Alaska Airlines Scraps Codeshare Agreements With These 2 Carriers

Earlier this week, Alaska Airlines’ codeshare agreements with Singapore Airlines and LATAM ended, with the airline citing that these agreements between the airlines were no longer effective. While this sounds like the extended connectivity the airline can offer is decreasing, the carrier has been compensating for this by expanding existing partnerships with other carriers recently.

While codeshare agreements are incredibly helpful in offering expanded route networks and increased connectivity for passengers, if not done strategically, the agreements can also negatively impact an airline’s business.

Ending Partnerships With Singapore And LATAM

As of Wednesday, October 1, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has ceased its codeshare agreements with its (ex)partners, Singapore Airlines and LATAM. However, Alaska still maintains interline agreements with these carriers, thereby still providing connecting itineraries and end-to-end baggage check-in services.

Reports from FlightGlobal indicate that the termination of these agreements came after Alaska Airlines, along with its subsidiaries, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines, informed the United States Department of Transportation (US DoT) that these codeshare agreements are “no longer effective”. This marked the end of Alaska Airlines’ agreement with Singapore Airlines since 2017 and with LATAM since 2019.

While it is unclear as to the exact details regarding the termination of these agreements, it could potentially be related to the airline’s plans for its expanding fleet and associated network expansions. Especially considering the airline has plans with the Boeing 787 widebody aircraft it took over from Hawaiian Airlines, and the fact that the airline is expecting to receive more examples of the type. As part of the merger, Alaska Airlines also recently introduced an updated loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines called Atmos Rewards.

Expanding Two Existing Partnerships

While Alaska Airlines has lost two codeshare partners, the carrier in recent days has also expanded its existing partnership with two other airlines. Namely, Taipei-based Starlux Airlines and Icelandair.

More Connectivity With Starlux

While the previous agreement allowed the two airlines to connect Taipei with eight US destinations through Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO), the new agreement has expanded this into 20 cities via Alaska Airlines’ two gateways on the US West Coast.

Enhancing Agreement With Icealandair

Celebrating 15 years of this partnership, by enhancing the codeshare agreement, the two carriers offer greater flexibility and better points accrual and redemption on both airlines. This agreement was announced last month, and coinciding with this, Alaska Airlines also announced that it will launch a new direct service to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, from its hub in Seattle. The route is scheduled to commence operations from May 28 2026, and will run daily throughout the summer.

This service will complement Icelandair’s existing services to Seattle and will provide Alaska Airlines’ customers with onward connectivity on over 35 daily flights to Europe.

A Wide Range Of Alliance And Codeshare Partners

While Alaska Airlines is growing its network and fleet, the carrier is still in its infancy when it comes to long-haul operations. However, with the partnership with fellow oneworld alliance members, along with codeshare and interline partners, Alaska Airlines does offer global connectivity to its customers. The carrier has split its codeshare partners into three categories depending on status benefits and the ability to earn and redeem points: Alliance Partners, Earn and Redeem Partners, and Earn Partners.

It is worth noting that the carrier still has a lot more partners with whom the carrier has a less comprehensive interline agreement. While customers cannot enjoy similar points accrual and redemption with these carriers, the interline agreements still provide increased network connectivity for passengers.