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Anti-Mask Politician Says Her Constitutional Rights Are Being Trampled After Airline Ban

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2021

Apr 25 2021

An Alaska Airlines state senator who “has sparred with Alaska Airlines employees over the mask policy” since January has been banned from the airline – although apparently just for 30 days even though mask refusal is supposed to result in an indefinite ban, at least until the end of the mask requirement. It remains to be seen if a temporary suspension will be converted to a longer duration.

Lora Reinbold was recently fined $250 for refusing to properly wear a mask in the state capitol. On Thursday she was captured on video having a disagreement over keeping her mask above her nose at the Juneau airport before a flight to Anchorage.

The Complicated Process For American AAdvantage Elites To Get Extra Legroom Seats On Alaska Airlines

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2021

Apr 06 2021

With Alaska Airlines joining the oneworld alliance and continuing to partner more closely with American Airlines, the two airlines have introduced reciprocal elite benefits – the most valuable of which are access for elites to extra legroom seats and upgrades.

As the partnership was being developed, American Airlines Senior Vice President Vasu Raja emphasized the need for a seamless customer experience between the two airlines so “that a customer of either Alaska or American Airlines would choose us over one of our competitors’ long haul services” as a result of upgrades, seat assignments, and other benefits. And yet….

American Airlines Treats Alaska Airlines Elites Better Than Their Own With New International Upgrades

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2021

Apr 06 2021

With the new American Airlines-Alaska Airlines partnership, Alaska Airlines elites get free companion upgrades even though most American Airlines top tier elites do not.

And now Alaska Airlines elites are getting new international upgrades – for specific flights – that are bookable past when American’s Executive Platinum upgrades expire.

Alaska Airlines Elites Get Free Companion Upgrades On American. American’s Elites Do Not.

by Gary Leff on April 1, 2021

Apr 01 2021

There was a lot of exciting news out Wednesday with Alaska Airlines joining the oneworld global airline alliance and additional benefits being announced for Alaska Airlines elites flying American Airlines and vice versa.

However one thing seems especially odd.

Alaska Airlines Updates The Safety Dance With Cameos From Across oneworld And It’s AMAZING

by Gary Leff on March 31, 2021

Mar 31 2021

In December Alaska Airlines introduced The Safety Dance, taking the Men Without Hats’ classic and applying it to air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To celebrate joining the global oneworld alliance today, Alaska Airlines has released a new version of their Safety Dance featuring cameos by employees and executives from oneworld partner airlines. It may just be the best thing that happened in March.

American Airlines And Alaska Introduce Reciprocal Upgrades

by Gary Leff on March 31, 2021

Mar 31 2021

Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance today. You still can’t use Alaska Airlines frequent flyer miles for travel on oneworld carriers that weren’t already the airline’s partners before this move. But the big news of the day, I think, is the announcement of reciprocal elite upgrade benefits between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.

Delta Is Literally Paying People In Seattle To Fly

by Gary Leff on March 20, 2021

Mar 20 2021

Alaska Airlines and Delta were friends, turned frenemies, turned competitors as Alaska resisted Delta’s entreaties to become its vassal and Delta responded by building its own hub in Seattle. Delta hasn’t operated as significant a Seattle operation as it has middle of the country hubs during the pandemic, but the rivalry is heating up again between the two.

Wow: Free Flights For Residents Of California

by Gary Leff on March 1, 2021

Mar 01 2021

If you’re a resident of California, and not already a member of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, you can join and get a free intra-state trip. Technically what they’re offering is a $0.01 base fare, plus taxes.

The New Way Alaska Airlines Is Making First Class Upgrades Available

by Gary Leff on February 15, 2021

Feb 15 2021

Alaska is no longer blocking seats in first class, or in regular coach. And they’ve taken baby steps at re-opening first class confirmable upgrade (“U” bucket) inventory. Here’s the current upgrade philosophy at Alaska Airlines.

Stack 30% + 10% Discounts On Alaska Airlines Tickets

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2021

Feb 12 2021

Through February 14, Alaska Airlines is offering 30% off many itineraries with promo code BOOKING4LOVE.. This offer stacks with another opportunity to save 10%. You can even earn 5x on the purchase to boot.