What happened
Following a frequent flier agreement signed in May 2025, Alaska Airlines has finally made Philippine Airlines award availability live on its booking platform. The partnership, which took over 15 months to materialize, allows Alaska Mileage Plan members to redeem miles for Philippine Airlines flights. The article notes that while some award pricing may seem inefficient, the new option provides reasonable value for short-haul awards to and from Manila. Members are advised to compare pricing with Qatar Airways, another competitive partner for Alaska miles