Updated on 2025-11-08
Confused by headlines? You’re not alone. As of November 8, 2025, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines still have a codeshare partnership and reciprocal loyalty benefits. Below is what that means for your bookings, miles, and day-of-travel experience.
No—Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have not ended their codeshare. The partnership remains active in 2025, with reciprocal mileage earning/redemption and coordinated schedules on many U.S. routes. Some news about other alliances and pilot contract disputes sparked confusion, but those did not terminate the Alaska–American codeshare.
Key takeaways
- As of Nov 8, 2025, the Alaska–American codeshare remains active with reciprocal loyalty benefits.
- Codesharing gives you more one-ticket itineraries and schedule options across both networks.
- Headlines about other partnerships (e.g., NEA with JetBlue) and pilot scope disputes caused confusion, not a termination.
What the partnership looks like now (2025)
Alaska and American continue to sell seats on selected routes operated by the other, and travelers can generally earn/redeem miles reciprocally. Alaska is a member of oneworld, further expanding connection options. In late 2023, the carriers even widened codeshare coverage on several West Coast and trans-con markets.
American’s partner page for Alaska and Alaska’s codeshare guide are the best places to confirm eligible routes and mileage rules. For historical context on recent additions, see AeroRoutes’ 2023 expansion roundup.
Why some thought it ended
Similar-sounding news created confusion
- NEA wind-down with JetBlue: American’s separate Northeast Alliance ended after court action, leading to 2025 headlines—unrelated to Alaska. (As of this update, the Alaska–American codeshare continues.)
- Pilot scope disputes (2025): Reports about potential long-haul codeshares on Alaska’s future 787s sparked union objections. Those stories discuss scope clauses, not a termination of the AS–AA partnership.
Glossary
- Codeshare
- An agreement where an airline sells seats on a partner’s flight under its own flight number.
- Scope clause
- Labor-contract language that limits how much flying an airline can outsource to partners.
FAQs
Did Alaska and American Airlines end their codeshare?
No. As of November 8, 2025, the Alaska–American codeshare remains active, including reciprocal mileage benefits. Always check each airline’s partner page for current route and earning details.
Can I earn or redeem miles across both airlines?
Generally yes. Eligible tickets let AAdvantage members earn on Alaska and Mileage Plan members earn on American, with redemption options available on many routes. Specific booking classes and routes apply.
Why did some articles say the partnership ended?
They likely mixed up other American partnerships (like the JetBlue NEA wind-down) or noted pilot contract disputes about potential long-haul codesharing. Those did not end the Alaska–American codeshare.
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