Earlier this week, Alaska Airlines ended its codeshare agreements with Singapore Airlines and LATAM. The airline stated that these partnerships were no longer effective. Despite the termination, Alaska Airlines continues to maintain interline agreements with both carriers, allowing passengers to book connecting itineraries and check baggage through to their final destination.
FlightGlobal reported that Alaska Airlines, along with subsidiaries Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines, notified the United States Department of Transportation about the discontinuation of these codeshare agreements. The agreement with Singapore Airlines had been in place since 2017, while the partnership with LATAM began in 2019.
The reasons for ending these codeshares have not been fully disclosed. However, they may be linked to Alaska Airlines' ongoing fleet expansion and network development plans. The airline recently acquired Boeing 787 aircraft from Hawaiian Airlines and expects additional deliveries of this type. Additionally, as part of its merger activities, Alaska introduced a new loyalty program called Atmos Rewards in collaboration with Hawaiian Airlines.