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Alaska Airlines has announced its 18th Mileage Plan partner, German low-cost carrier Condor. For those who are unfamiliar with Condor, it is a German low-cost carrier that mainly focuses on vacation destinations. Currently, Condor operates 16 routes in the North American Market, 10 of which are in the US.
Like most low-cost carriers, Condor charges for checked bags, and limits hand luggage to a 13lbs bag and a personal item. On long-haul flights, Condor does provide nonalcoholic drinks, a hot meal, and cold breakfast. Extras such as seat selection and alcoholic drinks on board are charged like most other low-cost carriers.
Condor offers three classes of service on their aircraft: Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. The Economy seats are a little tighter than most other low-cost carriers with a width of 17 inches and a pitch of 30 inches. Premium Economy seats offer a little more leg room with a pitch of 36 inches. The seats also have a footrest, a bigger recline, an amenity kit and an improved food and drinks menu. Condor Business Class offers a lot more space with 170-degree recline seats, a 15-inch entertainment screen, in-seat power supply, and a selection of items from a gourmet dining menu. Business class also provides travelers with lounge access and two checked bags.
Earning Alaska Miles on Condor
Alaska has published its table of earning miles with Condor, and it has some interesting sweet spots.
Flights in Business class offer great earning potential, earning 300% of miles flown. A Business fare from Las Vegas to Frankfurt will earn you 16,749 miles with all the bonuses—considering Condor’s low fares that is great value for money.
Redeeming Alaska Miles on Condor
When it comes to redeeming your Alaska Miles on Condor, there are some decent options out there if you can find some level 1 Economy fares. 25,000 miles will get you to many European destinations. The Alaska redemption chart on Condor is as follows:
For travel further afield, Condor considers the following:
- North America is all 50 US states, Canada, and Mexico
- Middle East/North Africa is considered by Condor to include Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Seychelles and the Maldives
- South Africa is considered by Condor to include Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, South Africa and Namibia
There are a few other considerations to take into account when booking award fares with Condor:
- There are no fuel surcharges on award flights
- Bookings can be made 330 days in advance
- You can book one free stopover at Frankfurt or Condor’s US gateway
Summary
Alaska continues to grow the Mileage Plan program successfully. Another airline with excellent earning and redemption options is always a bonus. Also, with Condor being a vacation destination-focused airline, it opens up new and interesting routes to destinations that can be a little tricky to reach from the North American market.
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Sweet, seems like Alaska is just getting a lot better every day
I wonder if we could see a new alliance in the making?
It’s always nice to hear AS is adding more partners.
Hopefully at some point AS will have Star Alliance partners as well.
Nice to see that miles can be credited to AS when flying Condor – it seems at a much better earling rate than crediting to Miles & More.
good news, thats why Alaska is going to stay #1
Unfortunately Condor is quite expensive in Europe compared to other low-cost carriers on the same routes
Not one of the best airlines in the world but it is always good to have more choice, both for spending and accumulate miles.
Economy class should be quite bad so maybe spending a little more could be a wise move.
I believe that Condor’s premium class currently credits 300% to AS. Can anyone confirm this?
Their BUSINESS class credits 300% to AS
Thanks Howie.
That’s great news! Alaska is getting better and better!
Any link to reward chart? Interested in US-Maldives
It hasn’t been officially published yet but its 65k in business one-way.
besides Vegas, what destinations in North America?
Full list is here: https://www.condor.com/eu/flights/usa/
It’s not cheap compare with WOW.
you’ve got that right… I like the expansion.. but it’s pricey.
While the programs of others seem to get worse and worse, Alaska makes theirs better and better.
Glad to see Alaska grow its partnerships. Hope that AS expands it’s domestic route network as well.
I believe that I have heard of Condor before, but only because I have family in Germany. I like that Alaska has another partner but I don’t know if I’ll use them because of the baggage, etc. Just like another said I would probably just spend extra miles to get something where I get a free bag internationally…however, domestically maybe a consideration.
Couldn’t find Condor listed in the award charts on the Alaska website. Where did you get your info on redemptions?
It hasn’t been published on the site yet, however TPG has the information sourced. (link)
Personally. I’m not a fan of low cost airlines on long haul flights, some amenities are important to me, but I’m interested in watching the impact the increased competition has on fares.
Can you search for award availability for Condor on Alaska’s site?
Not yet, no ETA yet, but we’d guess soon enough.
I must admit I had never heard of Condor before reading this. It does seem like rather an odd addition, although, I suppose the more partners the better.
for long haul, comfort is the most important factor for me. Then it’d be wifi. Most low cost carriers don’t focus on these two.
that’s a good news to had more partner on this great airline program. If anyone know if they have fuel surcharge?
They do not with Alaska.
Nice that they’re expanding, but if it’s 25k to Europe on a low cost, I’d rather just pay the extra 5-10k points and get a better airline with free checked bags, etc
Very good point Mike, sometimes cheapest not the best
I agree with this as well.