Alaska Airlines: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Shivang Kumar [BzLWCBl2UJy]

12:12111111 THE BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front):

GOOD: New Alaska lounges (Portland now open) + the florian xhekaj Korean Air codeshare oscar de la hoya expand the network and the perks

BAD: No points and no elite status earning on saver award seats a quiet downgrade

UGLY: Partner award fees are going UP the math on transfers just got worse

WEEKLY BRIEFING: Delta Amex adds a 2nd free checked bag + new rideshare credit, plus the new PDX Alaska Lounge

STRATEGY SESSION: The June 2026 Flying Blue promo Europe from 18,750 miles each way and whether it's actually worth it

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome + Tonight's Agenda

04:40 The GOOD: New Alaska Lounges + BOA and Atmos Points +Korean Air Codeshare

12:12 The BAD: No Points, No Status on Saver Awards

13:44 The UGLY: Alaska Partner Fee Increase

16:40 - The Alaska Verdict and Gameplan

20:01 - Weekly Briefing: Best Credit Card Bonsues June

30:55 - Weekly Briefing: Buy Alaska Points +Best Credit Card Transfer Bonuses

34:30 - Weekly Briefing: Buy Virgin Points +Delta Adds Two New Features on Cards

37:52 - Weekly Briefing: 9M Delta Cardholders! +OneWorld Allows Philippine Airlines and Denies Starlux

45:08 Strategy Session: Flying Blue June 2026 Promo (Europe from 18,750 miles)

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