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Alaska Mileage Plan

Mileage Plan miles · Alaska Airlines · USA
oneworldairlinefixed chartLow surcharges
Visit program
Baseline value
1.70¢/pt
Surcharges
Low
Chart type
fixed
Bookable partners
5
Sweet spots
1

How it works

Mileage Plan keeps a partner-by-partner fixed chart with permitted stopovers and low surcharges, making partner business (Cathay, JAL, Qatar, American) excellent value despite Alaska joining oneworld. US–Hong Kong on Cathay business around 60k one-way with a stopover is a long-standing highlight. Award space on premium partners is the limiting factor.

  • One-way awards allow a free stopover — split a long trip into two destinations.
  • Cathay, JAL and Qatar business at fixed rates with low taxes are the marquee redemptions.
  • Bilt transfers to Alaska 1:1; otherwise earn via Alaska's co-brand and partners.
  • Premium partner space is scarce — search early and be flexible on dates.

Sweet spots

1

Alaska miles on Cathay business to Asia

USA → Hong Kong / Asia on Cathay (one way)
moderate
Points
60,000
Taxes
$120
Cash value
$7,500
12.30¢/ptbusiness

Alaska's partner chart still prices US–Hong Kong on Cathay business around 60k miles one-way with a permitted stopover, and Cathay carries low surcharges. One of the best surviving fixed-rate partner redemptions.

Book these airlines

CX
Cathay Pacific
CX
QR
Qatar Airways
QR
AA
American Airlines
AA
QF
Qantas
QF
BA
British Airways
BA

Estimates only — award pricing, transfer ratios and surcharges change frequently. Always confirm live pricing and availability with the program before transferring points.