Alaska Airlines awards can be found on Iberia. All 13 OneWorld members have earned miles after Alaska Airlines joined the alliance. Award travel hasn't been introduced across the alliance. Alaska Airlines has been slow in adding new partners awards. Alaska Airlines has quietly introduced awards after joining OneWorld. Award prices are higher than other partners, but open up new opportunities for travel.
The plane is owned by Iberia Airlines. The photo was taken by Iberia Airlines.
Alaska Airlines Iberia Award costs.
Alaska Airline Mileage plan awards start at 35,000 miles between the United States and Europe. Business class awards are very high. Alaska Airlines does not allow mixing partners. Alaska Airlines and Iberia flights are not included in the awards. There are still stops at the hubs. It is possible to fly between the United States and Europe with a stop in Madrid. Awards are only available in the economy and business class. The fuel surcharges that are found in AAdvantage tickets are different from the fuel surcharges that are found in Iberia awards. Taxes and Fees between the US and Europe are low.
It's called Origin.
The destination.
The economy.
Business.
North America.
Europe.
35k.
75k
USA/Canada.
Africa.
50k.
100k
USA/Canada.
The Middle East.
50k.
100k.
Europe.
The Middle East.
25k.
55k
Europe.
Africa.
17k.
45k.
South America.
Europe.
50k.
90k
Alaska Air has a website where you can book award. American Airlines is one of the cheaper options for Alaska Airline award to Europe. Alaska Airline partners require less miles to fly to Europe in economy or business. 35,000 miles in economy is what the air awards from Iceland are. British award first class awards cost less than the business class awards from Iberia. Being surcharge free makes these awards attractive. Other partners don't have a fuel surcharge or charge less miles. Finnair is an example.
The bottom line.
Alaska Airline miles can now be used on Iberia. Iberia has some great rewards redemption routes. Alaska Airlines has a concerning trend of award costs being higher than other partners. Alaska Airline is increasing the amount of award miles it requires for tickets. Alaska Airlines is the last airline in the United States to give away miles. This makes it easier to earn miles. The downside of higher cost awards is that they are more expensive. As more partners and mix partner awards are introduced, I expect further devaluation of Alaska Airlines awards. Alaska Airlines sweet spot awards are going to disappear soon.
