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Alaska Airlines did it again. It partnered with an airline you've likely never heard of: Aleutian Airways. And like its second-newest boutique partner, there's a compelling reason to fly with Aleutian. The small, Saab-powered carrier can take you to places in Alaska that Alaska Airlines doesn't.
Here's what you need to know about Alaska's newest earn-only partner, Aleutian Airways.
Alaska Airlines Partners With Aleutian Airways
The newest airline you can book through Alaska Airlines' website is unique. Aleutian Airways, with a small fleet of Saab propeller planes, will fly you to remote places like Sand Point, Cold Bay, and more. If you're unfamiliar with Aleutian but aware of Ravn Alaska, the two carriers are very similar, and Alaska Airlines partners with both.
Starting today, you can book flights from Aleutian's hub in Anchorage (ANC) to each of its five destinations, plus its sole non-hub route on Alaska's website, and you'll earn Mileage Plan miles on your travel.
On Aleutian flights you book through Alaska, you'll earn 100% base miles (based on the miles traveled) and 100% elite-qualifying miles. To earn, you'll need to ensure your ticket falls into one of the following economy fare classes: Y, S, B, M, H, or Q. Mileage Plan elites will also earn an additional bonus based on the status held at the time of travel.
We don't usually complain about distance-based earnings. However, in the case of Aleutian Airways, it would be much more appreciated if the Mileage Plan earnings were revenue-based. Aleutian flights are generally pretty short and feature a high price tag. Here's a look at the pricing you'll generally find on one-way Aleutian flights:
- Anchorage (ANC) to King Salmon (AKN): $445
- Anchorage (ANC) to Cold Bay (CDB): $589
- Anchorage (ANC) to Sand Point (SDP): $589
- Anchorage (ANC) to Dutch Harbor (DUT): $589
- Cold Bay (CDB) to Sand Point (SDP): $169
Sometimes, you'll find better pricing on Aleutian's rival carrier, Ravn Alaska — or even Alaska Airlines itself. So, it's worth comparing before you book.
And hopefully, Alaska Airlines will make these routes eligible for Mileage Plan redemptions. The pricing should be attractive based on Alaska's distance-based award charts, given that Aleutian flights are rather short. At present, though, you can only earn Alaska miles on these flights; redemptions aren't possible.
Final Thoughts
Alaska Airlines added another partner to its ever-growing portfolio: Aleutian Airways. If you want to travel to the far reaches of Alaska and earn Mileage Plan miles on the flight, it's worth considering Aleutian, but only if the price is right.
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