Originally Posted by
todd-r
Your existing Alaska Airlines miles will be converted to Alaska Airlines World Elite miles at the rate of 100%, meaning you will receive 1 Alaska Airlines World Elite mile for each mile, upon account conversion. Your Alaska Airlines miles will continue to accrue until the conversion of your account and Alaska Airlines World Elite miles will begin to accumulate on qualifying purchases upon that date.
What on earth is the difference between an "Alaska Airlines mile" and an "Alaska Airlines World Elite mile"? I realize that the card is a "World Elite" card, but that doesn't change the type of Alaska miles earned (?!?!?!)