{"id":13259,"date":"2017-03-22T10:05:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T14:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=13259"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:12:40","slug":"condor-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/condor-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines Announces New Partnership with Condor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alaska Airlines has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/alaska-airlines-adds-europes-condor-airlines-as-mileage-plan-partner-300425753.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced its 18<sup>th<\/sup> Mileage Plan partner<\/a>, German low-cost carrier Condor. For those who are unfamiliar with Condor, it is a German low-cost carrier that mainly focuses on vacation destinations. Currently, Condor operates 16 routes in the North American Market, 10 of which are in the US.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/398\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13261 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Condor-Livery.jpg\" alt=\"Condor Livery\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Condor-Livery.jpg 600w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Condor-Livery-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like most low-cost carriers, Condor charges for checked bags, and limits hand luggage to a 13lbs bag and a personal item. On long-haul flights, Condor does provide nonalcoholic drinks, a hot meal, and cold breakfast. Extras such as seat selection and alcoholic drinks on board are charged like most other low-cost carriers.<\/p>\n<p>Condor offers three classes of service on their aircraft: Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. The Economy seats are a little tighter than most other low-cost carriers with a width of 17 inches and a pitch of 30 inches. Premium Economy seats offer a little more leg room with a pitch of 36 inches. The seats also have a footrest, a bigger recline, an amenity kit and an improved food and drinks menu. Condor Business Class offers a lot more space with 170-degree recline seats, a 15-inch entertainment screen, in-seat power supply, and a selection of items from a gourmet dining menu. Business class also provides travelers with lounge access and two checked bags.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earning_Alaska_Miles_on_Condor\">Earning Alaska Miles on Condor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska has published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/content\/mileage-plan\/how-to-earn-miles\/airline-partners\/condor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its table of earning miles with Condor<\/a>, and it has some interesting sweet spots.<\/p>\n<p>Flights in Business class offer great earning potential, earning 300% of miles flown. A Business fare from Las Vegas to Frankfurt will\u00a0earn you 16,749 miles with all the bonuses\u2014considering Condor\u2019s low fares that is great value for money.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Alaska_Miles_on_Condor\">Redeeming Alaska Miles on Condor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to redeeming your Alaska Miles on Condor, there are some decent options out there if you can find some level 1 Economy fares. 25,000 miles will get you to many European destinations. The Alaska redemption chart on Condor is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>For travel further afield, Condor considers the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>North America is all 50 US states, Canada, and Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Middle East\/North Africa is considered by Condor to include Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Seychelles and the Maldives<\/li>\n<li>South Africa is considered by Condor to include Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, South Africa and Namibia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a few other considerations to take into account when booking award fares with Condor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are no fuel surcharges on award flights<\/li>\n<li>Bookings can be made 330 days in advance<\/li>\n<li>You can book one free stopover at Frankfurt or Condor\u2019s US gateway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Summary\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska continues to grow the Mileage Plan program successfully. Another airline with excellent earning and redemption options is always a bonus. Also, with Condor being a vacation destination-focused airline, it opens up new and interesting routes to destinations that can be a little tricky to reach from the North American market.<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/2017\/03\/alaska-new-mileage-plan-partner-condor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earning_Alaska_Miles_on_Condor\">Earning Alaska Miles on Condor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Alaska_Miles_on_Condor\">Redeeming Alaska Miles on Condor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alaska Airlines&#8217; Mileage Plan program continues to impress. 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