Manila, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has forged a new partnership with Alaska Airlines (AS) that enhances travel options for frequent flyers of both the Philippine flag carrier and the Seattle-based U.S. airline.
The PAL-Alaska collaboration will soon allow members of both airlines’ loyalty programs to earn and redeem miles across each other’s networks, providing greater flexibility and rewards for travelers when the tie-up takes effect in the coming months.
“We are proud to partner with Alaska Airlines to deliver even greater value to our Mabuhay Miles members,” said PAL Vice President for Marketing Alvin M. Miranda. “This strategic collaboration significantly expands our network and flight options, enabling our Mabuhay Miles members to enjoy enhanced connectivity and flexibility in how and where they use their miles. It’s an exciting step forward in enriching the overall travel experience we offer.”
“Philippine Airlines is a terrific addition to our roster of global airlines offering world-class service and amenities,” said Andrew Harrison, chief commercial officer at Alaska Airlines. “The large Filipino communities living in Hawaii, California and Washington state can travel on Philippine Airlines’ long-haul, widebody aircraft and soon earn valuable Mileage Plan miles on their transpacific journeys.”
As part of the partnership, members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs – PAL’s Mabuhay Miles and Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan – will enjoy more earning and redemption opportunities. Soon, Mabuhay Miles members will be able to earn miles when flying on eligible AS flights, and Mileage Plan members will be able to earn miles on eligible PAL routes.
Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer easy connections through PAL’s U.S. West Coast gateways – Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco– as well as via Honolulu. PAL passengers will gain greater access to a wide range of U.S. destinations that are part of Alaska Airlines’ extensive domestic network.
Building on this momentum, PAL and Alaska Airlines are also exploring opportunities to expand the partnership to include reciprocal codesharing arrangements covering key cities in both airlines’ networks, further enhancing connectivity and offering travelers more convenient options in flying between the Philippines and the United States.
The new frequent flyer collaboration will also enhance the existing partnership between PAL and Hawaiian Airlines, another member of the Alaska Airlines Group. In addition to PAL continuing to offer Hawaiian codeshare flights to Maui, Hilo, Kona and Lihue via Honolulu, Hawaiian Airlines flyers will soon be able to earn and redeem miles on Philippine Airlines when they use their Mileage Plan number.
As the Philippines’ sole full-service air carrier, PAL is keen to build on special partnerships as a key element of its strategy to strengthen the airline’s presence in the U.S. market and provide more seamless travel experiences for its passengers.
Philippine Airlines has the largest network of nonstop flights between the Philippines and multiple destinations in the United States, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu.