Alaska Airlines Loyalty: Is It Worth It?

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Have you ever thought what it would be like to be loyal to one airline year after year? Was it worth it? To ignore other airlines. And to support

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a regional airline that may join an alliance. I'm fascinated by a friend's travel habits and fanatical attachment to Alaska Airlines.

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Now I occasionally like Alaska Airlines. I realized I've never asked him about his Alaska Airlines allegiance. I deepened our conversation about Alaska Airlines status and loyalty recently.

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I hope this is helpful and that you've learned something to better use your Alaska Airlines miles, even if you're not devoted to one airline!

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I've been on Alaska Airlines for 20 years and reached MVP Gold. I've kept Gold for about 7 years. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska Airlines made sense.

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I wasn't confident about AS's progress after the Virgin acquisition because there were setbacks. I'm delighted with their alliance decision as long as I travel abroad

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I can use lounges in large hubs and have more mileage and money possibilities abroad.

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I can now browse partner airlines and buy tickets through AS for international travel. My experience has improved as they integrate with OW.

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I had a major issue going to Australia when a partner airline was delayed 3 times and into the next day. They didn't tell Alaska Airlines.

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