Are you dreaming of exploring beyond borders? Perhaps the romantic allure of Paris calls to you, or the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Japan captivate your imagination. Maybe the sun-kissed beaches of Sydney are your ideal escape. With Alaska Airlines, your international travel aspirations are now within easier reach than ever before. Thanks to the power of alaskaair.com and the rewarding Mileage Plan program, a world of over 500 global destinations is now at your fingertips. From bustling Austin to distant Auckland, and from tranquil Zihuatanejo to exotic Zanzibar, alaskaair.com is your gateway to a truly global travel experience.
Recent surveys highlight the strong desire for international travel among flyers. A study of 1,000 travelers nationwide revealed that an overwhelming majority are planning international trips in the coming years.
Nearly 85% of U.S. travelers are considering transatlantic or transpacific journeys within the next three years, eager to discover overseas hotspots. Europe tops the list for many, with nearly half of those surveyed expressing interest in visiting the continent within the next year. The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Ireland, Germany, and Greece are among the most desired European destinations. Oceania also holds significant appeal, with Australia being the top choice within the region, followed by New Zealand and Fiji. Asia captures the attention of another substantial group of travelers, with Japan leading as the preferred destination, trailed by South Korea and the Philippines.
A couple enjoying a European cityscape, showing Alaska Airlines' flight options to Europe.
Alaska Airlines is committed to building a premier booking platform that provides access to an extensive network of both domestic and international partners. Your journey to global exploration begins at alaskaair.com, where you can now book flights on esteemed international carriers, including Air Tahiti Nui, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, STARLUX Airlines, and many more. Whether you prefer economy, premium economy, or business class, alaskaair.com offers tickets across all classes of service to enhance your travel experience.
STARLUX Airlines Premium Economy Class cabin interior, bookable through Alaska Airlines.
“The extensive reach of our oneworld alliance and partner airlines is now readily available to our guests, who can conveniently book their international travel directly on our website,” stated Andrew Harrison, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Alaska Airlines. “Booking through alaskaair.com not only simplifies your travel arrangements but also allows you to earn valuable elite qualifying miles for every mile you fly. Plus, enjoy the benefit of no change fees and triple miles on all purchases when using your Alaska Airlines credit card.”
Alaskaair.com provides a unique and advantageous booking experience, offering greater rewards, enhanced ease, and exceptional care when you purchase your tickets directly:
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Earn Miles for Every Mile Flown with Alaska Airlines and Partners:
Mileage Plan members earn 100% of the miles they fly on partner airlines when booking through alaskaair.com.** This means that for long-haul international round trips, you can accumulate thousands of valuable Mileage Plan miles. Alaska Airlines stands out as the only U.S. airline offering this level of loyalty benefit to its members.
Accumulate Elite Qualifying Miles on Partner Flights Booked via alaskaair.com:
Mileage Plan members earn at least 100% of the miles flown as elite qualifying miles (EQMs) when booking partner flights, accelerating your path to elite status. Alaska Airlines provides a faster route to achieving elite flyer status compared to other U.S. airlines. Furthermore, elite status with Alaska Airlines grants you matching tier status within the one**world alliance, unlocking a world of additional benefits.
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Triple Miles with Alaska Airlines Credit Card for all alaskaair.com Purchases:
Maximize your rewards with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card, which offers triple miles on all ticket purchases made at alaskaair.com, including international flights on partner airlines. For every dollar spent using your Alaska Airlines credit card to purchase flights on our site, you earn three miles.
Consider this example:
Imagine a family of four traveling from San Francisco to Tokyo on Japan Airlines, a fellow oneworld member.
By purchasing roundtrip tickets for $2,000 each on alaskaair.com using an Alaska Airlines credit card:
4 tickets x $2,000 per ticket x 3 miles per dollar = a total of 24,000 Mileage Plan miles earned.
In addition to these rewards, crediting the miles flown on the Japan Airlines flight to your Alaska account will earn you even more miles – one mile for every mile flown. This can easily translate to over 10,000 miles per person for a roundtrip journey!
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No Change Fees, Ever:
Enjoy the flexibility of no change or cancellation fees when you book with Alaska Airlines, including partner flights.** This added benefit provides peace of mind when planning your international travels.
Booking Partner Flights on alaskaair.com is Simple and User-Friendly:
Alaska Airlines understands that many guests are already familiar with their website and likely have existing Mileage Plan accounts with saved profiles and payment information. This streamlined system allows for seamless booking of international travel with global partners. You can manage all your trips in one convenient place and rely on Alaska Airlines’ award-winning guest service and care throughout your booking and travel experience.
Through the oneworld alliance and additional airline partners, Alaska Airlines’ guests can earn and redeem miles across the globe through the highly acclaimed Mileage Plan program.
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Exciting new global award redemptions are coming in March 2024. With a focus on simplicity, value, and availability, Mileage Plan members will have expanded options for using miles on flights with 24 partner airlines. Award redemptions will start from as low as 4,500 miles one-way. Alaska Airlines is also increasing award availability, making it easier for members to find award seats when they want to travel.
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*Data for the survey was gathered via an online study conducted earlier this year by Alaska Airlines with a third-party research partner in the U.S., surveying 1,000 Americans over 18 who had flown domestically or internationally in the past three years.
**Saver or basic economy tickets are excluded. Effective for flights on or after Jan. 1, 2024, Mileage Plan members booking on alaskaair.com will earn 100% of the miles flown on partner airlines. These miles qualify as elite qualifying miles (EQMs) towards elite status with Alaska Airlines.*
