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Sep 15, 2023 | 8:52 am

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Originally Posted by jonmarkgo

Thanks! I know this is kind of crazy but would it be worth considering Alaska status, since it's part of Oneworld with AA but generally easier to status match against?

Maybe. But going forward, you might need to fly at least a few segments on AS-marketed, AS-operated flights to maintain AS status. If you will have trips to the West Coast, that should not be a problem. If not, . . . .

Details here:

https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-c...20by%20Alaska.

("Alaska Airlines MVP status: What each tier offers")

With AA, credit-card spend, hotel stays, car rentals, AAdvantage Dining, etc., would all count towards earning status. But if a lot of your travel will require connecting flights (on AA or AS), you might find it easier to maintain status on AS via segments.

What would you estimate your annual spend on airfare to be?

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