Originally Posted by
jsguyrus
Like you I had shifted a lot of flying to another airline (UA) as the partner devaluations had really upset me. This new development is interesting but "later in 2026" could well mean December. I am also not so sure this is going to stick as it obviously makes flying partners far more attractive than flying Alaska itself.
Originally Posted by
olouie
The uncertainty really is bad. No real timelines so everything is just up in the air. Feels like they rolled this all out way too soon in order to get the CC sales rolling.
The continual changes and ongoing uncertainty are for me key reasons to avoid this program. It's also become unbelievably complicated. I've really no interest in learning the (constantly changing) nuances, particularly since I can earn OWE so easily through AA.
The former AS program had appeal for frequent travelers who did not live in SEA, PDX, or Alaska (now adding Hawaii to the list, and possibly SAN). From my perspective, that's over.