Alaska Miles Value: Guide To Understanding and Maximizing Your Travel Rewards by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 0 Of all the airline miles you can earn — and there's a lot — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska miles go far. Here's everything you'll ever need to know about the value of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles.
Fly Alaska, Ski Free: How to Get Free Ski Perks at 10 Resorts This Season by Sam Helmy December 17, 2024 10 Alaska Airlines' popular "Fly Alaska, Ski Free" promotion is back for yet another winter season. This year, the promotion features ten resorts and is called the Alaska Alpine Getaways! Here's an overview of the participating resorts and what perks your boarding pass entitles you to.
Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles & Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ — Plus a 30% Flight Discount Code by Ryan Smith April 2, 2025 9 The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is now offering a limited-time bonus of 60,000 bonus miles, a 30% flight discount code, and Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ (from $122). This card delivers excellent value for new cardholders and we'll show you why now is the best time to apply.
New Alaska Airlines Premium Card Arriving Summer 2025. Here’s What We Know. by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 3 Sometime around the middle of 2025, the Alaska Airlines credit card portfolio will grow from two cards to three with the addition of a premium product. Here's what we know about the new Mileage Plan credit card.
Alaska Airlines Imposes 72-Hour Rule on Partner Awards — But There’s Good News by Tyler Glatt November 13, 2024 1 Alaska Airlines partners with numerous airlines, many of which you can book with Mileage Plan miles. Except for one of those carriers (American Airlines), Alaska Airlines has implemented a new restriction on how close-in you can book award tickets. However, we're here with good news.
Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It’s Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight by Tyler Glatt November 18, 2024 2 Right now, Hawaiian Airlines is selling its miles with a 100% bonus for 1.27¢ apiece. If you buy and redeem miles strategically, you can save hundreds — or even thousands — on the cost of flights. Here are four examples when it makes sense to buy HawaiianMiles.
Score 1,000 Bonus Miles by Linking Your Alaska Mileage Plan Account to Lyft and Riding Once by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 2 If you're an Uber loyalist considering switching to Lyft, now is the perfect time to do so. Alaska Airlines is offering those who link their Mileage Plan accounts to Lyft the opportunity to collect 1,000 bonus miles and save a bundle on their first ride. Here's how to link.
Mileage Run From Home: Earn Up to 5,000 Alaska Mileage Plan EQMs by Contributing to SAF Goals by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 1, 2025 1 The end of the year is fast approaching, which means you're running out of time to reach your airline and hotel elite status goals. If you're a bit short on Alaska Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs), you can earn them from home -- saving the time and effort of going on a mileage run. Here's how to get up to 25k Alaska EQMs without flying.
Exclusive: DOT Reviewing Alaska’s Negative Loyalty Program Changes for 2025 by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter October 26, 2024 3 The Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines merger is unprecedented, made possible by a U.S. Department of Transportation agreement intended to protect the traveling public's best interests. But in the wake of an announcement detailing negative changes, this raises a question: how are such changes even allowed?
Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines) by Sam Helmy and JT Genter October 23, 2024 3 If you're loyal to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program and have earned your way to MVP Gold 100K, it's nearly time to choose your Choice Benefit. Alaska Airlines recently announced revised Choice Benefit options, but these aren't available quite yet. So, what are your choices and the deadline for choosing? Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Changes to How Upgrades Work Starting in 2025 — Here Are the Details by Tyler Glatt October 18, 2024 0 Alaska announced that it will change how its upgrade waitlist works — and who can upgrade a companion. Here's what you need to know about the soon-to-be refreshed waitlist and an incoming benefit for MVP members.
Alaska Airlines Making Big Changes to Mileage Earning Rates on Partners (Up to 75% Decrease) by Tyler Glatt October 16, 2024 0 Starting in 2025, Alaska Airlines will make changes to how you earn on partner flights. Depending on where you book, these changes might be entirely negative. Here's why.
Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul by JT Genter October 16, 2024 0 Alaska just unveiled an overhaul to its Mileage Plan mileage program for 2025. While elite status tiers and requirements are staying intact, how you'll earn Mileage Plan elite status and the benefits of that status are all being overhauled. Buckle up. There are a bunch of changes to cover — both positive and negative.
