While this isn't the best
way to earn Alaska miles because of the cost, it can help you get those last few miles needed for to book a first class
award ticket with Cathay Pacific, one of Alaska's best
international partners.
Passenger is responsible for all taxes, fees, baggage fees and surcharges applicable to
award travel, including, with respect to government imposed taxes and fees, September 11th Security Fee of $ 5.60 per one -
way trip that does not include a government defined stopover, US Customs, Immigration and APHIS User Fees of $ 17.50 for each
international arrival in the U.S.; and non-U.S. government
ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $ 275 per
ticket as of January 1, 2018.