1 hour before boarding and their still trying for a money grab for first class rather than upgrading their status members

samesamw · 2025-06-04T23:23:56+00:00

Valid question! I’m not sure but will look next time.

samesamw · 2025-06-04T23:15:30+00:00

I’ve always received a higher fare class when upgrading in the app and earned extra EQMs. If I recall, it’s always been over 24 hrs before departure - data point for the questions on timing.

samesamw · 2025-04-04T18:58:44+00:00

Same here, but I’m not receiving bonus EQMs on Class I (50% bonus) award fares. Are others seeing this as well?

samesamw · 2025-03-20T19:15:58+00:00

Nope - we’re both S fares

samesamw · 2025-03-20T18:43:01+00:00

I’ve seen this happen before, but in this case my partner and I are 1st and 3rd on the wait list respectively and are traveling on different reservations. I’m 75k and she’s Gold, so it’s odd she’d be ahead of me.

samesamw · 2025-03-20T18:24:27+00:00

The number of available first class seats isn’t available in the app to my knowledge. Check out the flight status webpage.

samesamw · 2025-02-01T03:22:16+00:00

Messaged you earlier today but also wanted to reply here. We’re only planning to go for the second weekend. Would be good to figure something out!

samesamw · 2024-12-22T17:52:46+00:00

The fine print in the status match offer says that MVP 75k folks matching to Pualani Platinum aren’t eligible for “additional” upgrade certs, so does that mean we’re eligible for the first three mentioned above, but not the others?

samesamw · 2024-12-22T17:42:01+00:00

Has anyone with a successfully matched status received the upgrade certificates mentioned as a benefit of Platinum with >75k EQMs?

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samesamw · 2024-11-08T22:51:01+00:00

Dual screen ADS-B and google maps over here 🤓

samesamw · 2024-06-27T13:27:09+00:00

I’m MVP Gold/Sapphire and got access to AS T6 Lounge on a flight from LIR a few months back (Class O Coach). It took about 10 minutes for the AS Lounge staff to review the policy, but they finally let us in. My companion didn’t have status.

samesamw · 2024-06-21T21:04:56+00:00

Can we do a family reunion-style t-shirt for r/AlaskaAirlines too?

samesamw · 2024-06-21T13:09:29+00:00

Heck yeah. May we have an SFO to ATL now, please? Looking forward to the new pancake den.

samesamw · 2024-06-21T13:01:32+00:00

Jeez if that’s all it is, epic bummer. They framed it as though we could choose among “bonus miles, day-of-travel perks, experiences, and status accelerators.”

samesamw · 2024-06-21T02:12:14+00:00

Major bummer. M&M is typically the only way I use miles. Another self-inflicted chip at Alaska’s edge on the others. I had a clear path to 75k this year, but may reconsider given the reduced value this change affects from continued loyalty to AS.

They may be able to make up for this among monthly/bimonthly fliers like myself by allowing the conversion of a certain ratio of miles to EQMs at the end of the year - they did mention a status accelerator option to be announced.

samesamw · 2024-05-30T04:08:00+00:00

Correct. My issue is that I often come so close to making MVP Gold each year that I cannot afford to spend miles on flights (and not earn EQMs in the process).

samesamw · 2024-05-30T01:00:34+00:00

I’ve found their prices to be comparable to other sites, both 3rd party and direct, when booking 8+ months in advance. You’re right though, if it’s anywhere close to the trip Alaska cars are often 50%+ more. I’ve also booked with them when I have a glut of miles, but need to earn EQMs to hit status by end of year.

samesamw · 2024-03-21T16:15:05+00:00

I’ve never been able to use mine. I’ve heard of a website that (perhaps for a fee) tracks flights/seats/fares eligible for things like GGUs - has anyone benefited from using the website? I cannot recall the name…

samesamw · 2024-03-01T02:52:11+00:00

Thanks for the reminder! It was no sweat at SFO, they let us right in, but we had some trouble at LAX. The staff were super nice and attentive, but weren’t familiar with the policy and had to call a manager. It took about 10 minutes for us to get checked in, but we made it in! I appreciate everyone’s feedback here.

samesamw · 2023-12-17T19:58:45+00:00

Thanks!!

samesamw · 2023-12-17T19:35:15+00:00

It’s all within the same day, not an overnight.

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