When airline mergers happen, it's almost inevitable that changes will also happen with their partnerships. Many airlines have exclusivity agreements with some of their partners, so that's a detail that has to be hashed out when two airlines join forces. Typically this comes in the form of the company taking over keeping their agreement, and…
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In an effort to quickly assimilate the new pieces in M&A deals, babies are often thrown out with bathwater.
I do respect Alaska management for what they have done with AS and how they run AS operations. However it looks so wrong what they're doing with VX. Ok, I got it, they purchased VX not because they needed it or it was a good idea to grow together. Still, they are throwing away the most valuable bites of their purchase:
- unique onboard experience (and VX pax often pay more to get this experience)
- well rounded and market appreciated first class product
- a way stronger and recognisable brand appealing to much larger audience than a village-like Alaska
They effectively nullify everything associated with VX. I don't think it would find much appreciation among VX core customers.
Really. Just don't get that.
The most valuable assets of VX are not the experiences, its the gates, slots and planes. I think most VX loyalist miss that fact. I know many people who live in SFO welcome Alaska because of the increased destinations that the combine airline will now offer and the opportunity for free upgrades.
The Virgin America international points are worth more than any airline. This sucks.
@ Mark I don't think Alaska even wanted the planes! They have a pure 737 fleet, and the A320s are sure to mess it up.
Called in 6/28/2017, told the card would work fine for the rest of 2017, and unknown for 2018. Based on Red Roof Inn Visa closure experience, I guess VX Visa would either close or transfer to BoA AS card? The latter doesn't interest me either, cuz I plan to get a new AS card anyway, with sign-up bonus.
It would be great if they transfer the card to the Bof A product and include the signup bonus. And to Denis as someone living in Alaska I take offense to your comment about the "Village" Alaskans fly more per capita than any other state. Alaska Airlines is much more than a regional airline flying to the Midwest, East Coast, Cuba, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada. !!
I have the same question as Michael above ... will the fact that Virgin has chosen to close all our customer accounts rather than roll us into new Alaska cards hurt our credit?