Gonna start flying SJC-BUR. Alaska or Southwest? In terms of points valuations, status, etc.

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Alaska points are extremely valuable. But depends what you want to use your points on. Cathay Pacific first class for 70,000 Alaska points is one of the best deals out there

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What I’m wondering is that Alaska is based on miles for mileage earning, right? Whereas Southwest is based on $, so because the flight is so short, the mileage accumulation on Alaska is pretty slow

What are your redemption goals? If it's lots of domestic flights with great flexibility, go with Southwest. If it's international redemption and some occasional domestic with less flexibility (and you value benefits of status), then go with Alaska.

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