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What It Takes to Be No. 1
U.S. News & World Report ranks Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
as the best loyalty program.
What makes a frequent flyer program distinct? The difference between the best and the rest, according to U.S. News & World Report, is how easy it is for members to maximize meaningful travel benefits. Many airline loyalty programs promise perks like free flights or room upgrades to drive sign-ups, but Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers the greatest return on investment and makes the program worth members’ time and effort. With an unmatched combination of broad network coverage and an array of mileage accumulation and appealing redemption options, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan earns its No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Airline Rewards Programs.
Alaska Airlines offers flights to destinations all throughout the mainland U.S., Hawaii, western Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. By joining Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, travelers can earn miles on every Alaska Airlines flight as well as on eligible flights offered by more than 15 international partner airlines. Mileage Plan also allows members to earn miles when they’re not in the air through a wide variety of hotel, car rental and retail partnerships. Finally, Alaska Airlines credit cards help members incorporate earning miles into their everyday purchasing habits so that when it comes time to book travel, they don’t have to scramble at the last minute to shore up enough miles to enjoy their membership benefits. Read on to find out more details about the range of options to earn miles as an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member.
Alaska Airlines offers flights to destinations all throughout the mainland U.S., Hawaii, western Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. By joining Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, travelers can earn miles on every Alaska Airlines flight as well as on eligible flights offered by more than 15 international partner airlines. Mileage Plan also allows members to earn miles when they’re not in the air through a wide variety of hotel, car rental and retail partnerships. Finally, Alaska Airlines credit cards help members incorporate earning miles into their everyday purchasing habits so that when it comes time to book travel, they don’t have to scramble at the last minute to shore up enough miles to enjoy their membership benefits. Read on to find out more details about the range of options to earn miles as an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member.
In the air
Alaska Airlines connects flyers to all corners of North America, whether they’re looking to find vacation getaways or major transportation hubs on either coast. Unlike most U.S. airline loyalty programs that give you miles based on how much you spend, Alaska flyers earn one mile for every mile flown. Here are six destinations that Alaska Airlines can take you to today:
Los Angeles
Here's how to get there
Cancun, Mexico
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Liberia, Costa Rica
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Maui, Hawaii
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Victoria, Canada
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In the Terminal
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can also earn and use miles to travel to hundreds of destinations around the world by booking flights with the following Alaska Airlines Global Partners:
Aer Lingus
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Condor
EL AL Israel Airlines*
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Condor
EL AL Israel Airlines*
Emirates
Fiji Airways
Finnair
Hainan Airlines
Icelandair
Fiji Airways
Finnair
Hainan Airlines
Icelandair
Japan Airlines
Korean Air
LATAM Airlines
Qantas
Singapore Airlines
Korean Air
LATAM Airlines
Qantas
Singapore Airlines
*Redemption with Mileage Plan miles is not currently available on EL AL Israel.
In the Rankings
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members earn one mile per actual mile flown to an Alaska Airlines destination. With up to 1,200 Alaska Airlines flights to choose from every day, travelers have ample opportunity to earn and redeem miles. Additionally, the broad network of destinations that Alaska Airlines and its global partners service further widens the net of possibility for earning miles. The exceptional combination of both high network coverage and the ease of earning and redeeming miles for round-trip flights is a significant factor in the No. 1 ranking of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan.
In the hotel
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members also earn miles toward their next trip by booking stays at participating hotel partners:
- HotelBonus
- Alaska Airlines HotelsEarn up to 10,000 miles per night at over 400,000 hotel properties worldwide
- Best WesternEarn 250 miles per stay on qualifying rates. Note: travelers must be Best Western Rewards® members prior to their stay to earn miles with this partner
- Choice HotelsEarn up to 250 miles per eligible stay
- Coast HotelsEarn 500 miles per qualifying stay
- Cruises OnlyEarn up to 10,000 miles when you book a cruise through CruisesOnly. Mileage earn varies based on the length of your cruise
- InterContinental Hotels GroupEarn miles at more than 4,900 properties worldwide. Mileage earn rates vary by hotel brand. Learn more here
- Marriott BonvoyEarn one to two miles per U.S. dollar spent on all qualifying charges at more than 6,500 hotels across 29 brands. Learn more details here
- RocketmilesEarn up to 10,000 miles per night on every reservation booked on Rocketmiles
- Westmark HotelsEarn two miles for every dollar used toward accommodations at a qualified rate and one mile for every dollar spent on food and beverage purchases, excluding alcohol. Note: travelers must also be Westmark Guest rewards members to earn miles with this partner
By providing their Mileage Plan numbers when making reservations and at check in, members can cut down the cost of future travel. In addition to earning miles for stays, members can redeem miles to cover the cost of nightly stays when booking through Alaska Airlines Hotels.
In the Rankings
To earn a top U.S. News ranking, loyalty programs must offer opportunities to earn and use points outside of just booking flights. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan does this in part by providing access to a wide range of participating hotel partners in various regions that cater to different price points. The diversity of accommodation options that members can take advantage of to earn and redeem miles and points helps establish Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan as the industry-leading loyalty program.
In the Car
Another way Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan allows members to continue earning miles even after the plane has landed is through car rental partnerships. Members can accrue miles by renting a car from any of the following seven partners:
- Car rentalBonus
- AlamoEarn 50 miles per day on qualifying rentals at participating locations
- AvisEarn 50 miles per day for up to four days or earn 500 miles for five or more days on qualifying rentals. Save up to 35% off base rates by using AWD# K197800
- BudgetRent for up to four days and earn 50 miles per day or rent for five or more days and earn 500 miles. Use BCD# UO72200 to get 30% base rates
- DollarEarn 50 miles per day on qualifying rentals at participating locations
- HertzEarn 50 miles per day for up to four days or earn 500 miles for five or more days on qualifying rentals in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. Use Mileage Plan discount number CDP 321739 for additional savings and benefits
- NationalEarn 50 miles per day on qualifying rentals as participating locations
- ThriftyEarn 50 miles per day on qualifying rentals.
Book your car rental on Alaska Airlines Cars to compare rates.
In the Rankings
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan accounts for every leg of a journey, allowing members to earn miles and points with car rental partners without booking a flight at all.
In the Everyday
Frequent flyers can earn miles even when they’re not in the air. By simply swiping an Alaska Airlines credit card while shopping, dining out or paying bills, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can collect miles on a daily basis. Alaska Airlines credit cards allow account holders to earn three miles for every dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases like Alaska Airlines flight tickets and one mile for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers three credit card choices for different types of members:
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