Reservations are now available on the Alaska website. I had hoped for some relief from BA's high fees associated with points redemptions but it appears I had hopes in vain. Perhaps they are just testing the waters to see demand, but the introductory prices are not attractive.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6372 posts
If you check one-way flights from SEA to LHR using points, you will see the taxes and fees are significantly less on Alaska (only $6 for economy). The fees for flying out of LHR are high due to UK departure taxes.
Posted by
OP
Lynnwood, Washington
9847 posts
Great observation, Laura. Thanks for pointing this out.
Posted by
Lake District, England
10880 posts
As cash fares, the Alaska flights also seem pretty uncompetitive.
Especially interesting is that if you book BA from SEA on 21 May, back on 28 May Alaska are charging $1,648 return, BA are charging $1,218 for the exact same flights.