SEATTLE, Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan now have access to book nearly 3,000
more daily flights on partner American Airlines following the most
recent phase of the airline's reservation system migration, which
will bring all US Airways flights under the American code this
fall. On Oct. 17, Mileage Plan
members will enjoy seamless access to the world's largest airline
and have even more options to earn and redeem miles for award
travel.
Alaska Airlines also announced today an expanded lounge
agreement with American Airlines, which gives Board Room members
access to all 54 Admirals Club locations worldwide beginning
Aug. 15.
"With American's expanded network, our loyal customers will
enjoy earning and redeeming miles for travel to more than 60
additional American Airlines destinations worldwide," said
Andrew Harrison, executive vice
president and chief revenue officer of Alaska Airlines. "Through
our unique global partner portfolio, our customers can access an
incredible virtual network of destinations and lounge locations
across the world."
Elite members of Alaska's
Mileage Plan receive exclusive benefits on American's expanded
network, including expedited security, priority check-in and
boarding, complimentary or discounted access to Main Cabin Extra
seats, as well as baggage waivers.
"We are excited to deepen the strong relationship we already
have with Alaska Airlines by providing customers more access to
more destinations," said Andrew
Nocella, American's chief marketing officer. "Our
relationship with Alaska goes back
more than 15 years and we continue to look for ways to work
together to enhance the benefits for our customers, whether through
access to clubs or new opportunities to earn and redeem
miles."
Alaska Airlines existing relationship with American began in
1999 and has included codeshare and frequent flyer reciprocity,
which expanded in 2011 to include reciprocal elite benefits on each
airline. The two carriers are working to expand their codeshare
agreement even further later this year.
Alaska Airlines continues to enhance its award-winning loyalty
program by offering customers access to unique partnerships with 13
global airlines. Last month, the airline added Hainan Airlines to
its airline partner portfolio, giving members the ability to earn
miles across the China-based
carrier's 90-city global network. Since 2013, Alaska Airlines has
added other benefits to its best-in-class Mileage Plan program,
giving members ways to earn miles faster, get elite status sooner
and redeem miles for award travel. Learn more at
www.alaskaair.com/mileageplan.
On the blog: Read reward program blogger Scott Mackenzie's analysis of how American's
expanded network will benefit Mileage Plan members at
blog.alaskaair.com.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional
airlines, serves more than 100 cities through an expansive network
in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North America
Airline Satisfaction Study for eight consecutive years from 2008 to
2015. Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan also ranked "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards Programs" in the
J.D. Power 2014 and 2015 Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program
Satisfaction Report. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For
more news and information, visit Alaska Airlines' newsroom at
www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
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