Feb 16, 2021
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Despite being one of the smaller airlines in the U.S., Alaska Airlines has become a favorite of many American travelers. This is partially due to its loyalty program, Mileage Plan.
The program has a ton of great partnerships for reciprocal mile earning and burning. For example, you can book tickets on Emirates, Cathay Pacific and other top-notch airlines with your Alaska miles. This suite of redemption partners is set to grow in 2021 when Alaska Airlines officially joins the Oneworld alliance.
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A dozen foreign airlines, including three Chinese state-owned carriers, have taken advantage of Canada’s wage subsidy program, even though many have received generous bailout packages from their own governments.
In a review of a Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) database, The Globe and Mail found 12 foreign airlines have received money through the program intended to help Canadian companies and their employees cope with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.