I've just receive the monthly email letters from Alaska. I think it will comfort Empress that Alaska is indeed very interested by their partnership with Roots.


HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MILEAGE PLAN'S WORLD
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Mileage Plan does it again, adding more partners and offering more benefits!
Alaska Airlines is pleased to announce that Roots Air, the newest Mileage Plan
partner, now serves three destinations in Canada. If you’re headed south,
you’ll be interested in our discounted redemption to Mexico and Bonus Miles
from Paradise Village in Puerto Vallarta. We just can’t help ourselves; we love
to give you the most for your miles!

Christiant