Food & Wine USA - (11)November 2018

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A PROGRAM

WITH PERKS

For years, West Coasters have

considered Alaska Airlines their local

carrier and an insider’s travel pick—

but these days, the secret is oicially

out. Founded over 85 years ago by a

passionate group of aviation pioneers,

the Seale, Washington–based

airline has grown to ferry more than

44 million customers a year to over

115 destinations. Along the way,

passengers are treated to comfy airport

lounges and onboard cabins, friendly

service and amenities like power

outlets, Wi-Fi and complimentary

snacks, beverages and entertainment.

Inspiring even more loyalty, the

Alaska Mileage PlanTM rewards travelers

with one mile for every mile lown, no

maer the ticket price (a rare policy

these days), along with miles earned

for shopping, dining, car rentals, hotel

stays and lying on partner airlines.

With Elite status starting at just 20,000

miles—including perks like free

checked bags, preferred seating and

priority boarding—lying with Alaska

Airlines is an easy choice, wherever

you’re based.

THE QANTAS

ADVANTAGE

Mileage Plan members can earn and

use miles with a network of Alaska

Global Partners, including the award-

winning Qantas Airways, which ofers

the most nonstop lights to Australia

each week and has the country 's

largest domestic network. Qantas

ofers direct lights from several U.S.

gateways, making it a snap to ly from

such cities as New York, Dallas, Los

Angeles and San Francisco over to

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. And

more routes are rolling out, including

the recently launched San Francisco to

Melbourne.

Aentive service, cushy cabins

and welcome amenities help make

your light as comfortable as possible.

Business travelers are invited to change

into so coon Qantas pajamas, grab

their curated amenity kits, then sele

into the much lauded lat-bed seats to

enjoy entertainment on a 12.1-inch

screen. Multi-course gourmet meals

ofer a taste of Australia by renowned

Aussie chef Neil Perry, along with

wines selected by Qantas sommeliers to

showcase top wine regions.

See where Alaska Airlines and its partners can

take you at alaskaair.com/globalpartners.

CRUSH IT:

Nothing beats

sampling delectable

Australian wines in the

place where they were

born. In the state of

Victoria, head east of

Melbourne to sip your

way through the Yarra

Valley wine region,

famous for its pinot

noirs, chardonnays and

sparkling wines. Visit

the wineries, sip local

vintages at chef-driven

restaurants and top

it of with a hot-air

balloon ride.

A DIVINE

DRIVE:

Swirling surf breaks,

volcanic lakes,

hinterland villages,

historic port towns—

Victoria’s legendary,

151-mile-long Great

Ocean Road showcases

them all. Spot whales

along the coast,

indulge in farm-fresh

fare, snap a sele

against a backdrop of

the iconic 12 Apostles

rock formations—or

just see where the road

takes you.

SPOT A

QUOKKA:

Venture west to an

island of the city of

Perth to nd one of the

country’s most unique

residents. The Rottnest

Island nature reserve

is home to the quokka,

a small marsupial

similar to the wallaby.

Explore on your own

or join a walking tour

to learn about the

island—then jump

in the impossibly blue

waters to enjoy the

wonderland below.

Adventures

in Oz

You’ll arrive in Australia ready to

make the most of your visit. Find

inspiration in these highlights,

located near Qantas gateways.

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