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Hey there, points people! Today, I'm chatting with Jon from @nomascoach.

Jon, alongside his husband Ben, founded @nomascoach to guide people in experiencing business or first-class travel without breaking the bank. They leverage everyday activities to build a bank of points and employ lesser-known tactics to boost their travel rewards.
In this episode, Jon and I explore the hidden gems of the Alaska Airlines loyalty program. We discuss strategies for accruing and redeeming Alaska miles, the advantages of elite status, and why Alaska Airlines might be the most underrated airline partner globally.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:27 - Introduction to John Nicholsandria from Nomas Coach
03:45 - Reasons why Alaska Airlines is not well-known
04:11 - How John and Ben became loyalists with Alaska Airlines
05:23 - Requirements for earning status with Alaska Airlines
06:04 - Possibility of earning Alaska status for people outside the West Coast
06:53 - Benefits of Alaska status compared to other airlines
11:26 - Earning loyalty points on American Airlines vs Alaska Airlines
12:19 - Benefits of redeeming miles with Alaska Airlines
16:01 - Earning miles on international flights with Alaska Airlines
17:46 - Crediting points bookings to Alaska Airlines for more miles
19:18 - Earning miles with flexible currencies vs specific airline miles
20:08 - Difficulty of earning Alaska miles compared to other programs
21:04 - Massive miles earned through achieving elite status with Alaska
22:44 - Value of earning Alaska miles through flying and status
23:31 - Other methods of earning Alaska miles aside from flying
26:44 - Stopovers are allowed in hub cities of partner airlines
30:25 - Alaska offers a companion pass with no restrictions
31:38 - Upgrade certificates are confirmable at time of booking
32:13 - Alaska offers a bag guarantee and compensates with miles
34:36 - Bag guarantee can be claimed through phone call, tweet, or DM
34:36 - Introvert vs. extrovert travel styles
35:30 - Bag guarantee and easy reimbursement process
35:43 - No pooling of Alaska miles allowed
36:08 - Alaska Lounge membership benefits
36:55 - Lounge access on paid first class tickets
37:57 - Access to partner lounges with Alaska Lounge Plus membership
38:31 - Membership prices for Alaska Lounge and Alaska Lounge Plus
39:19 - Access to lounges with Alaska Lounge Plus membership regardless of ticket class
40:04 - Recap of Alaska Airlines program benefits
43:40 - Free checked wine on Alaska Airlines flights
44:51 - Jon recommends three people to follow for points advice
46:41 - Jon shares where to find him and his partner online
49:00 - Outro

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