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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan

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Archive updated January 9, 2025 · Factual review pending

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Program overview

Mileage Plan is Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program, known for its generous earning structure and partnerships with a wide range of international airlines. Members can earn miles on flights, purchases, and through partne…

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Expiration

Miles do not expire as long as your account remains active.

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Partners & alliance

Partners include American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and more. Alaska Airlines is part of the Oneworld Alliance, providing access to global travel opportunities.

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Program Name

Mileage Plan

Program Overview

Mileage Plan is Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program, known for its generous earning structure and partnerships with a wide range of international airlines. Members can earn miles on flights, purchases, and through partner activities. These miles can be redeemed for award flights, upgrades, and other travel-related benefits.

How to Earn Miles

  • Flights with Alaska Airlines and partner airlines.
  • Everyday purchases with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card.
  • Hotel stays, car rentals, and shopping with program partners.
  • Dining at participating restaurants through the Mileage Plan Dining program.

How to Redeem Miles

  • Award flights on Alaska Airlines and partner airlines.
  • Cabin upgrades.
  • Vacation packages and hotel stays.
  • Magazine subscriptions and other non-travel rewards.

Elite Status Tiers

  • MVP: Complimentary upgrades and priority boarding.
  • MVP Gold: Higher upgrade priority, waived fees, and bonus miles.
  • MVP Gold 75K: Additional upgrades, priority services, and 75,000 bonus miles.
  • MVP Gold 100K: Exclusive benefits, including lounge passes and top-tier upgrade priority.

Key Benefits

  • Earn miles faster with a generous earning structure.
  • Access to global travel through partner airlines.
  • No blackout dates for award travel.
  • Complimentary upgrades for elite members.
  • Award-winning service and flexible redemption options.

Enrollment Information

Expiration Policy

  • Miles do not expire as long as your account remains active.

Partner Airlines and Alliances

  • Partners include American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and more.
  • Alaska Airlines is part of the Oneworld Alliance, providing access to global travel opportunities.

Transferable Points

  • Transfer points from hotel programs like Marriott Bonvoy to Mileage Plan miles.

Support Contact Information

Additional Resources

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Source & policy links

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