Upcoming Mileage Plan™ Changes
As you are aware, the airline industry is facing unprecedented challenges. At Alaska Airlines, we are engaged in a comprehensive review of our business in an effort to reduce costs, while at the same time continuing to deliver the level of service you have come to expect. As part of that effort, we are announcing changes to the Mileage Plan that are aimed at maintaining the program's viability as well as its strong value to our members.
These changes will apply to Mileage Plan awards redeemed on or after November 19, 2008. Awards redeemed before November 19, 2008 will not be affected, regardless of travel date.
Award Level Changes
- The round-trip Coach Saver award that has been available at 20,000 miles for over 13 years is increasing to 25,000 miles whether redeemed online or through our Reservations office.
- The current award levels for Coach and First Class travel on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air are increasing with the exception of intra-state travel.
New Three-Tier Award Levels
- The previous "Saver" award types will be re-named "Super Saver Awards." These will continue to offer excellent redemption values, but, as today, with limited availability compared to other award types.
- A new middle award level called "Choice" will offer Coach travel at mileage redemption levels below unrestricted awards, but with much greater availability than "Super Saver" levels.
- "Peak Awards" will become "Full Flex" awards. Like our Full Flex fares, these awards will offer unrestricted last seat availability and will not be subject to change or redeposit fees.
Continental U.S. & Canada
| Award Type | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Super Saver Coach | 12,500 | 25,000 |
| Choice Coach | 20,000 | 40,000 |
| Full Flex Coach | 27,500 | 55,000 |
| Super Saver First | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| Full Flex First | 50,000 | 100,000 |
Mexico
| Award Type | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Super Saver Coach | 17,500 | 35,000 |
| Choice Coach | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| Full Flex Coach | 32,500 | 65,000 |
| Super Saver First | 32,500 | 65,000 |
| Full Flex First | 60,000 | 120,000 |
Hawaii
| Award Type | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Super Saver Coach | 20,000 | 40,000 |
| Choice Coach | 27,500 | 55,000 |
| Full Flex Coach | 37,500 | 75,000 |
| Super Saver First | 37,500 | 75,000 |
| Full Flex First | 75,000 | 150,000 |
New Intra-State Awards
The popular 15,000 mile Intra-Alaska Award has been expanded to an Intra-State Award, offering travel wholly within one individual state, including Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. This represents an award level reduction. First Class Intra-State Awards will also be available at reduced levels.
| Award Type | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Super Saver Coach | 7,500 | 15,000 |
| Choice Coach | 12,500 | 25,000 |
| Full Flex Coach | 17,500 | 35,000 |
| Super Saver First | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| Full Flex First | 30,000 | 60,000 |
Money and Miles Award Changes
The AS50 Money and Miles award will continue to offer a 50 percent discount up to $250 for 15,000 miles round-trip; however, these awards will earn 50% of the mileage they earn today. These miles and 100% of the segments flown will count toward MVP/MVP Gold qualification. The change will apply to all Money and Miles awards booked on or after November 19, 2008.
Partner Award Fee
To offset the high costs associated with redeeming miles on partner airlines, we will begin collecting a $25 (USD) non-refundable fee per person for each award booked on a partner airline. There continues to be no award fee or fuel surcharge fee for award travel on Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air. The fee will apply to all partner awards booked on or after November 19, 2008.
