Alaska Airlines Premium Class is the new “Economy Plus” class being rolled out across the airline’s 737-800, -900 and E175 aircraft. The new Premium Class officially launches on flights with retrofitted aircraft starting January 5, 2017. Alaska Airlines Premium Class can be purchased starting today. Premium Class comes at a … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 2 – Redeeming Miles If you haven’t already checked it out, make sure to read Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 1 – Elite Status. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can be redeemed for Alaska flights, of course, as well as for flights on partner airlines. … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Explained: Part 1 – Elite Status I have been an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member since 2000. However, I have been flying Alaska since before that time. I remember flying in the mid-1990’s when you were served a meal in Economy even on short flights. Each … Read more
Alaska Airlines app update Alaska Airlines released their latest iOS mobile app today. Alaska Airlines app update 4.1.7 now offers a digital version of users’ Mileage Plan membership card as well as Board Room membership card. Both can be added to your Apple Wallet. Typically I don’t carry my Alaska … Read more
There has been much chatter in the blogosphere regarding the JetBlue #GoForthWithJetBlue Points Match promotion. I won’t go in to the details as you can find detailed info here here or here. Many are using rather strong language including calling it the most exciting promotion of the year. The JetBlue #GoForthWithJetBlue Points Match Promotion (details) … Read more
As reported by OneMileAtATime, it seems that it is no longer possible to book Emirates flights with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. I tried to search for flights to Dubai from various cities around the US and only found flights on either British Airways or Korean Air. And it isn’t just … Read more
On August 1, American Airlines will change to a revenue based loyalty program. This means that instead of earning miles based on distance flown, passengers earn miles based on cost of the ticket. American is partners with Alaska Airlines. To many it seemed inevitable that there would be changes to the structure of … Read more
Alaska Airlines Russell Wilson Auction I received an email today inviting me to bid on the Alaska Airlines Russell Wilson Auction. In order to participate, you must be a current Mileage Plan Gold or Gold 75K member. You can “bid” with your miles for an evening with Seattle Seahawks Quarterback … Read more
Alaska Mileage Plan Going Revenue Based? Is the end near? Is Alaska Mileage Plan going Revenue Based? The answer for now, it appears, is “no”. An astute FlyerTalk member found buried in an article by the Juneau Empire this juicy piece of info from Joseph Sprague, Senior Vice President, Communications and External Relations: Sprague … Read more
This year Alaska Airlines and Uber are teaming up for LGBTQ Pride events across the West Coast. There are three aspects of this partnership which I go in to below. But perhaps most interesting is the Alaska Airlines Uber Pride Contest for for reasons I’ll go in to. #LoveMovesUs The first … Read more
Seattle Mariners Alaska Airlines Voucher When a baseball team isn’t selling tickets, they will often do a giveaway promotion to entice fans to come to the game. The Seattle Mariners have had a long dry spell in the winning season department; they haven’t made it to the playoffs in 15 … Read more
Alaska Airlines Visa Flight Discount Bonus Offer of $50 It appears that Bank of American is targeting certain cardholders with an Alaska Airlines Visa flight discount bonus offer. Once you register at bankofamerica.com/easyrewards with your personalized offer code, you have the month of June to spend $250 on the targeted card … Read more
Alaska Airlines “fly nice” ad campaign It seems that the Battle for Seattle between Alaska and Delta is heating up. There is a new Alaska Airlines “fly nice” ad campaign running in the new Capitol Hill light rail station in Seattle. This comes on the heels of a minor kerfuffle … Read more
Mileage Run to Copenhagen Introduction Part 1: SEA-BUR-SEA-CDG-CPH Holiday Inn Burbank-Media City 24 Hours in Copenhagen Hilton Copenhagen Airport Part 2: CPH-AMS-SLC-SEA Aviator Lounge CPH Aspire Lounge (41) AMS Delta Sky Club SLC SEA-BUR-SEA – AS 737-800 I was on the last SEA-BUR of the day on Thursday and the … Read more
I had an amazing time flying around the world on Alaska miles this past February for my birthday. The news of Alaska’s doubling the cost of some partner airline redemptions, I decided it was time to plan my next big trip while my miles still had strong value. I like … Read more