Tag: Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan)

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.

Skye Class

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

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Mileage Plan Awards on El Al Israel Airlines

December 7, 2022 0

Starting today, Alaska Mileage Plan members can redeem miles for award flights on El Al Israel Airlines. However, the award chart isn't straightforward, with mileage rates varying by route and date. Here's what we know so far about this new redemption option.

JT Genter

Alaska Ending Lounge Access for Many First Class Passengers

November 23, 2022 0

Alaska Mileage Plan has announced that it will cut access to lounges for many paid and award first class tickets effective February 15, 2023. Also, the airline is hiking the price of their yearly lounge memberships. Here's what to know about these changes and the few exceptions to the new rules.

Sam Helmy

Cathay Pacific and Select LATAM Awards Now Bookable via Alaska Mileage Plan Website

November 11, 2022 1

Alaska Airlines has finally added the ability to book Cathay Pacific and LATAM award flights through its website. Gone are the days of having to find a flight with the award space you want to book, then calling Alaska with that information to complete the booking. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Jerod Morales

Alaska Members Can Now Redeem Mileage Plan Miles for Air Tahiti Nui Awards

June 30, 2022 1

You can now redeem your Alaska Mileage Plan miles for awards on Air Tahiti Nui. Awards to the South Pacific start at just 30,000 miles one-way. Plus, you can also redeem miles for a fifth freedom flight from the U.S. to Europe starting at 30,000 miles each way. Here's a look at the new award chart.

Sam Helmy

Alaska Airlines Introduces Dynamic Pricing for Domestic American Airlines Awards

April 26, 2022 2

Alaska Airlines quietly introduced dynamic pricing to its American Airlines partner awards within North America. So far, we have seen pricing for shorter flights in economy drop in price, while longer flights have seen no increase. First-class award pricing has not changed at all. Here are the details of the new Alaska award pricing on American Airlines flights.

Sam Helmy

You Can Now Book Ravn Alaska Award Using Alaska Mileage Plan Miles

April 21, 2022 3

Over the past few months, Alaska Airlines has been on a roll adding new award redemptions. And its latest award partner was just added. Alaska Mileage Plan members can now redeem miles on Ravn Alaska. Here's how you can now use as few as 7,500 Alaska miles to fly within Alaska on this small airline.

JT Genter

SriLankan Airlines Added as Alaska Airlines' Newest Redemption Partner

March 23, 2022 1

The one-year anniversary of Alaska's joining of the Oneworld alliance is nearing, and Alaska seems set on adding redemptions on all of its new partners before this anniversary. The latest addition: SriLankan Airlines. And unlike recent award chart additions, Alaska's award chart for using miles on SriLankan isn't bad!

JT Genter

Alaska Adds New Partner Award Redemptions on Malaysia Airlines

February 17, 2022 1

Today, Alaska Mileage Plan added new award redemptions on Malaysia Airlines. This marks the fifth partner redemption addition since Alaska joined the Oneworld alliance almost a year ago. Here are the award rates, eligible regions, and how Alaska's new award rates compare to your other options.

JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Will Increase Select First Class Awards this March

February 16, 2022 7

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members will soon need more miles for select award redemptions when traveling in first class, because the airline is set to increase select first class award redemptions this March. Here is how many more miles will be needed and which awards will be impacted by this devaluation.

Max Prosperi

Alaska Adds Mileage Plan Redemptions on Royal Jordanian

January 27, 2022 0

Since joining the Oneworld alliance, Alaska has been slowly but surely adding its new Oneworld partners to its award chart. Today, Alaska took another step forward by adding Royal Jordanian award flights to its award chart. Here's what you need to know about this new Alaska Mileage Plan redemption option and what's still to come from Alaska's Mileage Plan.

JT Genter

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Royal Air Maroc Award Flights Online

January 16, 2022 2

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Royal Air Maroc award flights via the Alaska website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.

Ryan Smith

You Can Now Redeem Alaska Miles for Iberia Award Flights Online

January 6, 2022 1

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem their miles for Iberia flights via the website. This is another step forward for Alaska as a new Oneworld member, expanding what you can do with your miles. Here are the details on these redemptions, including pricing and important rules to know.

Ryan Smith

How To Redeem Alaska Air Mileage Plan Miles with Qatar Airways

September 8, 2021 23

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now redeem miles for travel on Qatar Airways. Mileage Plan members can redeem their miles for travel in all three classes of service offered by Qatar Airways - including Qatar's excellent Qsuite business class product. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members need to know about redeeming miles for travel on Qatar Airways.

Max Prosperi

It's Official: Alaska Airlines and Emirates Ending Partnership

June 7, 2021 30

It's official. The long-standing partnership between Alaska Airlines and Emirates is coming to an end. Luckily, there is still some time for Mileage Plan members to take advantage of this partnership. You can still earn and redeem miles through July 31.

Max Prosperi