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Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Sea-Tac expands global reach with nonstop flight to Rome
A slew of new nonstop routes around the world, including one to Rome, is turning SEA into a true global gateway. Why it matters: Seattle is quickly shedding its status as a secondary international hub with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport positioning itself as a serious player in the global aviation network. Plus: Seattleites love to travel! Driving the news: Alaska Airlines announced plans this week to launch nonstop service from Seattle to Rome — the first direct flight between the Emerald City and the Eternal City and the airline's first transatlantic route. The route will begin in May 2026 and operate four times a week aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Rome is among the most-requested European destinations by Alaska Mileage Plan members, according to the Seattle-based carrier. It is also the largest in Europe without nonstop service from Seattle. Also, Edelweiss Air began nonstop service to Zurich on Monday, and SAS started nonstop service to Copenhagen last month. Zoom in: Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci, the son of Italian immigrants, called the Rome route "a dream come true." "Our guests have been asking for an easy way to get to Italy for years," he said in a written statement. The big picture: Sea-Tac has added new international service over the past two years, including flights to Taipei, Beijing and Chongqing, Munich, Manila, Liberia, Costa Rica, Toronto, and Tokyo, per the airport. By the numbers: As of this month, Sea-Tac is offering nonstop flights to 36 international destinations, according to spokesperson Perry Cooper of the Port of Seattle. That's up from 26 destinations in 2019. Between the lines: The Rome announcement marks the third new intercontinental destination unveiled by Alaska in the last year. The move is part of a broader expansion strategy following the Seattle-based carrier's acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines' wide-body aircraft, per Alaska. Other European destinations being considered by Alaska include London, Paris, and Berlin.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members could score ultimate festival upgrade at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival
Alaska Airlines is offering festivalgoers a place to reset and relax with the chance to win festival upgrades and exciting travel-focused prizes SEATTLE, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is turning up the volume this festival season as the official airline of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival – two of the year's most anticipated music events. We're bringing our signature care and adventure-loving spirit to the desert with a First Class festival experience designed especially for our most loyal guests. Alaska Mileage Plan festivalgoers can step inside Alaska's technicolor cloudscape and dive into a world that's part cloud nine, part neon dream. Stroll through a mirrored tunnel glowing with LED lights, then chill in the clouds like you're 35,000 feet up (minus the seatbelt sign) and snap the ultimate cloud-selfie. Every afternoon and into the evening, Mileage Plan members are invited to join us for Cloud Social -- Alaska's take on happy hour. Sip on an ice-cold Passion Orange Guava (POG) juice (the same one we serve onboard Hawaiian Airlines flights) or a bold cold brew. Need a snack? We've got pretzels and specialty cookies made in Hawai'i ready for takeoff. Before heading back to the music, guests can stop by our prize-packed vending machine. Thousands of goodies are waiting – and rumor has it, a few lucky guests may be jetting off on their next big adventure. One lucky guest each day could unlock the ultimate festival upgrade, featuring VIP treatment and access to the most exclusive viewing area at the festival that's normally reserved for the performing main stage artist and their friends. These special giveaways are exclusive to Alaska Mileage Plan members and credit card holders. "At Alaska, it's not just about the destination – it's about creating memorable and meaningful moments throughout the journey," said Eric Edge, vice president of brand and marketing at Alaska Airlines. "As the official airline of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival, we're excited to be a part of two of the most exciting music and art festivals of the year while rewarding our loyal Mileage Plan members with experiences that match the energy and excitement of these incredible events." Not a Mileage Plan member just yet? It's free and easy to join at or onsite at the Alaska cloudscape experience. From chart-toppers to sky-high surprises, Alaska is ready to make this festival season one to remember. About Alaska Air GroupAlaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at Learn more about Alaska Airlines at and Hawaiian Airlines at Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ALASKA AIRLINES Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Airline Just Made It Easier to Earn Status—and It's Already Rated the No. 1 Domestic Airline Loyalty Program
Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits. The new tiers start at 10,000 miles and offer perks or status in increments. Travelers can earn perks such as future flight credit or discounted lounge access. It just got easier to experience the perks of frequent flier airline status. Alaska Airlines recently announced it would be dropping the minimum mile requirement to only 10,000 miles for frequent flier perks with the airline. This means that it is now faster than ever to achieve benefits and perks by flying with the airline. Alaska previously had a minimum of 20,000 miles to achieve its lowest status, called MVP. The next tier was 40,000, then 75,000, and finally 100,000 for the highest tier. Starting at 10,000 miles, travelers can choose a perk including earning 750 bonus miles, or experiencing MVP status for a trip. The MVP status offers priority check-in, free checked bags, seating upgrades, and more. Once a traveler hits the 20,000 mile threshold, they will earn MVP status overall, with all of the perks listed as well as Oneworld airline alliance Ruby status. The Oneworld alliance includes Alaska, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Qatar Airways. With each increment of 10,000 points, travelers unlock additional perks and statuses. For example, the 30,000 tier offers a perk of four Wi-Fi passes, or 2,500 bonus miles. 'We're on a multi-year journey to make the industry's most generous loyalty program even more rewarding,' Brett Catlin, the carrier's vice president of loyalty, said in a statement. The loyalty program updates come at a time where other airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, providing an opportunity for Alaska to potentially capture new business. For example, Southwest Airlines made headlines in March 2025 for ending its long-standing free bag policy on most tickets. Also in March, United Airlines increased fees and removed guest access for many members of its United Club airline lounge. Alaska Airlines also offers a status match challenge, which means that if a passenger has a high tier of status on a competitor airline, Alaska will match that level of status for their own tier. For example, members of Southwest Airlines' rewards program at the A-List Preferred can get a match to MVP Gold, and members of United's program at the Platinum level can get a match to MVP Gold 75K. In its annual report looking at the best frequent flyer programs, WalletHub recently named the Alaska Mileage Plan from Alaska Airlines the No. 1 in the country. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer these shared loyalty benefits
With the recent merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, members of their loyalty programs can enjoy shared benefits. Members enjoy status match between carriers, redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles on Hawaiian Airlines flights, and Mileage Plan elites receive special benefits on Hawaiian Airlines trips. Members can also rack up miles across both programs. These perks are steps on the way to the combination of both loyalty programs, which will continue offering generous rewards. Under the plan, HawaiianMiles members can obtain status match by linking their HawaiianMiles and Alaska Mileage Plan accounts. That unlocks elite benefits when flying on either airline. Even more, those who've earned Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) on both airlines will receive the highest possible status according to their total EQM balance. Alaska Mileage Plan elites also gain perks when flying on Hawaiian Airlines-operated routes, like complimentary baggage, priority boarding, priority check-in, complimentary preferred seats at booking, and access to Extra Comfort seats during check-in with no status match required. Besides using their Mileage Plan number to earn miles on both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, they're also able to redeem them on both, in all service classes (subject to restrictions and availability). That provides extra value and flexibility to all, whether reserving a main cabin flight between neighbor islands, a lie-flat first-class seat, or a lie-flat business-class seat. To redeem Mileage Plan miles for Hawaiian Airlines trips, passengers can visit To redeem awards consisting of both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights, HawaiianMiles members can transfer their HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles on The post Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer these shared loyalty benefits appeared first on The Manual.
