Alaska Airlines: Singapore Airlines is newest frequent-flier partner

Alaska Airlines is adding Singapore Airlines to its already broad line-up of frequent-flier partners. The carriers announced their partnership Wednesday, saying they’ll offer reciprocal frequent-flier benefits. That means Alaska Airlines fliers can earn and redeem miles on Singapore Airlines flights (and vice versa). For Alaska Airlines customers flying on Singapore, most economy tickets will earn 50% to 75% of the miles flown. Full-fare economy and premium-cabin tickets will earn at least 100% of the miles flown, according to an earning chart posted by Alaska Airlines. In addition to the frequent-flier pact, Alaska and Singapore will enact a codeshare partnership, pending government approval. The companies say that the plan, if approved, would take effect Sept. 27. Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines would add its "SQ" airline code to Alaska Airlines-operated flights on routes serving 18 destinations within the US and to Mexico. Flights operated under Singapore’s existing codeshare pact with Virgin America, which Alaska Airlines acquired late last year, would be included in the new agreement.<br/>