🤔 The loophole to transfer points to Alaska is ending, should you transfer speculatively?

Now that the loophole to transfer points to Alaska Airlines (via Hawaiian) is ending, should you transfer speculatively?

That was a listener question on this week's episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast. If you are having the same debate, you can stream our answer and complete thought process now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

As points and miles experts, we generally advise against transferring points to hotels or airlines without a game plan in place. However, there are always exceptions to the rule, could this is one of those times?

Last year, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merged, creating a roundabout way that allowed transfers from American Express Membership Rewards to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan via Hawaiian Airlines. So, why is this a big deal?

The Mileage Plan has some great sweet spots that make it an incredibly valuable program. However, it only has a single 1:1 transfer partner. Once the Hawaiian Airlines loophole officially closes on June 30, 2025, Alaska Airlines miles will once again be difficult to earn.

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