SEATTLE, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska
Airlines Mileage Plan members have more ways to experience the
sights and sounds of Europe with
award redemptions now available through Aer Lingus, marking the
latest in Alaska's growing
portfolio of hand-picked Global Partners that invite travelers to
go global differently. Beginning June
20, award flights to Dublin
and beyond can be redeemed starting at just 30,000 miles one
way.
"We're thrilled that Mileage Plan members now have more ways to
experience all the Emerald Isle has to offer," said Brett Catlin, Alaska Airlines Managing Director
of Alliances and Capacity Planning. "Our partnership with Aer
Lingus is just one more example of how we're expanding
opportunities to travel to every corner of the world with our
diverse Global Partner portfolio and why flyers choose our
award-winning program."
In 2018, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus began a broad
partnership to offer more options to earn and redeem miles on
transatlantic flights to Europe,
the top regional destination for Mileage Plan members. Members are
now able to redeem for both economy and Business Class seats on
nonstop flights.
Aer
Lingus
|
Each
way
|
Contiguous US and
Canada (including Alaska)
|
|
Economy
|
30,000 –
80,000
|
Business
|
60,000 –
280,000
|
Intra-Europe
|
|
Economy
|
8,000 –
30,000
|
Mileage Plan members can also earn base miles and elite
qualifying bonus miles of up to 100% on Aer Lingus flights. More
information on the Aer Lingus partnership can be found on the
Alaska Airlines website.
"Both Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines guests expect world-class
customer service, which is what makes our airlines so attractive
and our partnership such a natural fit," Aer Lingus Chief Operating
Officer Mike Rutter said. "With
these new award flight opportunities, we're excited to open our
doors, show travelers what Ireland
is all about and serve guests as a gateway to the rest of
Europe."
Aer Lingus is one of Alaska Airlines' 16 Global Partners to
offer award flights at this time. The airline currently serves
Dublin from 13 cities in
North America, including nonstop
from Alaska's gateway cities of
Seattle, Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Travelers visiting the Emerald Isle can
experience the charm of cozy pubs, old castles and traditional
Irish meals – and passengers flying Aer Lingus can expect legendary
Irish hospitality as soon as they step on the plane. Aer Lingus
also provides service through Dublin to 61cities in the U.K. and
Europe.
"Aer Lingus is a superior option to connect to Europe. From their world-class service,
entertainment options and authentic Irish experience as soon as you
step on the plane, it's a great nonstop option from Seattle," King County Councilmember Joe
McDermott said. "I have family in Cork,
Ireland; having the ability to use my Alaska miles to fly Aer Lingus gives me more
opportunities to visit family and friends throughout the year."
With Alaska Airlines, Mileage Plan members can travel and earn
miles to more than 900 destinations around the globe through a
unique network of Global Partners that make you feel like you've
arrived at your destination, even before you land. Members of the
award-winning loyalty program can earn miles faster, get elite
status sooner and redeem miles for award travel. Learn more and
join for free at https://www.alaskaair.com/mileageplan.
Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland, founded in 1936. It operates 63
aircraft on more than 100 routes to destinations in the U.K.,
Europe and North America and carries more than 12 million
guests per annum. Aer Lingus is Ireland's only 4-Star airline, awarded by
Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. Its
mission is to connect Ireland to the world and to become
the leading value carrier operating across the North Atlantic. Its
home base is Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus is a member of
International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's largest
airline groups.
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners fly 46 million guests
a year to more than 115 destinations with an average of 1,200 daily
flights across the United States and
to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Alaska
Airlines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional
Carriers in North America" in the J.D. Power North America
Airline Satisfaction Study for 12 consecutive years from 2008 to
2019. Learn about Alaska's award-winning service 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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