Alaska Airlines just went Dark – System Wide Outages Reported
Alaska Airlines has just reported a system wide outage that is affecting all areas of their business. As of now, you’re not able to log in to the website, buy tickets, change tickets, look at flights, or do anything related to tickets. Check-in is also affected on line and at the airport. Oops A message on the homepage of Alaska Airlines’s website states the following: System Outage: A system outage is...
How to Calculate and Earn Elite Miles on Alaska Airlines
It’s April, and for all the travel enthusiasts among us, it’s the most depressing time of the year. It’s the time when all your loyalty programs reset their mileage earning clocks to zero last quarter and you’re starting from scratch. You’re sitting down with a calculator, trying to figure out when you’re going to earn your qualifying miles,...
Mileage Run Opportunities with Alaska Airlines in April
Alaska Airlines is the only airline in the USA that still awards you one mile for every mile flown. Because of that, there are plenty of mileage run opportunities that still exist. Mileage runs, for those who aren’t aware, are airline tickets that you buy with the sole intent of flying to earn miles. April has presented some pretty amazing opportunities on Alaska Airlines, especially out of the new Paine Field Terminal in...
Hawaii Flights on sale from only $129 each way
It seems to be that time of year again where flights to the island paradise are on sale. The deals are good so long as your purchase in the next couple of days, and flights are valid in April and May of this year. Alaska Airlines flies more flights to the islands from the West Coast than any other airline. Most major cities are included in the sale and also some of the secondary cities as well. You can score discounts from the major...
FINALLY. Alaska Airlines sets date for SFO lounge opening
Alaska Airlines is upping their lounge game. They’ve announced the date that the SFO lounge is opening up, and a special rooftop surprise!
BOGO FREE Ticket Sale on Alaska Airlines TODAY!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today only, book a flight between select cross-country destinations and get another one for just the taxes + fees on Alaska Airlines Want to get the heck out of your city? Forgot to buy flowers and chocolate? Time to up your game? Meet the Alaska Airlines Fly One, Get One discount offer. Today only: buy one coach class ticket, get one for just the taxes and fees for nonstop flights between select...
Alaska Airlines sort-of Apologizes for Saver Fares
Basic Economy, Saver Fare, Spirit Airlines… no matter how you want to call it, the airlines are moving towards a lower, more a la carte piecemeal approach to tickets. Alaska Airlines rolled out their Saver Fares late last year, much to the anger of their loyal fan base. Saver Fares (or Basic Economy fares) are the airline’s way to try and capture the passenger that doesn’t care about the benefits that normal airline...
Alaska Airlines Fare Sale, Still a Good Value
Alaska Airlines is back with another of their famous fare sales! We’ve written about how in the past, the sales used to be a ton better. Now when you go to book, they’ll offer you the lowest fare as the “saver” fare and the main cabin is usually $30-40 higher. While they may not be as good of a deal as they were in the past, they are still good and provide value! Spring Break is here! Spring break is one of the...
Dose of Reality: How to Truly Avoid a Travel Nightmare
Travel nightmares are all too common today, but using this recent example as a case study, there are things you an do to avoid the headaches that come with air travel.
Alaska Airlines’ Fare Sales are no longer good deals
Alaska Airlines is known for their monthly fare sales. Deals are often available from $39 or $49 one way, but they’re no long as good of a deal as they used to be. Ever since they launched their ridiculous Saver fares, the deals have become not nearly as exciting. You can still get good deals, but now they come with a catch. Flash Sales used to be a reason to get excited. $49 from Seattle to San Francisco? Sign me up! Now,...