

Just a gentle note of caution: While the...

Just a gentle note of caution:

While the planned 10% reductions help alleviate stress, they only help to a certain point.

A concentrated spike in unexpectrd ATC (or TSA) sick calls can still...
Nov 4, 2025, 7:28 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By John26

Having worked next to the folks who assign gates,...

Having worked next to the folks who assign gates, it's a bit like musical chairs. You try to do the "least harm" in terms of delays and misconnects, but it's also a moving target. Often your best...
Nov 4, 2025, 9:43 am
Replies: 28
Views: 4,670
Posted By John26

Which route specifically do you need? And what...

Which route specifically do you need? And what time of year?

I just redeemed ITM-NGS at a breakeven rate for 7,500 points ($112 cash fare) and NGS-HND for a great value (7,500 miles instead of...
Oct 21, 2025, 12:28 am
Replies: 173
Views: 40,874
Posted By John26

Am i allowed to give one of my lounge passes from...

Am i allowed to give one of my lounge passes from the Sunmit card to my mother to use when she flies Alaska without accompanying her? Thought I read somewhere that they are transferable. I have a...
Sep 25, 2025, 11:12 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,339
Posted By John26

Not sure if this is helpful but all of my work...

Not sure if this is helpful but all of my work flights booked thru Concur/Amex that were operated by Alaska earned 100% EQMs and RDMs in 2025. I didn't check the ticket stock number tho.
Sep 20, 2025, 10:48 pm
Replies: 173
Views: 40,874
Posted By John26

And just a psa reminder that BofA Autopay takes...

And just a psa reminder that BofA Autopay takes effect for your NEXT billing statement. You'll still need to make a manual payment for the statement that was already generated (if any).
Sep 20, 2025, 1:28 am
Replies: 173
Views: 40,874
Posted By John26

Has anyone noticed their EQMs posting never quite...

Has anyone noticed their EQMs posting never quite matches up?

For the Summit card, are they doing it off of calendar month or statement that closed in that month? I opened my card late August and...
Sep 3, 2025, 3:17 am
Replies: 70
Views: 12,837
Posted By John26

Is there any option besides AA to earn/redeem...

Is there any option besides AA to earn/redeem from West coast to South America now?

The Singapore story is interesting. They originally partnered with Virgin America because they hated putting...
Aug 29, 2025, 11:27 pm
Replies: 522
Views: 85,613
Posted By John26

THIS. Alaska knows that some travellers fit these...

THIS. Alaska knows that some travellers fit these 3 profiles, but MANY do not. They analayze flying patterns to predict how members will do in a new scenario. That's why these single-pattern profiles...
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