As I was tipped off by somebody who works at Alaska, I noticed they had great $31 one way fares to SFO and LAX from SEA on 10.30 and 10.31. Needless to say, I booked two seats to SFO for myself and a friend and since it was within the 72 hour MVP Gold upgrade window I got two upgrades at purchase for myself and my companion. I added an e-cert and paid $40 in taxes. $20 for a first class ticket with less than 72 hours purchase? I am very impressed. These lows fares made me buy some tickets. If planes are empty the airlines might as well fill them. I mean, who doesn't want to hang out in San Francisco on Halloween and still be home in time for parties?

Unfortunately I upset Luckycoins because he thinks I could have done LAX for more EQMS/RDMS but not everyone flies with a companion who wants to milage run (there is no doubt that it is easier to get into the city from SFO than LAX).

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You know what I hate? I hate when people totally disregard any sense of class when they step on an airplane. Especially in a premium cabin (like Alaska Airlines first class ). It's interesting to see people who are picking their scabs, or peeling off their toenails during the flight. I just love seeing when people put their smelly feet up on the bulkhead! I was once on a flight where the old woman behind me in 3C had soiled her adult diaper, and well, the salad didn't taste like just lettuce with the recycled air and all... I finally had enough when I was flying SNA-SEA on Alaska and the guy behind me took his bare foot and was scratching my arm with his toes. I finally told him to remove his foot from my armrest or I would do it for him.