Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers exceptional value for travelers from India exploring Asia-Pacific. With rates starting from just 7,500 miles, you can access an extensive network through their oneworld partnership and other allies.
Partner Airlines Overview
Alaska’s extensive partnership network opens up excellent redemption opportunities from India with Alaska Mileage Plan. There are two main ways to acquire them:
- Transfer from Marriott – Check this detailed guide
- Purchase miles during sales (often with up to 60% bonus)
oneworld Partners
- Cathay Pacific
- Japan Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas
Non-alliance Partner
- Korean Air
Best Value Routes
SriLankan Airlines
- India to Colombo: 7,500 miles Economy, 15,000 miles Business
- Multiple daily frequencies from major Indian cities
- Excellent connection opportunities to Southeast Asia
Malaysia Airlines
- India to Kuala Lumpur: 25,000 miles Economy, 50,000 miles Business
- Onward connections to:
- Bali (DPS): 30,000 miles Economy
- Other Southeast Asian destinations
- Modern A330 fleet on India routes
Cathay Pacific
- India to Hong Kong: 25,000 miles Economy
- Premium cabin sweet spot: 50,000 miles Business Class
- Multiple daily departures
- Excellent connections to Australia, New Zealand, and East Asia
Japan Airlines
- India to Tokyo (NRT/HND): 30,000 miles Economy, 60,000 miles Business
- Premium Economy option: 40,000 miles
- Direct flights available
- Access to both Narita and Haneda airports
Korean Air
- Delhi to Seoul: 25,000 miles Economy, 50,000 miles Business
- Modern fleet with excellent service
- Good availability year-round
- Convenient connections to North America
Qantas
- India to Australia/New Zealand: 37,500 miles Economy
- Premium cabin sweet spot: 75,000 miles Business Class
- Routes via Singapore
- Access to extensive domestic network in Australia
Tips for Redemptions
- Maximize Stopovers: Free stopover allowed on international awards
- Compare Partners: Multiple airlines often serve same routes:
- India-Australia via HKG (Cathay) or SIN (Qantas)
- India-Southeast Asia via CMB (SriLankan) or KUL (Malaysia)
- Book Early: 3-4 months ahead for best availability
- Check Multiple Gateways: Different Indian cities often have varying availability
Looking Ahead
Alaska’s oneworld membership strengthens their program value for Indian travelers. Their unique partnerships and competitive redemption rates make their Alaska Mileage Plan particularly valuable for premium cabin travel to Asia-Paciifc