Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have been frenemies for several years now. In fact, it was American that sponsored Alaska into Oneworld. However, as American's strategy (or lack thereof) continues to change, top Alaska elites will lose American systemwide upgrades. … [Read more...] about Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
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Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
One of the greatest benefits to Hawaiian Airlines being acquired by Alaska Airlines will be their (presumed) membership in the Oneworld Alliance. I know many Hawaiian fliers aren't familiar with what this means for them, so I put together a guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld benefits today to kind of preview the future. … [Read more...] about Guide to Mileage Plan Oneworld Benefits
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another
Last week was a bit of a ride for fans of Bilt. The long story short version of what happens is that Bilt traded one Oneworld partner for another, though there was a few days between the two separate announcements. … [Read more...] about Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another
Alaska Air Visa 70k Sign-Up Bonus
I believe the combined Alaska-Hawaiian loyalty program will have one credit card - the current Alaska Air Visa, which you should all apply for. However, you really should apply now if you haven't already, as there's currently an Alaska Air Visa 70k sign-up bonus! … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa 70k Sign-Up Bonus
Alaska Mileage Plan Changes Coming in 2024
Despite its pending acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines isn't slowing down the evolution of its own operations. Unsurprisingly, that means we have to endure Alaska Mileage Plan changes coming in 2024. And, honestly, these changes are a bit of a mixed bag. … [Read more...] about Alaska Mileage Plan Changes Coming in 2024
SEC Filing Previews The Future of HawaiianMiles
It's been a little over a week since Alaska's and Hawaiian's bombshell announcement, which was followed by a flurry of regulatory filings. One such SEC filing previews the future of HawaiianMiles. That said, take anything disclosed at this early stage with a massive grain of salt. … [Read more...] about SEC Filing Previews The Future of HawaiianMiles
Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles
I touched on this topic a little during my initial post regarding the Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, but today I plan to go further into depth on comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Why compare the two? Because it'll show us what exists today, and what we may expect in the future. … [Read more...] about Comparing Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles