Geobreeze Travel
Geobreeze Travel
Julia Menez
Maximizing Alaska Airlines Miles with Jon from nomascoach | Ep 161
50 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction
Introduction to John Nicholsandria from Nomas Coach
Reasons why Alaska Airlines is not well-known
How John and Ben became loyalists with Alaska Airlines
Requirements for earning status with Alaska Airlines
Possibility of earning Alaska status for people outside the West Coast
Benefits of Alaska status compared to other airlines
Earning loyalty points on American Airlines vs Alaska Airlines
Benefits of redeeming miles with Alaska Airlines
Crediting points bookings to Alaska Airlines for more miles
Earning miles with flexible currencies vs specific airline miles
Difficulty of earning Alaska miles compared to other programs
Value of earning Alaska miles through flying and status
Other methods of earning Alaska miles aside from flying
Stopovers are allowed in hub cities of partner airlines
Alaska offers a companion pass with no restrictions
Alaska offers a bag guarantee and compensates with miles
Bag guarantee can be claimed through phone call, tweet, or DM
Bag guarantee and easy reimbursement process
No pooling of Alaska miles allowed
Alaska Lounge membership benefits
Membership prices for Alaska Lounge and Alaska Lounge Plus
Access to lounges with Alaska Lounge Plus membership regardless of ticket class
Recap of Alaska Airlines program benefits
Free checked wine on Alaska Airlines flights
Jon recommends three people to follow for points advice
Jon shares where to find him and his partner online
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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jon from @nomascoach.
Jon, alongside his husband Ben, founded @nomascoach to guide people in experiencing business or first-class travel without breaking the bank. They leverage everyday activities to build a bank of points and employ lesser-known tactics to boost their travel rewards.
In this episode, Jon and I explore the hidden gems of the Alaska Airlines loyalty program. We discuss strategies for accruing and redeeming Alaska miles, the advantages of elite status, and why Alaska Airlines might be the most underrated airline partner globally.
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