To get home from San Francisco, we needed to take two flights. The first flight, Alaska Airlines 1837 was our final Virgin America flight. Well, sort of. Technically it's already an Alaska flight, but the service was still Virgin. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines 1837 – Our Final Virgin America Flight
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Alaska Airlines Reveals Saver Fare Details
We've known for some time now that Alaska Airlines would implement its own version of a basic economy fare. However, little has been revealed about its new fare class, until now. Last week, we got more info about this new fare, as Alaska Airlines reveals Saver Fare details … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Reveals Saver Fare Details
Alaska Airlines Confirms Basic Economy, Other Changes Coming Too
Well, I guess it was only a matter of time. Alaska Airlines confirms basic economy fares will launch later this year. And, there will be other changes too to help offset declining profits. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Confirms Basic Economy, Other Changes Coming Too
Alaska Air is Making Further Fleet Adjustments
Last month Virgin America flew off into the sunset, sort of. And while repainting aircraft will take a while, cross-fleeting is already taking place. But now, Alaska Air is making further fleet adjustments. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air is Making Further Fleet Adjustments
Goodbye Virgin America; Hello Basic Economy
Today we say goodbye Virgin America as a wholly integrated Alaska Air emerges tomorrow. And with it, new a new fare structure and fees. … [Read more...] about Goodbye Virgin America; Hello Basic Economy
Alaska Airlines Commences New Kona Service
As part of its growth initiative, Alaska Airlines commences new Kona service from the Bay Area. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Commences New Kona Service
Goodbye Virgin America… Hello New Alaska Air
HUGE NEWS! Yesterday, Alaska Airlines finally revealed its future integration plans! And while there were some speculation Alaska Air would retain both brands, they've decided not to. So soon it'll be time to say goodbye Virgin America. … [Read more...] about Goodbye Virgin America… Hello New Alaska Air
Alaska Air Visa Companion Fare Now Works on Virgin
Yesterday I discussed why the Alaska Air Visa Signature is my favorite airline card for infrequent travelers. But on Monday, Alaska Air announced an "enhancement" to my favorite benefit of the card: the companion fare. Of course this was inevitable, but the Alaska Air Visa companion fare now works on Virgin. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa Companion Fare Now Works on Virgin
More on Alaska Mileage Plan
Late last week the Alaska Airlines-Virgin America merger finally closed. And refreshingly, Alaska wasted no time getting information out. At the time, we learned that members of Alaska Mileage Plan could begin earning miles on Virgin America flights beginning Monday, December 19. Likewise, Virgin America Elevate members may now earn miles on all Alaska Airlines flights, too. … [Read more...] about More on Alaska Mileage Plan
Alaska Airlines + Virgin America: Different Works
Recently, Alaska Airlines received its final approval from the Department of Justice to move forward with its acquisition of Virgin America. But, today, Alaska officially unveiled its public facing messaging with a new website called differentworks.com. The website goes over various aspects of the merger, including the airline's expanded route map. Interesting, Alaska … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines + Virgin America: Different Works