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Alaska Airlines' Global Getaways offers savings of up to 50% on award redemptions to select international destinations, starting at just 12,500 miles.
Members can redeem miles for travel now through July 31, 2025, in economy and premium economy cabins, benefiting from a simplified booking process with Alaska and Global Partners.
Updated award charts provide greater value and access, with partner award travel starting as low as 4,500 miles one-way for short trips.
"With much of the Northern Hemisphere coming out of its winter hibernation, it’s time to celebrate 'natural beauty' with our newest Global Getaways! " said Alaska Airlines. "From the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and the Chimgan Mountains in Uzbekistan – Mileage Plan can get you there for a fraction of the usual cost, with one-way tickets starting as low as 12,500 miles. "
Now through April 11, 2025, customers can enjoy significant savings of up to 50% on award redemption with Alaska Airlines and its Global Partners to selected worldwide destinations. Mileage Plan members can redeem miles for travel between now and July 31, 2025, in economy and premium economy cabins.
International travel with Mileage Plan is among many benefits offered by what Alaska Airlines describes as "the industry’s most generous loyalty program. " With Mileage Plan, members earn miles faster when flying with Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld Alliance members or Global Partners to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide.
During the past year, Alaska Airlines has simplified the process of booking redemptions and purchasing tickets with partners on alaskaair.com. The program now offers greater simplicity, value and access for members wishing to use their Mileage Plan miles for partner travel. Updated charts make it easier to see how many miles are required for flights to different regions:
- Now starting at 17,500 miles instead of 35,000 miles
- Now starting at 12,500 miles instead of 20,000 miles
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