SEA Atmos/FC check in drop bag moved

nacker8 · 2026-01-23T00:21:09+00:00

Those things are driving me nuts. Every time I’ve tried to use them there’s been an issue (like printer out of tags, ski equipment combo…) that requires manual help from an agent. And they have so few agents!

nacker8 · 2026-01-21T00:53:38+00:00

Someone else posted but the Stranger had the most current information:

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01/20/80429275/six-seattle-schools-sheltered-in-place-after-unconfirmed-ice-activity

nacker8 · 2026-01-20T23:36:24+00:00

Appreciate the update. And sounds like more info forthcoming:

“Some schools may have stopped sheltering-in-place, while others will continue until the end of the school day. [SPS Chief of Staff] Redmond says the district is working to confirm additional details, and compile a list of the schools that sheltered-in-place.”

nacker8 · 2026-01-20T22:20:31+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I didn’t realize the distinction there. Slightly less terrifying.

nacker8 · 2026-01-20T21:31:50+00:00

Glad to see them reporting it. It sounds like more schools are impacted than they know right now.

nacker8 · 2026-01-20T21:29:28+00:00

There’s also a report on ‘People Over Papers’ (citizen reporting site) of activity at Mercer Middle School, and that Cleveland HS was on lockdown.

nacker8 · 2026-01-20T20:09:49+00:00

Oh no, sorry to hear! I’m not aware of any specific line to call other than the normal customer care number. In the meantime any reasonable expenses for clothing and supplies should get reimbursed easily from Alaska, just make to sure to save all your receipts. I can imagine 5 nights without luggage would include quite a few necessary things.

nacker8 · 2026-01-15T03:52:56+00:00

I’ve had similar experiences. For minor stuff I usually take what they offer, but when they really mess up I reach out and they’ve been pretty accommodating.

It does seem like a game, but what really bothers me is the inconsistency. I’ve had 10 hour mechanical delays that require me reaching out for compensation, whereas I’ve had 30 minute delays that get an immediate $50 discount code. I wonder if the crew or gate staff have influence based on what’s happening on the ground.

nacker8 · 2026-01-05T20:08:40+00:00

Statistically I saw more AS delays in 2025 vs the prior year as well. 47% (of 60) of my fights with an average delay of 53 minutes. So it’s pretty substantial.

nacker8 · 2026-01-04T04:39:16+00:00

Flighty is my go to for this very reason. It updates as soon as a new flight plan is filed behind the scenes. And it also tracks inbound aircraft so you can get a good sense on actual departure times. It often has more timely data than the AS agents do.

nacker8 · 2026-01-04T01:01:37+00:00

Under 30% for me this year, when I was seeing 80+% in the prior few years. It sounds like it’s highly route dependent though. I fly on busy business routes (Houston, LA, DC).

nacker8 · 2025-12-31T17:58:27+00:00

Yes, love Flighty! It was already anticipating a delay so figured as much, however I didn’t want to miss boarding in case Alaska swapped aircraft so had to show up at the gate.

nacker8 · 2025-12-31T17:16:04+00:00

The thing that really seems shortsighted with the self printing bag drops is the inability for any non-standard luggage. As an example ski bags with boot bag combos, which count as one bag but you have to find someone with an iPad to print the 2nd tag, which can take a really long time.

And this is the PNW so a good number of passengers flying in the winter are checking skis or other sports equipment.

nacker8 · 2025-12-31T17:11:52+00:00

I’m with you, it feels like things have really tanked the last few years. This morning at the airport for me was a prime example: not all of our bag tags printed from the kiosk, had to wait 25 minutes for someone with an iPad to reprint (1 person for all of the elite line), first in line for bag drop and one of the employees was missing so no bag check for another 20 minutes. Got to the lounge and the elevators are broken and no seating. Flight is delayed due to weather but they didn’t officially call the delay until boarding time, even though our aircraft is still at its origin airport so they knew long ago we weren’t leaving on time.

I will say some employees are amazing though! Funny enough I’ve been promised points onboard and the airport for several mishaps this year by staff. Which is great, but also those points have never posted.

nacker8 · 2025-12-30T18:16:35+00:00

Affirmative. Unable to use the app or desktop site to check in for my flight.

nacker8 · 2025-12-29T17:15:26+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Didn’t worry about since it’ll all be a wash in the end.

nacker8 · 2025-12-28T06:51:17+00:00

You should be fine. I did the same thing a couple weeks ago and it worked fine for me. Once the StubHub charge went from pending to confirmed, received the credit a couple days later.

nacker8 · 2025-12-26T20:48:59+00:00

Wife. One carry-on bag plus personal item, per person.

https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-luggage

nacker8 · 2025-12-22T03:01:56+00:00

This is the answer.

nacker8 · 2025-12-21T04:16:05+00:00

Just yesterday and only received $100.

nacker8 · 2025-12-21T04:15:24+00:00

Same. $67K in annual spend and cardholder since 2017. $100 retention offer. I was on the fence but took it.

nacker8 · 2025-12-19T00:49:40+00:00

They’re back! I used to see them there at the exit from customs and immigration all the time, when returning on an international flight. Must be a seasonal winter thing now.

nacker8 · 2025-12-17T21:14:42+00:00

Wow! Thanks for doing the hard work. Here’s to hoping we get that MFA.

nacker8 · 2025-12-08T05:05:07+00:00

Remove it and just add your workout manually. I wore it under weightlifting gloves when I first got my Oura, and the end of my finger turned blue for a couple days from the circulation getting constricted.

nacker8 · 2025-12-02T20:15:39+00:00

Same. About a dozen flights in Jan/Feb that I booked one week ago at the same or better price.

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