Alaska Airlines announces Oneworld perks for elite members Zach Griff © Provided by The Points Guy
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Alaska Airlines is forging ahead with its plans to join the Oneworld frequent flyer alliance.
On Thursday, the Seattle-based carrier unveiled how it plans to reward its most loyal Mileage Plan members with Oneworld perks.
Specifically, in line with expectations for a three-tiered elite-status model, Mileage Plan status will map to the three Oneworld tiers as follows:
MVP = Oneworld Ruby
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Alaska Airlines has unveiled new benefits that its Mileage Plan members will receive after March 31, when the carrier is scheduled to become a full participant in American Airlines’ global Oneworld alliance.
This is huge news to travelers heavily invested in the Alaska program that have been yearning for broader mileage earning and burning opportunities. Alaska Airlines is the second-largest carrier at San Francisco International and a major player at all three Bay Area airports.
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