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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 9:50 pm
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
Alaska is not a Skyteam carrier although it does have partnerships with several Skyteam carriers including AF/KL and Delta.

Benefits for an Alaska elite on Delta are NOT equivalent to Plat or Diamond on Delta. You would do well to study the Delta and Alaska elite benefit pages:

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...-benefits.html

http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mil...-benefits.aspx

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Yes, and in particular AS elites are upgraded on DL after all DL elites and companions.

The main advantage of the AS FF program for many is the ability to earn and burn on both DL and AA.
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