Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership
Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines have announced a broad partnership links to provide passengers more flight options and better service from coast to coast.
With Porter flights connecting Toronto Pearson and California taking off in January, passengers will be able to fly directly into major Alaska Airlines hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Through these hubs and existing Porter destinations like Boston and New York, passengers can initially access 18 western U.S. markets including Portland, San Diego, Seattle, and Phoenix, all available via an Alaska Airlines connection.
Connections via shared Canadian airports are expected to come online in early 2024.
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Alaska’s Mileage Plan members can start earning points on Porter flights booked via Alaska Airlines from January, and later in 2024 both VIPorter and Mileage Plan members will earn miles in their respective loyalty programs no matter where they book their flights.
“Porter Airlines opens new opportunities for our guests to travel to Canada in style,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty, alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines.
“This partnership with Alaska Airlines is a significant win for passengers looking for more choice and better service when flying within Canada and the United States,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines.
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