Alaska Airlines New Initiatives & Reward Programs

If you’re an Alaska Airlines traveller prepping for summer vacation, the new initiatives and updates to the airline’s rewards programmes might come in handy. With the new developments, everything from your ticket bookings to how you deal with checked baggage might change. So, here is all you need to know about the new updates on Alaskan Airlines before your next trip.

The Alaska Access Initiative

Alaska Airlines introduced a new membership program, allowing request flyers to take advantage of the best fares the airline has to offer. This new initiative requires members to subscribe for just USD 5 a month for a maximum of 12 months. With this subscription, travellers can get a one-way Wi-Fi voucher each month, which is usually USD 8. In addition to this, members of the Alaska Access Initiative also get early sale access to some of the airline’s biggest sales. With this, frequent flyers and loyal Alaska Airlines travellers will be the first to know about and score the very best fares the airline has to offer.

Bilt Rewards Travel Program

The Bilt Reward system includes both a credit card and a payment portal. Just last week, Alaska Airlines joined the unique flexible spend credit card program, allowing travellers even more advantages. With this, travellers who pay rent can earn travel rewards on the airlines, which can accumulate to up to $100,000 per year! Additionally, the airline’s point system also allows travellers to move points to United, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Hyatt Hotels and so much more!

Alaska Baggage Policy

On March 1st, Alaska Airlines also made changes to its baggage policy. It appears that prior to this change, anytime an Alaska ticket was booked with a separate ticket to Australia or longind, your baggage was checked all the way through. With the new change, however, you have to re-check your bags when you change airlines, meaning longer layovers in both destinations. This, however, might not apply to airlines that Alasak has interline baggage agreements with, such as United Airlines.

Amid global economic uncertainty and rising living costs, Singaporean voters once again turned to the ruling party, the People’s Action Party (PAP), granting it a decisive victory in Saturday’s general election. Under the leadership of newly appointed Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the PAP secured 65.6% of the vote and retained 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats, thereby reaffirming its dominance after more than six decades in power.

The election, Wong’s first as head of the ruling party, occurred at a time of growing public anxiety over inflation, job security, and international instability. While opposition rallies drew large crowds and vocal online dissatisfaction surfaced, the results ultimately showed a population still strongly aligned with the promise of political continuity.

Wong, widely recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, campaigned on stability and experience. Moreover, his warning that a stronger opposition could weaken the government’s ability to manage external threats resonated with voters seeking a steady course through global turbulence.

Meanwhile, the Workers’ Party, the country’s most prominent opposition force, held onto its 10 seats but failed to expand its presence, despite campaigning on issues like housing affordability and the cost of living.

In the end, the electorate chose familiarity — and the security of a ruling party they believe can weather storms. As Wong stated after the results, the clear mandate signals trust and confidence in the PAP to guide Singapore through uncertain times.

Feature Image via: Nikkei Asia

Alaska Airlines New Initiatives & Reward Programs

The Alaska Access Initiative

Bilt Rewards Travel Program

Alaska Baggage Policy

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