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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 17, 18, 9:01 am
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Got promoted to MVP today, weird
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Years ago, when I was that close to retaining my...
Years ago, when I was that close to retaining my MVP- I got a letter from Alaska giving me the opportunity to take 4 segments or so many miles (don't remember what that was) within the first 3...
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Cruises
May 28, 17, 10:11 am
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Time to get from ship to SEA airport?
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rlb
It takes approx. 30 minutes from the port to the...
It takes approx. 30 minutes from the port to the airport, depending on traffic, and method of travel (taxi, private town car, shared van, cruise bus). The problem I have seen at the airport is the...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
May 5, 17, 2:36 am
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Compensation for Cancelled flight due to airlines fault?
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rlb
When I have had an issue, I have called MVP,...
When I have had an issue, I have called MVP, customer service- and they have been very responsive. If they can not offer assistance they have switched me up the chain. When stranded in Seattle I...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Apr 30, 17, 9:12 am
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BA Seating Policy Guide
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rlb
I am not sure if this has been addressed before,...
I am not sure if this has been addressed before, but would like to ask folks that have more experience with British Airlines. I read instructions and said that I could choose seats at check in-24...
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Practical Travel Safety and Security Issues
Apr 23, 17, 12:19 pm
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Shoe Removal - just had a procedure on my toe
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rlb
My husband had foot surgery- could not put any...
My husband had foot surgery- could not put any weight on it- also first trip, a cast on the foot- then a medical boot, and in a wheel chair of course- was not required to take the boot off- they...
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Online Travel Booking and Bidding Agencies
Jan 29, 17, 12:18 pm
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Outraged and disgusted at Orbitz's refusal to refund ticket due to change of shedule
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rlb
I would suggest that you "Google" the corporate...
I would suggest that you "Google" the corporate office address, phone, etc- and the corporate officers- I can assure you- a very well written letter (with postal delivery notice) to the President of...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 25, 16, 8:30 pm
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Connecting in SAN on PVR-PDX?
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860
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rlb
SAN is our favorite entry point- small- quick...
SAN is our favorite entry point- small- quick entry to main terminal -
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Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate
Dec 21, 15, 7:04 pm
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Pre-Check Line Minders Gone Wild
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3,930
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oh, please, the pre-check minder is just doing...
oh, please, the pre-check minder is just doing the job that the airport hired them to do-(they did not just show up at the airport to check your boarding pass) - you have to have your boarding pass...
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Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate
Oct 20, 15, 11:39 am
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TSA Ageism?
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rlb
I have heard TSA ask folks from 20 to 90- if they...
I have heard TSA ask folks from 20 to 90- if they have any metal- I get asked every time- and do not take as an insult- just a question so if you in the walk through detector they will know the...
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Cruises
Sep 16, 15, 8:22 pm
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Really large group on board. Would you cancel your booked cruise?
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rlb
I would change- that happened to us a couple of...
I would change- that happened to us a couple of years ago- there were many venues at night that were available only to the group- I tried to find out ahead of time and was told that there would be...
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Cruises
Aug 27, 15, 1:54 pm
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Using "Personal Cruise Consultant"
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rlb
I have used private TA's and those with the...
I have used private TA's and those with the cruise line. They come in all different abilities and no one size fits all. Lately have been using a Princess personal consultant and she has done a great...
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Practical Travel Safety and Security Issues
Aug 25, 15, 12:12 am
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Cell Phone Fast Chargers
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Posted By
rlb
I have one that is about the size of a tall...
I have one that is about the size of a tall lipstick tube- I have taken it on at least 10 air flights-- and never been asked to take it out or questioned. I carry it in the bag with all my other...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Aug 2, 15, 11:55 am
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first time flying AS TCON - buy up to F or stick in row 6?
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rlb
Leg room is a consideration- also so consider...
Leg room is a consideration- also so consider that the serving trays are in the arms- so seats are a bit narrower- the seat belts have a type of airbag system that makes them bulkier and I find...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Nov 23, 14, 10:59 am
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Low AS MP numbers/members...where are you?
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rlb
It appears that the "number" you have, if you...
It appears that the "number" you have, if you were one of the folks that signed up at the beginning of the program- depends on the stack of folders you picked up a the counter at Alaska Airlines...
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Cruises
Sep 29, 14, 1:10 pm
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Bringing Alcohol on a Cruise?
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rlb
Review Policies and Rules prior to booking
When you choose to book a cruise, it is a very good idea to look up the policies and rules of the particular cruise line you are traveling. If you do not like those policies and rules and do not...
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Travel Tools
Sep 22, 14, 5:32 pm
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TripIt Consolidated Help and Information Thread
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rlb
I also got the same message- for days- so I just...
I also got the same message- for days- so I just deleted tripit from my outlook- then went to their web site- went by their instructions to reinstall- - worked- no message anymore- if it had not -...
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Trusted Travelers
Aug 20, 14, 6:13 pm
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TSA Pre✓™ and KTNs
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rlb
Maybe it is the Airline
We had flights on Alaska Airlines booked many weeks in advance for the 30th of July- we received for pre-check on 7.14 and 7/23- put the numbers in our record with Alaska Airlines- and we had...
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Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate
Apr 1, 14, 9:06 am
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Liquids gate-confiscated at EZE, but duty free OK???
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2,798
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rlb
The normal-out of Puerto Vallarta - is to take...
The normal-out of Puerto Vallarta - is to take liquids purchased inside security at the gate. If we purchase- we drink them prior to boarding plane
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Mar 7, 14, 12:40 pm
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My seatbelt has an airbag
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2,202
Posted By
rlb
All seats- or just first class- what type plane-...
All seats- or just first class- what type plane- what route?
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 2, 14, 10:24 am
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How to put my spouse in my F seat and I take his coach seat?
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1,469
Posted By
rlb
My husband and I have done it many times- mostly...
My husband and I have done it many times- mostly because sometimes one gets an upgrade and other does not- have also had my grandson sit up with my husband- and I have taken his seat. Have never...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 24, 13, 10:04 am
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Delta Award Tix, MVP Gold - Benefits?
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1,258
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rlb
I know the opinion of those on this site- that if...
I know the opinion of those on this site- that if you are on an award ticket you are not eligible for a first class up grade by Alaska Airlines- but- this summer, I was on an award ticket, seated...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Nov 25, 13, 10:20 pm
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AS letting you buy your way into status
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10,051
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rlb
This sure will take the fun out of the mileage...
This sure will take the fun out of the mileage runs in December to warm and fun places.
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Oct 10, 13, 2:06 pm
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MVP at HNL
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1,964
Posted By
rlb
IF I understand the question- was in reference...
IF I understand the question- was in reference to the passenger and baggage check in- I have been a 'lowly MVP' for over 15 years now-
1. I always check in with Alaska Airline and check my...
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Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Sep 5, 13, 2:38 pm
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6
Allianz coverage not available in your state
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1,326
Posted By
rlb
I am also an resident of Alaska- have purchased...
I am also an resident of Alaska- have purchased many times- Also have traveled with friends that are residents of Oregon- they used it while we were all in Mexico- he got prompt reliable service and...
Forum:
Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 2, 13, 3:52 pm
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First F for grandson
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1,703
Posted By
rlb
I would get him what he wants after security. We...
I would get him what he wants after security. We have taken our grandson a number of times for "adventures"- (and if we both get upgraded one of us sits in the back and our grandson has sat in First...
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