SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this
spring, Alaska Airlines and American
Airlines will make it a more
hassle-free, rewarding experience for
elite guests from one airline to travel on the other,
with new benefits that will roll out during 2021.
As part of the enhancements, Alaska's MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold and MVP Mileage Plan members will
be able to access premium seating, and MVP Gold 75Ks will be
eligible for upgrades, when they book flights on American's
domestic and international routes. Travelers can take advantage of
these benefits on itineraries that are solely on American or
when connecting to an American flight.
Here's some of what's to come:
- In the spring, all Alaska
elite members will receive complimentary access to preferred seats
when traveling on American Airlines, including Main Cabin
Extra.
- Alaska MVP Gold 75K members will
be eligible to earn global upgrade certificates that can be used to
move from the main cabin to Business Class on American. For
example, one of those certificates can be redeemed to upgrade from
the main cabin to Business Class on American's new nonstop
international service from Seattle
to London or Seattle to Shanghai in spring 2021, based on
availability.
- Later in 2021, Alaska MVP Gold 75K members will be eligible for unlimited
complimentary, space available upgrades to Business or First Class
when traveling on American's domestic flights.
These benefits will be in addition to the elite perks offered as
part of Alaska's membership in the
oneworld global alliance, which takes effect on March 31, 2021. As a oneworld member,
Alaska's elite travelers will be
able to take advantage of priority services, international lounge
access and baggage benefits.
"Our upcoming membership in oneworld makes
these added benefits with American even more rewarding for our
guests," said Andrew Harrison,
executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "On any
American flight, our elites will have access to premium seating or
a possible upgrade for a more comfortable journey, in addition to
other perks."
American's AAdvantage program elite members will receive
reciprocal benefits on Alaska.
"Alaska and American are
improving our service on the West Coast so that customers can enjoy
their loyalty benefits on either carrier," said Vasu Raja, American's chief revenue officer.
"Next year will bring significant enhancements that will make the
experience more seamless and rewarding for our customers traveling
to, through or from the West Coast."
The expanded relationship between Alaska and American was first
announced in February 2020. In fall 2021, American will
begin its inaugural service from Seattle to Bangalore, India – connecting two global
technology hubs.
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115
destinations across the United
States and North America.
The airline provides essential air service for our guests along
with moving crucial cargo shipments, while emphasizing Next-Level
Care. Alaska is known for low
fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability
efforts. Guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more
than 800 destinations worldwide with Alaska and its Global Partners. On
March 31, 2021, Alaska will officially become a member of the
oneworld global alliance. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and
blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are
subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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