How to use Alaska miles to fly globally
Travel Codex’s Scott Mackenzie has earned and redeemed more than a million miles with Alaska Airlines over the last decade. Along the way, he’s learned some tips that can make your international travel experience with Mileage Plan more rewarding.
A perfect match: Alaska’s elite flyers will receive matching tier status in oneworld when flying with a member airline
When Alaska joins the oneworld global alliance on March 31, 2021, your Alaska Mileage Plan elite status will be recognized by all member airlines and align with oneworld tier levels Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
How to earn Alaska Airlines miles without actually flying
While many of our frequent jet setters have paused or changed their travel plans, there are still many ways to earn miles without ever stepping foot on board.
Alaska’s Mileage Plan offers some of the best value in the skies
There’s a reason our loyal guests are MVPs & Nerd Wallet calls our Mileage Plan “insanely valuable”—on average, our members earn 30% more miles than other airlines because we award miles based on how far you fly, not how much you spend. See how quickly your perks can add up!
Alaska Air Group and Bank of America Renew Long-Term Partnership Agreement
Today, Alaska and Bank of America announced an extension of their co-branded credit card agreement through 2030. The renewed agreement strengthens a powerful industry partnership that has endured over decades, meaningfully expands guest benefits, and further accelerates both companies’ strategic growth plans in key West Coast geographies.
Paradise found! Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui announce new partnership
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting Bora Bora? Starting Oct. 4, Alaska Mileage Plan members can make their island dreams come true with direct travel from Seattle to Tahiti, thanks to our newest global partner Air Tahiti Nui. Plus, you can go direct from Los Angeles now!
7 ways to make the most of your Mileage Plan elite status
Did you know that elite members get upgraded seats when available? Or that you have equivalent stats on oneworld Alliance airlines? Or that EQMs are key? We’ve compiled everything you need to know to get the most out of you Mileage Plan status—and great reasons to keep earning!
Alaska Airlines teams up with Lyft for new partnership to earn miles wherever you go
Alaska Mileage Plan members can now earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on all Lyft rides in the U.S. and Canada. Plus, this holiday season, earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on Lyft rides.
Alaska Airlines and Bank of America announce enhanced benefits to our Visa Signature® card
Cardholders can now enjoy new ways to earn double miles on everyday purchases, priority boarding and expanded free checked bag privileges. For a limited time, new cardholders can receive 70,000 bonus miles after making qualifying purchases.
Alaska Airlines Flight Pass subscription service turns one
We’re celebrating our milestone with a discount for new subscribers Alaska Airlines is the only U.S. major airline to offer a subscription plan that enables guests to earn miles and book flights in advance with no blackout dates. We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary with a promotion for new subscribers and a look back at the…
Gifts you can travel with, and gifts better left at home
Before you head to the airport this holiday season, make sure the gifts you’re packing will make it to your destination with you. 5 gifts better left at home Hoverboards. Battery rankings on these self-balancing devices are unreliable and they’ve been prone to fires – that’s why they’re banned from Alaska Airlines flights. Learn more: Hoverboards…
Always innovating: Alaska testing electronic bag tags
Travel can be a hassle. Nobody knows that better than the members of CX Labs, Alaska Airlines’ customer research and development team, who spend their days at the airport looking for travelers’ pain points and brainstorming ways to soothe them. Since the department’s creation in 2013, the team has tested all kinds of new products…
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