Alaska Bets Starlink Will Boost Customer Loyalty as It Scraps Basic Economy Perk

Alaska Airlines just dropped a bomb this week. Starting soon, you won’t earn a single mile on basic economy tickets. Zero.

Nada. But here’s the twist—they’re betting Starlink will save them. That’s right, free high-speed internet across the whole fleet.

They think blazing-fast Wi-Fi will buy your loyalty more than points will. And honestly? They might be right.

If you’re tired of buffering at 35,000 feet, this changes the game. But if you’re a budget flyer chasing miles, your strategy just broke. Know what’s worth your loyalty?

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