If you’ve built up a stash of Alaska Airlines miles and are dreaming of a far-flung summer vacation, you may be in luck.
The carrier unveiled a new batch of award deals for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan redemptions Wednesday, kicking off its new series of “Global Getaways” with a focus on some highly desirable destinations.
Right now, you can find extremely discounted award redemptions for flights from the U.S. to destinations like Ireland, Iceland, Australia and, closer to home, Canada, including some excellent premium economy options.
Alaska Airlines Global Getaways
The Seattle-based carrier’s new Global Getaways promotion offers savings of up to 50% off for redemptions to certain international destinations with its partner airlines.
This is a recurring promotion. Alaska plans to change up the promotion four times annually, refreshing it with a new set of places that Mileage Plan members can visit at a steep mileage discount.
Deal basics
Where to book: Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
When to book: Through April 11
Travel dates: March 11 to July 31
Blackout dates: None, but availability is pending award space and travel must commence in the U.S.
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Classes of service: Economy and premium economy, pending availability
The current Global Getaways apply to the following destinations on certain eligible partner airlines (but booked through Alaska):
| Destination | One-way economy awards | One-way premium economy awards |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland | 17,500 miles (down from 27,500 miles) | 22,500 miles (down from 35,000 miles) |
| Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Vietnam | 30,000 miles (down from 42,500 miles) | No availability found |
| Keflavik Airport (KEF) in Iceland | 17,500 miles (down from 27,500 miles) | No availability found |
| Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Canada | It is advertised at 12,500 miles, though partner flights on American Airlines can already be found from 7,500 miles | No availability found |
| Sydney Airport (SYD) in Australia | 30,000 miles (down from 42,500 miles) | 40,000 miles (down from 55,000 miles) |
| Tashkent Airport (TAS) in Uzbekistan | 20,000 miles (down from 42,500 miles) | No availability found |
How to book
To book Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways, you’ll need to first log in to your Mileage Plan account on Alaska’s website.
Alaska partners include all carriers in the Oneworld alliance, like American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas, British Airways and Finnair.
In addition to its Oneworld partners, Alaska has several of its own international partners, including Air Tahiti Nui, Starlux Airlines and Condor.
Maximize your purchase
Be sure to use a card that earns additional points on airfare purchases to pay taxes and fees on your award ticket.
Some of the best cards include:
Earning Mileage Plan miles
One of the best ways to earn Alaska Airlines miles is with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card. Right now, new cardholders can earn 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska’s Companion Fare ($99 fare, plus taxes and fees from $23) after making $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening an account.
Or, with the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card, you can get 70,000 bonus miles and the Companion Fare ($99 fare, plus taxes and fees from $23) after making $4,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Notably, Bilt Rewards added Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner, allowing you to transfer points earned on purchases with the Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees), including your monthly rent (up to 100,000 points per calendar year), to Mileage Plan at a 1:1 ratio. Cardholders must use the card five times each statement period to earn points (see rewards and benefits).
Bottom line
Alaska’s latest Global Getaways promotion has discounted redemptions to interesting destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Booking premium economy Down Under to Sydney for just 40,000 miles is terrific value.
While the travel window and the restriction that travel must commence in the U.S. are limiting, there are still good deals to be had. Remember to book by April 11 to take advantage of this offer.
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For rates and fees on the Bilt Mastercard, click here.
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