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United StatesoneworldMileage PlanUS Major Airlines
Alaska Airlines is the dominant carrier on the US West Coast and the primary air link to the state of Alaska. Its merger with Hawaiian Airlines has extended the network across the Pacific. Alaska joined oneworld in 2021, making its Mileage Plan currency redeemable across British Airways, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
One full-size carry-on plus one personal item on every fare, Saver included.
Full baggage rulesNo change fee on Main, Premium and First fares. Saver fares cannot be changed at all after the 24-hour window.
How to change a flight24 hours before departure. 40 minutes before departure at most airports.
Check-in and boarding cutoffsMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity; any earning or redemption resets the clock.
Loyalty programme guide| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Saver | Full carry-on and personal item, seat assigned after purchase from the back of the cabin. | Non-changeable and non-refundable; boards last; seat assignment cannot be altered. |
| Main | Advance seat selection, free changes, full Mileage Plan earning. | Fare difference applies on changes. |
| Premium Class | Four inches more legroom, free beer and wine, and early boarding. | An extra-legroom product, not a separate cabin. |
| First Class | Recliner seat, two free checked bags, meal service and lounge-adjacent priority. | Domestic-style First on most routes rather than a lie-flat product. |
A Boeing 737 mainline fleet operating alongside Embraer E175 regional jets, now integrating Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus A321neo and widebody aircraft.
Alaska guarantees checked bags arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of the aircraft parking at the gate. If they do not, you can claim 2,500 bonus Mileage Plan miles or a discount code toward a future flight.
Yes, Alaska joined oneworld in 2021. Mileage Plan miles earn and redeem across British Airways, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Iberia and other oneworld carriers.
No. Saver fares cannot be changed or refunded after the 24-hour booking window, and the automatically assigned seat cannot be altered. Book Main if there is any chance your plans will move.
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