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Forum: External Miles and Points Resources
Apr 4, 18, 1:42 pm
Replies: 1,570
Views: 356,475
Posted By Scottrick

This is the key point. "Ben & Jerry's" is just a...

This is the key point. "Ben & Jerry's" is just a brand name for ice cream. No one thinks Ben and Jerry get together each morning to make the ice cream. But Brian's face is on the posts published...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Mar 10, 18, 10:14 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,579
Posted By Scottrick

I agree with others. It’s not clear why you would...

I agree with others. It’s not clear why you would book but not fly the last segment. It’s either the same price or cheaper to just not book it (or cancel the last segment and keep the rest).

But...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 19, 18, 6:50 am
Replies: 46
Views: 8,266
Posted By Scottrick

I wrote a whole post about this on my blog. You...

I wrote a whole post about this on my blog. You just need to (1) make sure it's on Alaska so you can get a My Wallet credit; (2) wait 24 hours for the full refund option to expire after which you can...
Forum: External Miles and Points Resources
Jan 12, 18, 1:23 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 5,297
Posted By Scottrick

I should have been more clear: liquor isn't a...

I should have been more clear: liquor isn't a make or break issue. I certainly enjoy it, and it can enhance the experience. But even if the liquor selection is poor, I probably picked a carrier for a...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 11, 18, 4:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By Scottrick

You would earn a 50% bonus on award miles, which...

You would earn a 50% bonus on award miles, which is better than other programs offer to their Silver tier members. The MVP Gold and Gold 75K bonuses are also competitive. Even without benefits during...
Forum: External Miles and Points Resources
Jan 10, 18, 8:52 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 5,297
Posted By Scottrick

I try to mention brands because some readers ask....

I try to mention brands because some readers ask. But I agree with this. I love Scotch, and most of what I own costs less than $100 per bottle. Same with Champagne. A good American brand of sparkling...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 6, 18, 7:01 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,857
Posted By Scottrick

Alaska's strategy historically involves multiple...

Alaska's strategy historically involves multiple flights to all airports in a region, not picking a single airport. So you see them operate flights to SFO, OAK, and SJC instead of just SFO, and to...
Forum: Avis | Preferred and Budget | Fastbreak
Dec 20, 17, 3:04 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 12,849
Posted By Scottrick

As you seem to know already, going over could...

As you seem to know already, going over could mean a different rate applies. Some places charge by the hour and some by the day.

As an alternative, I usually rent with Hertz in these scenarios....
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Sep 15, 17, 12:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,361
Posted By Scottrick

Most of the language I've read regarding discount...

Most of the language I've read regarding discount codes (especially the annual companion fare discount code) state that they are not returned in the event of cancellation. Once you use it, it's used...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
May 27, 17, 8:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By Scottrick

The "setting" is to call and split the...

The "setting" is to call and split the reservation into separate record locators. Then each passenger can be upgraded separately.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
May 16, 17, 9:53 am
Replies: 28
Views: 8,464
Posted By Scottrick

The list includes everyone who wants either a...

The list includes everyone who wants either a first class upgrade, or a premium class upgrade, or both. (You can choose to opt out of either upgrade, so it's not necessarily true that a person has...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 29, 17, 9:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By Scottrick

As others have mentioned, award change fees are...

As others have mentioned, award change fees are waived for everyone, up to 60 days before departure. MVP Gold and 75K can waive fees all the way to departure.

But the benefit goes even further...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 26, 17, 12:27 am
Replies: 104
Views: 15,211
Posted By Scottrick

Alaska Lounge members already have access to the...

Alaska Lounge members already have access to the SFO Admirals Club. Must be departing on an Alaska Airlines or American Airlines flight. Only select locations are eligible, but SFO is on the list....
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 25, 17, 10:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,978
Posted By Scottrick

Your profile says you have AA EXP status. Do you...

Your profile says you have AA EXP status. Do you have any elite status with Alaska Airlines? If not, that may be the issue.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Apr 12, 17, 9:00 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,335
Posted By Scottrick

American Airlines is a major partner and is...

American Airlines is a major partner and is located in T2. At least for now.

Delta Air Lines is terminating its partnership, and is located in T1. And the renovations are a ways off.

If I were...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Mar 6, 17, 12:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By Scottrick

This is incorrect. You can change a companion...

This is incorrect. You can change a companion fare flight just like any other. I do recommend that you don't cancel and rebook. You must change it. And it still needs to be a flight eligible for a...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Feb 26, 17, 12:27 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,873
Posted By Scottrick

Alaska doesn't actually have routing rules for...

Alaska doesn't actually have routing rules for most carriers as far as I can determine. What it does do is restrict you to one airline per award, and not all airlines can be used to visit any...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Feb 17, 17, 12:01 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,228
Posted By Scottrick

No, it's not worth paying $100. As for...

No, it's not worth paying $100.

As for whether you deserve access, I don't think so. Your complimentary upgrade is essentially just a room with a view. They can't help the fact that it's on the...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 19, 17, 7:18 pm
Replies: 291
Views: 76,767
Posted By Scottrick

dayone already provided some good answers, but...

dayone already provided some good answers, but I'll clarify item 1 and 2.

K fares and above can be upgraded using a Gold Guest Upgrade, however an upgrade may not be available at the time of...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Jan 12, 17, 3:11 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 38,509
Posted By Scottrick

Two suggestions: (1) Sort the fares by...

Two suggestions:

(1) Sort the fares by upgrade hierarchy, i.e., so the award fares are interspersed with the revenue fares, since some awards will upgrade before inexpensive paid tickets.

(2)...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 4, 16, 2:36 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By Scottrick

Alaska only allows one partner per award (KLM and...

Alaska only allows one partner per award (KLM and AF count as one partner because it's the same loyalty program). So you can redeem Alaska miles to fly either KLM/AF or Delta. Not both.

There is...
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Dec 2, 16, 10:13 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,845
Posted By Scottrick

Tripit

Tripit
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Sep 23, 16, 9:01 am
Replies: 20
Views: 5,409
Posted By Scottrick

They unveiled a new livery in January of this...

They unveiled a new livery in January of this year, which doesn't include a lei option. All planes look the same. So as they re-paint the planes, the leis have disappeared.
Forum: Alaska Airlines | Mileage Plan
Aug 30, 16, 7:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By Scottrick

Alaska is currently offering its elite members...

Alaska is currently offering its elite members some priority benefits on British Airways for a limited time. It's possible it will be extended and that there's some reciprocal action for British...
Forum: External Miles and Points Resources
Aug 16, 16, 11:14 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 18,685
Posted By Scottrick

If the MS forum is discussing an external miles...

If the MS forum is discussing an external miles and points resource, perhaps those threads should be merged into this one. ;)
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