# Choice Privileges Removes Alaska Airlines and United Airlines as Partners

_May 13 22:27_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, United MileagePlus, loyalty program, policy change

Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs

## Summary

Choice Privileges has updated its airline partner list, removing Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. This change went live on Monday, May 12, 2026. As a result, Hilton guests can no longer earn points from stays that credit to Alaska's Mileage Plan or United's MileagePlus, nor can they convert Choice points to these programs. The removal follows the liquidation of Spirit Airlines, another former partner. Other North American and international partners like Qantas and Virgin Australia remain active

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines). Spans 2 hotel programs (Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges).

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/13/choice-privileges-drops-alaska-airlines-united-airlines?omhide=true) — Choice Privileges Drops Alaska Airlines & United Airlines

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