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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately — to put it lightly. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month (1:1 conversions from Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles), there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan.
Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem Mileage Plan miles for an Oman Air award? Let's take a look.
Oman Air Awards Bookable Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
This news comes as somewhat of a surprise, but mainly because it's been on the back burner for quite some time; other news has taken center stage. Later this year, Oman Air is expected to join the Oneworld alliance and become the alliance's 14th full-time member. In other words, it was only a matter of time before Oman Air awards started populating Oneworld partner programs.
With that said, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan appears to be the first Oneworld airline to get access to Oman Air award space. Now, if you run a search through Mileage Plan for a route operated by the small Muscat-based carrier, you'll see Oman Air itineraries. Better yet, availability is generally pretty good throughout its entire network.
If you're curious about where Oman Air flies, the route map below should help. From its hub in Muscat (MCT), Oman Air flies to a handful of European destinations, several Asian destinations, across the Middle East, and even to Tanzania.
Like other Middle Eastern airlines, Oman Air is known for its exceptional on-board product. While its First Class product might no longer be a bookable option, you can't go wrong by splurging for business class.
What does Mileage Plan charge for Oman Air awards?
Earlier this year, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan updated its award charts. Now, all awards follow a trio of distance-based charts. Thus, these tables apply to Oman Air awards.
And that's part of what makes Oman Air awards look intriguing. You can snag seats on some of the carrier's longest routes for a bargain. For example, you can fly between Frankfurt (FRA) and Muscat (MCT) for 22.5K Mileage Plan miles in economy or 45K in business class.
If you don't want to make Oman your final destination, you could fly between Frankfurt and Bangkok (BKK) for 37.5K miles in economy or 75K in business class. That's a fairly reasonable price for such a long journey.
However, Mileage Plan really shines on short-haul awards. For instance, the hop between Muscat and Doha (DOH) is available for as little as 7.5K Alaska miles. This flight can sometimes get pricey, so it's a great option to keep in your back pocket.
Related: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan: Best Uses of the New Award Chart
Top Off Your Alaska Mileage Plan Account
In the past, Mileage Plan miles have been somewhat difficult to earn. However, that's changed a bit in recent history. So, if you need to top off your account to book an Oman Air award, here are your best options:
- Earn a sign-up bonus on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card or Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card.
- Transfer Bilt Rewards Points to Alaska Mileage Plan at a 1:1 ratio.
- Convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Mileage Plan miles at a 3:1 ratio — and collect a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 points you transfer.
- Purchase Mileage Plan miles outright with a bonus.
- LIMITED TIME ONLINE OFFER-60,000 Bonus Miles + a 30% Flight Discount Code!
- Receive a 30% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account. Additionally, earn 60,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after making $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
- Get Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year. Valid on all Alaska Airlines flights booked on alaskaair.com.
- Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases. Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases. And earn unlimited 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases. And, your miles don't expire on active accounts.
- Earn a 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America® account.
- Free checked bag and enjoy priority boarding for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation, when you pay for your flight with your card - Also available for authorized users when they book a reservation too!
- With oneworld® Alliance member airlines and Alaska's Global Partners, Alaska has expanded their global reach to over 1,000 destinations worldwide bringing more airline partners and more ways to earn and redeem miles.
- Plus, no foreign transaction fees and a low $95 annual fee.
- This online only offer may not be available elsewhere if you leave this page. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now.
- Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases
- Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging stations, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases
- Earn unlimited 1 mile for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
And, starting later this month, you'll be able to convert Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles at a 1:1 ratio. It's unclear when these transfers will kick off, but it's something to keep in mind for when it does.
Final Thoughts
We love reporting on new ways to redeem your hard-earned miles. Starting today, you can redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles for Oman Air award flights. You have several airline options to consider if you're planning on traveling to or through the Middle East; the hard part is picking which to fly with.
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