Geobreeze Travel Maximize Alaska Miles: Fly First Class on Points (Even Without a Credit Card!)
Dec 18, 2025
Unlock the secrets to maximizing Alaska miles! Discover how to filter flight deals using Seats.Aero with a focus on international partners. Gain insights into valuing first-class awards, like a lucrative Boston to London route. Learn how to avoid high taxes by sidestepping British Airways and exploring alternatives like Japan Airlines. Dive into business class options to Europe and refine your search by strategically excluding airlines. Hear about notable partner deals and master the art of buying miles when the value is just right!
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Use Seats.Aero To Find Alaska Award Deals
- Use Seats.Aero Explore with Alaska Airlines selected to surface award deals from North America to anywhere.
- Filter for number of seats and use yearly search (pro) to find the cheapest saver awards before buying miles.
Only Buy Miles With A Plan
- Only buy Alaska miles during a sale if you already have a target award in mind.
- Confirm the redemption value exceeds your purchase price (about 1.375–1.6 cents/point in this sale).
Check Award Space And Do The Math
- Always verify award space and cash price on Google Flights before buying or transferring points.
- Calculate cents-per-point as (cash price − taxes) ÷ points to decide if the redemption beats the buy price.