How to Book Alaska Airlines’ 50% Off Award Flights (Even Without Alaska Miles!)
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Winter just got better! ❄️ Alaska Airlines has dropped an incredible deal: 50% off award flights to dreamy winter destinations like Geneva, Zurich, Vienna, and more. These deals start at just 10,000 miles each way, but you’ll need to act fast because this offer ends on December 31st, 2024.
If you’re low on Alaska miles, don’t worry—I’ll show you an easy hack to get the miles you need in minutes. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Check Alaska Airlines’ Winter Award Deals
1️⃣ Visit the Alaska Airlines Global Getaways page to see the featured destinations.
Popular picks: Geneva, Zurich, Vienna, Kelowna, Almaty, and Yerevan.
Deals start at 20,000 miles each way for select destinations.
2️⃣ Search for flights between January 1st and April 30th, 2025.
Be sure to check the “Use Miles” option on the search page.
3️⃣ Find your desired route and take note of the mileage price (it’ll already reflect the 50% discount).
Step 2: Don’t Have Alaska Miles? Here’s the Hack:
If you don’t have Alaska miles, you can still book these deals by transferring points from Amex Membership Rewards through a two-step process.
Step 2A: Transfer Amex Points to Hawaiian Airlines
1️⃣ Log into your Amex Membership Rewards account.
2️⃣ Select Hawaiian Airlines as your transfer partner.
3️⃣ Transfer the required points to Hawaiian Airlines (you’ll typically need to transfer in increments of 1,000 points).
For example, if your flight requires 20,000 Alaska miles, transfer 20,000 Hawaiian miles to cover it.
Step 2B: Transfer Hawaiian Miles to Alaska Airlines
1️⃣ Log into your HawaiianMiles account. If you don’t have one, create an account—it’s free!
2️⃣ Navigate to the Transfer HawaiianMiles section on their website.
3️⃣ Select Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan as the transfer partner.
4️⃣ Transfer your Hawaiian miles to Alaska miles (the process typically takes 3–5 business days, so plan ahead).
Transfer process: Amex → Hawaiian Miles → Alaska Airline Miles → Book via Alaska Airlines
Step 3: Book Your Flight!
1️⃣ Once your Alaska miles are in your account, head back to Alaska Airlines’ booking page.
2️⃣ Use the “Use Miles” option to search for award flights.
3️⃣ Select your desired route, and book your flight for as little as 20,000 miles each way!
4️⃣ Celebrate—your dream winter trip is officially on the books! 🎉
Tips to Maximize This Deal
Act Fast: Award seats are limited, and the best deals disappear quickly.
Use Alaska’s OneWorld Partners: You can book award flights on partner airlines like British Airways and Finnair through Alaska’s site.
Plan a Ski Adventure: These deals are perfect for winter trips to Europe or Canada—hello, ski season!
Book with the best travel cards: here’s a list of my top picks for travel cards
Final Thoughts:
Alaska Airlines’ 50% off award travel sale is a golden opportunity to explore some of the most picturesque winter destinations without breaking the bank. With flights starting at just 20,000 miles each way to iconic spots like Geneva, Zurich, and Vienna, this deal is a dream come true for both avid skiers and winter wanderers alike.
If you don’t have Alaska miles, the Amex-to-Hawaiian-to-Alaska transfer hack is your ticket to taking full advantage of this limited-time offer. But don’t wait—award space is limited, and this sale ends on December 31st, 2024. Start planning your winter adventure today and make those miles go the distance!
The Transfer Calculator: Your Secret Weapon
This is where my Travel Cheat Sheets come into play. Inside this digital product, you’ll find a Transfer Bonus Calculator that helps you determine how many Amex points to transfer to British Airways to maximize your Avios. This tool makes it incredibly easy to use transfer bonuses like the one we discussed. If you want to ensure you’re getting the best value for your points, you’ll want to check out my Travel Cheat Sheets!
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