06/07/2017
Some of us have received this email. If you have, then disregard. If not, you've been forewarned!
Dear Less Loyal Flyer,
The partnership between American Airlines and Alaska Airlines is changing. Starting January 1, 2018, American Airlines AAdvantage® award miles, Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs), Elite Qualifying Segments (EQSs) and Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) will be earned on Alaska Airlines only when the flight is marketed by American Airlines.
Elite benefits on Alaska Airlines, such as priority check-in, priority boarding and complimentary checked bags, will be discontinued.