"Of course, it’s too early to say how Alaska will value each Elevate point. Currently, we value Alaska miles at 2 cents each (though that’s expected to drop later this month, following the Emirates devaluation) and Virgin America points at a minimum of 1.5 cents each. If points are combined at a 1:1 ratio, Virgin America customers will likely come out ahead, especially due to Alaska’s strong partnerships with international carriers.

Read more: http://thepointsguy.com/2016/04/what-we-know-about-alaska-and-virgin-america/#ixzz44szk8rvG"

So, maybe I'll come out ahead with these points I've been saving for years?