Originally posted by Kermy FF:
I am thinking about getting the card to replace my CO visa. Can someone elobarate on the flexibility to redeeming a reward for US travel? Which carriers can you book with? Alaska, United, ect..?
Thanks.
Per the Mileage Plan Award Chart, you can use Alaska miles for U.S. tickets on Alaska, American, Continental, Northwest, and TWA.
One drawback is that you cannot use Alaska miles to upgrade a flight on one of their partners. Thus, for example, you would need to redeem 40,000 (or 60,000) Alaska miles to get an F class ticket on American. You can't use Alaska miles to upgrade a coach class ticket on American to F class.
Also, the footnote says that NW and CO awards require a Saturday night stay.
[This message has been edited by Westcoaster (edited 11-12-2000).]