PAL, Alaska Airlines explore codeshare deal, collab on loyalty program

Category : Lifestyle | Sub Category : Travel and Tour Posted on 2025-05-03 00:43:36

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MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Friday it is exploring a codeshare agreement with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines.

The possible codeshare arrangements would cover 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 airline said.

"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," the Tan-led airline added.

Exploring the codeshare deal comes as both carriers inked partnership that would soon allow their passengers to maximize availment of loyalty programs.

The PAL-Alaska Airlines 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. 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," PAL vice president for Marketing Alvin Miranda said in a statement.

Andrew Harrison, chief commercial officer at Alaska Airlines, said PAL is a terrific addition to its roster of global airlines offering world-class service and amenities.

“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," Harrison said, as quoted in a press release.

The 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.