Tag: Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan)

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Experiencing Technical Issues With Singapore Airlines Awards

April 2, 2024 5

If you've poked around the Alaska Airlines website and tried to book a Singapore Airlines award recently, you might have noticed a surprising lack of flights. And by that, we mean that flights aren't available — like, at all. Is something changing with the Alaska-Singapore partnership? Or is this a casualty of Alaska's new Mileage Plan award chart rollout? Here's what travelers need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Award Chart Changes Are Rolling Out

March 11, 2024 0

If you've missed it, some big stuff is happening with Alaska Airlines. Let's start with the one you care about most when time is of the essence: The new award charts are rolling out. Not all of the "new" pricing is live yet, but here's what you should do right now if you've got miles and want to book some flights.

Ryan Smith

How I Got $2,509 From My Atmos Ascent Visa Credit Card in the First Year

March 9, 2024 0

I consider Alaska Airlines miles especially valuable, so the welcome bonus on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card definitely caught my eye. With that bonus and several ongoing perks on the card, I'm getting over $2,500 in value from the card during the first year. Here's how my numbers add up.

Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

Last Call: Book These Alaska Mileage Awards Before Award Chart Changes in March

February 21, 2024 4

Alaska Airlines will introduce new distance-based partner award charts in March 2024. That's coming soon. Until then, you can take advantage of the current pricing. Here are the Mileage Plan redemptions you'll want to make now — before they become a lot more expensive in the near future.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Alaska Airlines Promotions: 4X Miles on Car Rentals, Status Match

January 29, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines has several ongoing promotions, offering bonus miles on car rentals, a status match, and regular opportunities to buy miles with a bonus. Does it make sense to jump on any of these? Let's take a look.

Skye Class

Alaska Airlines Just Made It Easier to Get a Refund for a Schedule Change or Flight Cancellation

January 8, 2024 2

In the wake of grounding its entire fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, Alaska Airlines just significantly improved its policies for schedule changes and flight cancellations. Travelers can now claim a full refund to their original form of payment (not just a trip credit) for schedule changes and flight cancellations, without having to contact an Alaska Airlines representative. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Program Updates for 2024

December 13, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines has implemented changes to its Mileage Plan loyalty program for 2024. From elite status bonuses from credit cards to changing elite bonuses, let's take a look at the changes and see what Mileage Plan members can expect out of Alaska's updated loyalty program.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Adds Porter Airlines as Its 30th Mileage Plan Partner

December 13, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines just announced a partnership with the goal of growing Alaska's connectivity between the United States and Eastern Canada. Here's what you need to know about the partnership and how it's expected to develop in the near future.

Tyler Glatt

Why I’m Giving up My Alaska MVP Status to Fly Southwest Airlines in 2024

December 10, 2023 0

After years of being loyal to Alaska Airlines — and despite living just 30 minutes from an Alaska hub — this AwardWallet writer is switching her loyalty to Southwest Airlines. The alure of the Southwest Companion Pass and incredible card bonuses were too much to pass up.

Samantha Holland

Redeem Qatar Airways Avios for Alaska Airlines Flights

December 8, 2023 0

Award searches on Qatar Airways Privilege Club are turning up Alaska Airlines results, which means yet another option for booking U.S. domestic and select international flights with points. The pricing is good, too, falling in lock-step with Qatar Airways' distance-based partner charts. Here's what we know and a look at the routes you can book.

Tyler Glatt

Alaska Adds Elite Status Earnings on Ravn Alaska

November 30, 2023 0

Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin Elite Qualifying Miles on Ravn Alaska starting December 1, 2023. Here are the earning rates and what you need to know about this expanded partnership.

JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Now Partners With Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express

November 5, 2023 0

They likely aren't the first names that pop into your mind when thinking about airlines, but Alaska Airlines has two new partners: Bahamasair and Southern Airways Express. Here's how you can earn miles on these flights and where the airlines can take you.

Ryan Smith

Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites

September 26, 2023 0

Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.

JT Genter

Crazy Good Availability for Starlux Flights Using Alaska Miles

July 26, 2023 9

Alaska Airlines and Starlux (the Taiwan-based airline) launched a partnership earlier this year, and mileage redemptions with Alaska Mileage Plan miles are now live. That means you can book Starlux awards. And I'm not just saying, "In theory, you can book awards." You really can book awards...pretty much any day you want. Let's show you how to take advantage of this award availability for a dream trip to Taiwan or onward to other points in Asia.

Ryan Smith

Alaska Airlines Makes Significant Improvements to Lifetime Elite Status

May 25, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines just made some significant changes to the airline's lifetime elite status program. Mileage Plan members who fly one and two million miles with Alaska Airlines will now enjoy some added benefits. Here's what one and two million mile flyers — and those aspiring to this status — need to know about these improvements.

Max Prosperi

Mixed Bag: Alaska Airlines Makes Changes to Saver Fares

May 19, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines has a fairly generous basic economy ticket, though in the past it's been restricted by lack of elite status recognition and nonrefundable fares. Beginning May 22, however, those who have booked a Saver ticket will be able to take advantage of new benefits, including complimentary upgrades before departure.

Carissa Rawson

Get Double Alaska Mileage Plan Miles on Qatar Airways

May 6, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines has teamed up with Qatar Airways to offer double miles. However, it won't last long. Through June 30, 2023, Alaska Mileage Plan members get double miles on Qatar Airways flights. Here's how to enroll in this promotion, full details for this promotion, and how many bonus miles you can earn.

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Alaska Airlines Partners with Starlux: Mileage Earning is Live, Redemptions Coming Soon

April 27, 2023 1

Fans of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan will be happy to hear about another partner for earning and redeeming their miles. Though the program has undergone some negative changes recently, the ability to earn and redeem miles with a new airline is welcome news. Here's a look at the new Alaska partnership with Starlux.

Ryan Smith

American Airlines Slashes Mileage Earning Rate for Alaska Saver Fares

March 24, 2023 0

American Airlines just unveiled a cut to the AAdvantage earning rate for Alaska Airlines Saver fares. Starting May 1, 2023, Alaska Airlines Saver fares will earn just 1 AAdvantage mile per 10 miles flown. That's a 60% cut from the current earning rates. Here's what this means in practice and where else you might want to credit Alaska basic economy flights.

JT Genter

Alaska Mileage Plan No-Notice Devaluation of Japan Airlines Awards

March 17, 2023 3

This week, Alaska Mileage Plan made unannounced changes to the mileage rates for awards on Japan Airlines. Award rates have now increased by as much as 100% than before. However, there's still some value to be found in this partnership. Here's a rundown of the changes — and the few award options that haven't been devaluation (yet).

JT Genter

Alaska Residents: Redeem Albertsons/Safeway Just for U Rewards for Alaska Miles

January 11, 2023 0

Alaska residents can now redeem Albertsons, Carrs, and Safeway Just for U Rewards for Alaska Mileage Plan miles. The redemption rates vary depending on the number of rewards you are redeeming.

Sam Helmy

Alaska Airlines Removes Partner-Specific Mileage Plan Award Charts

January 3, 2023 1

Alaska Airlines just made a big change to its Mileage Plan program. As teased back in September 2022, Alaska Airlines implemented its new "simplified" Mileage Plan award charts. Unfortunately, this change is not good news for travelers. Here's what travelers need to know about the new award charts.

Max Prosperi

Alaska Airlines Adds Mokulele Airlines as a New Partner

December 31, 2022 0

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan recently announced its latest airline partner Mokulele Airlines. From early 2023 you can book Mokulele flights via Alaska's website, and Mileage Plan members will earn miles flying Mokulele Airlines.

Sam Helmy