Emirates launched daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Dubai on March 1, 2012.
SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines and Emirates announced enhanced frequent flier award benefits, enabling members to now redeem awards for travel in each others’ programs. Members of Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan and Emirates’ Skywards programs have already been able to earn miles on a reciprocal basis since the airlines’ partnership began in March 2012.
“We’re delighted to now offer our Mileage Plan members the ability to redeem miles on Emirates, a carrier admired for its service and quality, which will provide our members with even more options for international award travel,” said Caroline Boren, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of loyalty marketing and customer advocacy.
Emirates, the largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft in the world, launched daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Dubai on March 1, 2012.
“With its hub in Seattle, Alaska Airlines’ network offers convenient connections for Skywards members traveling on Emirates’ daily flights from Seattle, as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles, to Dubai and beyond to any of the 128 destinations on our global network,” said Brian LaBelle, Emirates’ senior vice president of Skywards.
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