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Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Mar 26, 15, 4:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By ExecTraveler

Thumbs up Alaska Air "Beyond" Charter Flight

20K feet in the air on Alaska Air "Beyond" Charter Flight out of Boeing Field.

Have to say that Alaska continues to raise the bar:

* In-flight Tom Douglas food - served today by Tom Douglas...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 30, 13, 10:48 pm
Replies: 1,147
Views: 296,733
Posted By ExecTraveler

If you're just in it for the miles and companion...

If you're just in it for the miles and companion cert, and nothing else, then I suppose the Signature Card may be worth it.

However, I would rather get a root canal without any novocaine than deal...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Mar 6, 13, 12:54 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,549
Posted By ExecTraveler

I've had reasonable luck (~50%) on the 3:20PM...

I've had reasonable luck (~50%) on the 3:20PM flight to EWR; -0%- on the morning. Took the route many times in 2012.

I've also found that SEA-DCA is dependent on the days you travel. Forget about...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Oct 23, 12, 7:59 am
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

Got the Premier Marriott Signature Card through...

Got the Premier Marriott Signature Card through Chase. Pretty reasonable benefits given the $85 annual fee.

Wife got the Nordstrom card. I have a feeling that's gonna cost me more than I make in...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Sep 12, 12, 12:07 am
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

Just because some of you decide to keep the card...

Just because some of you decide to keep the card doesn't mean you're showing much loyalty to AS. My understanding (and happy to be corrected by someone more in the know) is the major upside of this...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Aug 19, 12, 10:08 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By ExecTraveler

At ~110K so far...only additional thing the extra...

At ~110K so far...only additional thing the extra flying has got me is an extra 2" on my waistline and tight quads.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Aug 15, 12, 9:02 pm
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

Shredded our BoA cards a few minutes ago. Was a...

Shredded our BoA cards a few minutes ago. Was a wonderful sound.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 19, 12, 1:31 am
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

ANC RED-EYE...I hear you, and I realize that...

ANC RED-EYE...I hear you, and I realize that because I can charge business expenses on my personal card that I may not be a typical traveller.

But...$100K per year in charges x $0.01 = $1,000....
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 19, 12, 12:32 am
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

$175? Not to sound disrespectful, but big deal....

$175? Not to sound disrespectful, but big deal. Based on annual charges, would be much better to get 1% cash back card and put a portion of that towards a companion fare.

I'm about loyalty - and...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 19, 12, 12:22 am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,398
Posted By ExecTraveler

Does the chip still work when my AS BoA card goes...

Does the chip still work when my AS BoA card goes through the shredder on Jul 31st?
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 15, 12, 12:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By ExecTraveler

Yeah, there was non-stop beep that was driving...

Yeah, there was non-stop beep that was driving TSA crazy...think it had to do with Pre-Check x-ray machine.

Glad I arrived at SeaTac early (for once).

BTW, would be nice if they could early on...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 15, 12, 12:07 pm
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

I have better odds of being able to use 25K miles...

I have better odds of being able to use 25K miles for a one-way F ticket to Orlando before Thanksgiving than in getting excellent customer service from BoA.

In fact, I have better odds of getting...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 10, 12, 6:32 pm
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

On flight from SEA-->SNA...flight attendant just...

On flight from SEA-->SNA...flight attendant just announced companion ticket good for FC. I guess Alaska is slow on getting the word out to the crew.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 10, 12, 3:08 pm
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

Hmmm...I know you said "for most of the traveling...

Hmmm...I know you said "for most of the traveling public" - but if I was solely looking at price, I would rarely be on Alaska flights.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 10, 12, 2:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By ExecTraveler

I called yesterday to voice my displeasure about...

I called yesterday to voice my displeasure about the reduction in benefits. The customer service agent at BoA didn't know what I was talking about, and said they have no mechanism by which to pass on...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 8, 12, 12:02 pm
Replies: 927
Views: 121,890
Posted By ExecTraveler

Fantastic value? Can't help but feel this is...

Fantastic value? Can't help but feel this is polyannish. A $110 companion cert that costs you an additional $75 to get, with the only added incentive being 3x miles on Alaska purchases? Maybe will...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 7, 12, 1:16 am
Replies: 61
Views: 6,192
Posted By ExecTraveler

The only reason why my company allows me to book...

The only reason why my company allows me to book travel on AS "no questions asked" is the change fee waiver. Makes no difference to me (in terms of money out of my pocket), but eliminat the change...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 6, 12, 8:40 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 16,636
Posted By ExecTraveler

T minus 25 days until I close my BoA Signature...

T minus 25 days until I close my BoA Signature card...why can't I wipe this Joker-like smile off my face?

Between business and personal charges, spend over $100K a year on this card. Have had to...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 4, 12, 4:23 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,192
Posted By ExecTraveler

Maybe they should go the way of RyanAir a few...

Maybe they should go the way of RyanAir a few years back and charge for bathroom use...could even issue collectible Eskimo Tokens that cost $1 each.

Heck - rig the DigE Players so that you have to...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jul 4, 12, 3:59 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 16,636
Posted By ExecTraveler

Last year, we closed all our BoA accounts afte 16...

Last year, we closed all our BoA accounts afte 16 years with the bank. One of the best decisions we made in 2011.

As has been stated earlier, having to deal with BoA because of the AS Signature...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jun 25, 12, 8:58 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 8,842
Posted By ExecTraveler

+1 I am very direct when this...

+1

I am very direct when this happens...people who do this are either sefish or lack self-awareness. Never had anyone push back on me - would LOVE it if they did. Brings out the "best" in me.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jun 17, 12, 11:41 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,196
Posted By ExecTraveler

Whenever I see active military...

Whenever I see active military serviceman/servicewoman, I give him or her my 1st class seat. However, since I don't want that person to feel any obligation to me, given his/her sacrifice, I ask the...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 30, 12, 5:17 pm
Replies: 280
Views: 26,987
Posted By ExecTraveler

Cool I appreciate the list that golfingboy put...

I appreciate the list that golfingboy put together, and I agree with the comments that the AS experience is still generally better than other carriers.

If I was an AS executive, what I would take...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 23, 12, 10:50 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 831
Posted By ExecTraveler

Wink The WN Boardroom is only for their 1st class...

The WN Boardroom is only for their 1st class pax...really an elite group of travellers.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 21, 12, 6:17 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,926
Posted By ExecTraveler

Reloder...stick with the forum and eventually...

Reloder...stick with the forum and eventually you'll get the answers you seek. You'll have to pardon the cheerleaders in here and other airlines threads that are so happy that they get to carry a...
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