Airport lounges in North America are more popular than ever. Originally intended as exclusive and serene retreats for well-heeled travelers, airport clubs have become chronically crowded. At peak times, popular lounges routinely have to turn customers away, and those who get in might need to fight the crowds to find a seat or grab a […]
Alaska Airlines is changing the way its day passes work for its network of lounges, and unfortunately, some of the changes are not good. Alaska Lounge Day Pass Pricing Changing One of the first big changes is that the cost to enter an Alaska Lounge for the day will be $60, up from $50, a […]
In a departure from its long-standing strategy, Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance late March. On the heels of a smooth and successful integration, the carrier is cementing its collaboration with American Airlines, a fellow oneworld member. Customers will soon see enhanced connection opportunities in Seattle, reciprocal upgrades, and generally more “metal neutrality” to facilitate […]
Today marks a milestone in the history of Alaska Airlines. The Seattle-based carrier, who has remained fiercely independent since its inception, has joined the global oneworld alliance. The plan was announced just over a year ago, to the surprise of many observers. The move cements Alaska’s collaboration with American Airlines and other partners such as […]
Tomorrow will mark the culmination of the first phase of an ambitious five-year project to transform the venerable North Satellite at Seattle-Tacoma airport in partnership with Alaska Airlines, the airport’s largest tenant and the sole occupant of the satellite building. The 45-year old structure is undergoing a complete makeover, to the tune of $550 million dollars. […]
The similarities between the three US heavyweights—American, Delta, United—are remarkable. In a stunning display of lack of creativity, all three carriers recently announced changes to airport club membership pricing and access rules. The changes impact how customers who purchase memberships or one-time passes. There are no changes for elite status customers, or Business and First […]
It’s an exciting time to fly Alaska. The Pacific Northwest’s darling keeps expanding its network and bringing new benefits to customers. While the mechanics of the merger with Virgin America are still cranking behind the scenes, the carrier is continuing to expand its relationships with its partners. Days ago, Alaska’s Lounge members and elite customers […]
Today, Alaska Airlines and Qantas announced an expanded partnership with immediate benefits for customers of both airlines. The two carriers have long offered reciprocal frequent flyer mileage accrual. In December 2016, the airlines signaled their intention to collaborate more closely by significantly increasing earning rates for Business and First class fares. As of next week, Qantas and […]
Brace yourselves: the largest shake-up in the history of Los Angeles airport is about to begin. From Friday, May 12h through Wednesday, May 17th, night crews (and the occasional day crew) will achieve the seemingly impossible feat of relocating 15 airlines. The impetus behind one of the largest terminal swaps ever conceived is Delta’s major […]
