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Those looking for extra elite-qualifying miles (EQMs) toward Mileage Plan elite status can earn them twice as fast as normal with this new offer. If you're looking to earn a higher level of Mileage Plan elite status, you can accelerate your plans in the month of February. Here's how you can earn double EQMs with this offer.
Earn 2X Elite-Qualifying Miles on Alaska-Operated Flights
Every Alaska Airlines flight you take in February can get you even closer to elite status. Mileage Plan members can earn 2X elite-qualifying miles on nonstop flights between February 1 and February 29, 2024. Even better, this promotion is not targeted.
There's no registration required for this offer. All that's necessary to earn bonus EQMs is booking a nonstop reservation (round-trips qualify) on Alaska Airlines' website in any fare class but Saver. Within four weeks of completing travel, the bonus EQMs will post to your Mileage Plan account. If you're after Alaska Airlines elite status this year, this promotion is worth taking advantage of.
Related: Alaska MVP Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks
Key terms
Here are the important terms to know for this EQMs offer:
- Applies to non-stop flights from February 1, 2024 through February 29, 2024.
- Saver fares (X class) do not qualify to earn bonus EQMs through this promotion.
- Not valid on free or award travel.
- Flights must be marketed and operated by Alaska Airlines, Horizon, or SkyWest.
- Allow up to four weeks for the bonus EQMs to post to your Mileage Plan account.
- Full terms are available here.
Related: The Value Alaska Miles Provide
Alaska Elite Status Requirements and Benefits
Alaska offers four tiers of Mileage Plan elite status: MVP, MVP Gold, MVP Gold 75K, and MVP Gold 100K. Travelers can earn Alaska elite status in one of two ways:
- Earning a set number of elite-qualifying miles on Alaska Airlines (20k, 40k, 75k, and 100k, respectively).
- Flying a certain number of qualifying segments (30, 60, 90, and 140, respectively).
Either way, you'll also need to fly a minimum number of flight segments on Alaska flights to qualify for status — ranging from 2 flights for MVP to 24 segments for MVP Gold 100K
Alaska elite benefits vary based on each tier but include perks like bonus points, first-class upgrades, preferred seating, priority check-in, and priority boarding.
Remember that Alaska joined the Oneworld alliance in 2021. This means that scoring Alaska elite status will qualify you for Oneworld benefits when flying on airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, and more.
Our Take
The promotion to earn double EQMs is handy for those who can adjust their travel plans to take multiple flights in February. Since it's available to everyone, that increases its utility.
If you're not already a member, you can sign up for the Mileage Plan program here. Then, add your Alaska Mileage Plan account to your AwardWallet account here. AwardWallet will help you track your mileage balance, elite status tier, and Alaska Mileage Plan expiration date. Plus, you can log into your Alaska account with just one click.
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