In 2021, Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance, which was a major development for the Seattle-based airline. To coincide with that, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines also rolled out reciprocal upgrades for elite members, as part of a strategic partnership between the two airlines.
This perk has now been around for years, so in this post, I’d like to take a look at the current state of reciprocal upgrades between the airlines, given that this partnership has evolved over time. Who is eligible for first class upgrades, who is eligible for extra legroom economy upgrades, and how does it all work?
Have any OMAAT readers had experiences with reciprocal upgrades between the two airlines? What was your experience like?
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
