# Alaska & American Explore Expanding Partnership with Revenue Sharing Deal

_Apr 23 01:42_

Tags: Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, JAL, Japan Airlines, oneworld, Transatlantic

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are exploring an expanded partnership that could see Alaska join their long-haul joint ventures, including transpacific and transatlantic routes

## Summary

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are exploring an expansion of their existing partnership to include revenue sharing, potentially bringing Alaska into their long-haul joint ventures. This move would align Alaska more closely with American in key markets like the Pacific Northwest and transpacific routes. While discussions about a merger occurred previously, they did not advance. Joining the oneworld long-haul joint ventures (such as the transpacific JV with Japan Airlines and the transatlantic JV with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia) would allow the airlines to coordinate fares and schedules more closely. This development is significant for frequent flyers as it may impact award availability, elite status perks, and premium cabin pricing on these high-value routes. Regulatory scrutiny is expected, potentially requiring slot concessions

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-american-expand-partnership-revenue-sharing-deal) — Alaska & American Plan To Expand Partnership With Revenue Sharing Deal

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