Delta Air Lines, Alaska Air Group Form Marketing Alliance

Delta Air Lines and Alaska Air Group have announced a new marketing alliance that would make them preferred partners on the West Coast.

Travelers will benefit from additional connecting options offered by the two carriers, as well as the chance to redeem mileage points on either of the two airlines.

In addition, passengers with tickets for travel on either of the carriers can use airport lounges operated by the other.

Richard Anderson, Chief Executive of Delta, said: "Alaska Air Group is a perfect alliance partner for Delta, as we pair our expansive international network with Alaska's leading presence across the West Coast to build a platform for international growth from the West.

"Building on our existing agreement, Delta, Alaska and Horizon will now be able to offer customers more departures and capacity along the West Coast than any U.S. airline with the enhanced ability to feed Delta's growing global route system."

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