Originally Posted by WebTraveler
So whats the point of listing CO as a redemption partner if no one can ever redeem?
It is my understanding that the airlines pay for the net difference in mileage redemption -- so Alaska comes out ok regardless. And we don't know what the spread is between CO flyers earning miles on Alaska and AS flyers earning on Continental.
I've never redeemed Alaska miles on CO, but I have used Northwest miles. It's difficult, but far from impossible. I would start by searching continental's award website for availability rather than cold calling AS.