What happened
Alaska Airlines is discounting select Economy awards by up to 50% for Mileage Plan members who book from September 2 through September 5, 2026. Starting prices run from 20,000 to 30,000 points one way, depending on the city. Travel for most destinations is January 5 through February 28, 2027. Tokyo is bookable for travel September 2 through November 18, 2026. Everything must be booked by September 6.
Awards must originate in the United States and fly in Economy on Alaska or Hawaiian flights or a global partner. Taxes and fees start at $5.60 each way on Alaska or Hawaiian operated flights. International itineraries with partner-operated segments can carry taxes and fees over $100 each way plus a $20 nonrefundable fee each way. Fuel and carrier surcharges on British Airways transatlantic awards run very high. Partner award tickets cannot include lap infants. Space is limited and the example starting prices may already be gone.
Book by September 6 if those travel windows work and skip British Airways over the Atlantic.
- Starts
- Sep 2, 2026
- Ends
- Sep 5, 2026
- Book by
- Sep 6, 2026
- Travel by
- Feb 28, 2027
- Numbers
- 50%: maximum Economy award discount
- 20,000 points: starting one-way award price
- 25,000 points: starting one-way award price
- 25,500 points: starting one-way award price
- 27,500 points: starting one-way award price
- 30,000 points: starting one-way award price
- $5.60: starting taxes and fees on Alaska or Hawaiian operated awards, each way
- $100: partner-operated international taxes and fees can exceed this each way
- $20: nonrefundable partner award fee each way
- Where
- London, Apia, Athens, Taipei, La Paz, Tokyo
- Who qualifies
- Mileage Plan members booking Economy award travel on select Alaska, Hawaiian, and partner flights; the article says only awards originating from the United States qualify
- Takeaway
- Search and book before the early-September deadline if you can travel on the listed dates, skip British Airways over the Atlantic, and expect tight award space.