How to Win Travel Contests Over the years I have won some really great contests. Amongst my friends it has become a joke: “How are you so lucky?” Upon reflection, I am fairly confident that I do not possess some supernatural power. Instead, I have some strategies that increase my … Read more
Alaska Airlines + Starbucks Holiday Promotion This year Alaska Airlines is launching a promotion with Starbucks to celebrate the start of the holiday season. From November 7-10, 2019, anyone with a Starbucks holiday cup will receive priority boarding after Group B. This is after First Class, Alaska Mileage Plan elite … Read more
Alaska and Qantas Partnership Devalued Alaska Airlines prides itself on their generous Mileage Plan where one mile flown earns you one frequent flyer mile. While that is still true when you fly on an Alaska plane, no matter the cost of your ticket, over the past few years the earning … Read more
Alaska Lounge N Satellite at Sea-Tac Review Sea-Tac Airport recently completed phase one of their complete reconstruction of the North Satellite concourse. Alaska Airlines controls 100% of the gates, so it makes sense that they recently opened their biggest Alaska Lounge at this location. The Alaska Lounge is located on … Read more
Gender Binary in Air Travel Currently when flying, at least in the United States, you must notify the airline if you are male or female. However, a change in regulation by Airlines for America has stated that as of June 1, 2019, airlines can now offer the options of “unspecified” … Read more
New Alaska Airlines Visa Card Benefits Starting tomorrow, June 1, 2019, the Alaska Airlines Visa Card from Bank of America will add two new benefits. 50% off Alaska Lounge Day Pass This benefit has actually been around for a bit as a trial, however now it is being written into … Read more