Mileage Plan

Noticed a new update in the Alaska Airlines app while checking recent flights. The app now shows a clearer breakdown of points, including total miles, base miles, bonus miles, and specifically the miles that count toward status. This detail didn’t appear in the app earlier this...

I’m relocating back to the East Coast soon and trying to figure out if it’s realistic to stick with Alaska status or if I should just switch to AA. In theory I could fly AA and credit to Alaska, but earning is weaker, especially in economy at 50 percent. That’s going to hurt for...

You’re not crazy, this confuses a lot of people since the move to the new system. A few things that can cause big swings in “bonus” miles even on similar trips: Base miles are distance based, but the elite bonus is a % of base, not of the fare. If the flight distances are...