Alaska Airlines is joining the oneworld alliance, significantly expanding its global reach and offering enhanced benefits for travelers. This partnership with Oneworld Airline Partners and an expanded relationship with American Airlines opens up a world of travel opportunities for Alaska Airlines guests.
A West Coast International Alliance Takes Flight
This new alliance with American Airlines and membership in oneworld creates a powerful West Coast international alliance, providing seamless travel experiences for passengers. Key benefits include:
- Earning and redeeming miles on both Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
- Full elite status reciprocity between the two airlines.
- Lounge access for Alaska Lounge members to nearly 50 American Airlines Admirals Clubs globally and seven Alaska Lounges in the U.S. (Note: Due to space constraints, access is not available to the Admirals Club in San Francisco International Terminal 2, which is closing in March. A new Alaska Lounge is scheduled to open in SFO’s Terminal 2 in fall 2020.)
- Continued domestic codesharing and expanded international travel options from Los Angeles and Seattle, facilitating hassle-free booking and travel between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
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oneworld: Expanding Your Travel Horizons
Alaska Airlines’ anticipated full membership in oneworld, expected in summer 2021, will grant travelers access to over 1,200 destinations worldwide. This extensive network, combined with the American Airlines partnership, ensures a connected travel experience regardless of the oneworld airline partners you choose. Existing agreements with Alaska Airlines’ current Global Partners will remain in effect.
Benefits for Alaska Mileage Plan Members
The alliance with oneworld airline partners brings exciting advantages for Alaska Mileage Plan members:
- Effective Immediately: Redeem miles on all American Airlines flights, earn miles on American flights with an Alaska flight number, and access American’s Admirals Club locations worldwide with an Alaska Lounge membership. Existing Global Partner benefits continue uninterrupted.
- Spring 2020: Earn Alaska Mileage Plan miles on all American Airlines flights, both domestic and international.
- Summer 2021: Earn and redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles on all oneworld airlines. Alaska elites will enjoy privileges like priority boarding, premium seating, and baggage benefits on American Airlines and other oneworld airline partners. MVP Gold and Gold 75K members will gain access to 650 lounges within the oneworld network.
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A Seamless Global Travel Experience
This partnership with American Airlines and membership in the oneworld alliance mark a significant step for Alaska Airlines, providing a comprehensive global network, reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, and expanded lounge access. This collaboration aims to deliver a seamless and rewarding travel experience for all passengers. As Alaska Airlines integrates into the oneworld alliance, further details and benefits will be unveiled.
