We’ve all been there…sipping lukewarm coffee in an airport lounge, scrolling through a never-ending list of loyalty program emails, and wondering what the next curveball in the air travel game will be.
But if you’re a Delta loyalist, the curveball just came in the form of a screwball, leaving you to reconsider your entire travel-life balance. Enter Alaska Airlines, rolling in like the sly hero in an old Western movie, ready to pick up the disgruntled Delta passengers.
Let’s get real: Delta flyers are pissed. Rightfully so, if you ask me. You’ve diligently racked up miles and even ponied up for that premium $550 annual fee credit card to bask in the glory of unlimited club access, and what do you get? Delta yanks the rug from under you like you’re some background character in a bad rom-com.
Alaska Will Match Status
But ah, Alaska Airlines, you cunning wolf. Not only are they explicitly targeting Delta’s disenfranchised customers, but they’re also offering a status match for all of next year. And here’s the kicker…they’re bumping you up a notch. Not just equivalent status, my friends, but one tier higher. It’s like they’re handing you the keys to a Mercedes when all you had was a Honda.
As if the Delta expatriates needed more enticement, Alaska throws in the American Airlines component like a cherry on top. American Airlines is one of the largest airlines globally and a significant player in many a travel route. Alaska’s deep partnership with American means that you’re not just gaining elite status on one airline but basically getting a two-for-one deal. You’ll be treated as an equivalent AAdvantage elite member when flying with American Airlines. Did someone say, “more bang for your buck?”
Then there’s the Alaska Airlines credit card dangled like a shiny object in front of a cat. “Hey, you liked our status match? How about you also grab our credit card and make this breakup with Delta official?” Well played, Alaska, well played.
It Feels Like Delta is Pushing Customers Out the Door
So, if you’re feeling jilted by Delta, Alaska Airlines is holding the door wide open for you. And considering Alaska is part of the oneworld alliance with global partnerships outside of it, this isn’t just some rebound relationship; it could be the real deal. So why stick around and be taken for granted when you could upgrade to a relationship where you’re actually valued?
My advice? Slide into Alaska’s DMs and consider taking them up on that status match…you might just find it’s the best swipe right you’ve ever made.