EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 8 MIN
✈️ Alaska Airlines IT Bug Hits Award Bookings with Hidden Fees
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
Alaska Airlines has a costly IT glitch affecting award bookings from London to Seattle, incorrectly charging around $500 in fuel surcharges on top of 150,000 miles. Plus, discover Southwest's secret infinite legroom seats (16A and 16F) that cost nothing extra, learn why premium credit card choice depends entirely on your personal travel habits, and get the details on Aer Lingus's new Pittsburgh route and Air France's upcoming Heathrow lounge. We'll also cover the new Citi Strata Elite 100,000-point welcome bonus and American's A321XLR debut with Flagship Suites.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp
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Alaska Airlines has a costly IT glitch affecting award bookings from London to Seattle, incorrectly charging around $500 in fuel surcharges on top of 150,000 miles. Plus, discover Southwest's secret infinite legroom seats (16A and 16F) that cost nothing extra, learn why premium credit card choice depends entirely on your personal travel habits, and get the details on Aer Lingus's new Pittsburgh route and Air France's upcoming Heathrow lounge. We'll also cover the new Citi Strata Elite 100,000-point welcome bonus and American's A321XLR debut with Flagship Suites.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp
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