Earn up to 10K Bonus Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles With a Mountain Collective Season Pass by Skye Class November 5, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines is back with another partnership promotion with Mountain Collective. Mileage Plan members who purchase a 2024/2025 season pass by November 4, 2024 — using a special link — will earn 5,000 bonus miles. Even better, Mileage Plan elites will earn an additional 5,000 miles. Here are the details.
Alaska Transfers to Hawaiian Are Live — And What To Do if Your Amex-Hawaiian Transfer Doesn’t Work by Tyler Glatt September 27, 2024 2 You can now convert HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles and vice versa! Here's how to transfer miles between the two carriers — and what to do if you tried initiating an Amex-Hawaiian transfer online only to have your points reversed.
Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates. by Tyler Glatt September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, 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 miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.
How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member by Mark Jackson September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!
Got 9,500 Qatar Avios? Here Are 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Award Routes You Can Book by Tyler Glatt September 23, 2024 0 One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.
Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Will Move Forward, But With Mileage Program Requirements by Tyler Glatt September 18, 2024 1 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the official green light to close its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. However, the merger agreement comes with some strings attached, a few of which will be of particular interest to mileage collectors. Here's a look at how the combined Mileage Plan-HawaiianMiles program could impact you.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class March 26, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the current opportunities.
Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations? by Brie Bash September 9, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.
Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025 by Skye Class and JT Genter July 13, 2024 10 If you've dreamed of visiting the Tahitian islands using points and miles, now is the time to act. We're seeing solid award availability in business and premium economy, plus evergreen space in economy. Here are the details on this rare Air Tahiti Nui award space and what points and miles you need to secure a seat for yourself.
A Guide to Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi — And How To Get It for Free by Brie Bash July 5, 2024 0 Internet access is more important than ever. Thankfully, Alaska Airlines is among the airlines committed to providing high-speed internet on most of their flights. Here's what you need to know about Alaska's Wi-Fi service and how much it will cost.
Alaska Airlines Adds 32nd Partner: Aleutian Airways by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines did it again. It partnered with an airline you've likely never heard of: Aleutian Airways. And like its now-second-newest boutique partner (Contour), 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 Giving Free Upgrades Throughout Summer 2024 by Skye Class June 5, 2024 0 This summer, Alaska Airlines is selecting one random passenger per day to upgrade to Premium Class, giving them more legroom, drinks, and priority boarding. Here are the details of this promotion, plus how to find out if you've been selected.
Meet Alaska Airlines’ Newest Earn-Only Partner: Contour Airlines by Tyler Glatt May 31, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines has added another partner to its fold: Contour Airlines. Starting today, you can earn Mileage Plan miles on Contour flights you book through Alaska. Here's what you need to know about Contour and what makes Alaska's newest partner so interesting.
Updated and Expanded: Bilt Transfers Alaska Airlines Plus Bonus Earnings With Alaska Visa by Ryan Smith May 15, 2024 0 When Bilt Rewards announced points transfers to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan earlier this year, we were excited. However, the announcement also came with a teaser of perks for Alaska Visa cardholders that would launch "later this year." Well, the time for those extra perks has arrived. Here's how these cardholders can earn bonus miles through Bilt.
768 American Airlines (Plus 62 LATAM) Routes You Can Book for 4,500 Alaska Mileage Plan Miles by Tyler Glatt May 12, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines recently replaced its unified partner award chart with a trio of distance- and region-based tables. While this change eliminated several well-beloved sweet spots, it created new sweet spots. A prime example is intra-Americas routes under 700 miles long. On these itineraries, you'll redeem just 4,500 Mileage Plan miles. Let's explore this sweet spot, showing you 768 American Airlines and 62 LATAM routes you can book for just 4,500 Alaska miles.
Ultimate Guide to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan by Ian Snyder May 21, 2025 52 With valuable miles, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Mileage Plan redemption options.
How To Earn Miles Through the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Shopping Portal by Tyler Glatt April 22, 2024 0 If you want to earn a lot of Mileage Plan miles, Alaska Airlines' shopping portal should be on your radar. You'll earn some of the most valuable airline miles on your everyday purchases. Even better, Mileage Plan Shopping is free to use. Just sign in, activate an offer, and complete your purchase. Soon enough, you'll have all the miles you need to fund that next trip. Here's how it works.