"Major adjustments are coming to Alaska Mileage Plan award redemptions in early 2024, as just about everything is changing. Let me just say upfront that Alaska isn’t pulling a Delta SkyMiles here, in terms of trying to destroy the value of its program. While the current sweet spots are largely being eliminated, the program will become much more widely useful."
Points Wire Note: While some short-haul award rates are improving, long-haul business and first class award rates on Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Qantas are taking a huge hit. I think Alaska needs a transfer partner or two given the rates they're going to charge.
Other positives include the ability to book multi-partner awards, partner award sales, and more redemptions that don't touch North America.
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