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Fly With a Plus One for Less: How to Earn and Use an Alaska Airlines Companion Fare

Fly With a Plus One for Less: How to Earn and Use an Alaska Airlines Companion Fare
Ashley OnadeleMark Jackson
by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson
May 15, 2025
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The Alaska Airlines Companion Fare is available to both personal and business Alaska credit cardholders after meeting minimum spend requirements. The fare code allows you to book a one-time coach ticket for a companion for just $99 plus taxes and fees on any Alaska Airlines-operated domestic or international flight. Here's how it works, including the restrictions to beware of.

Deal Alert: Fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe for 45k Alaska Miles (Or Amex Points)

Deal Alert: Fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe for 45k Alaska Miles (Or Amex Points)
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
May 11, 2025
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If you want to head to Ireland this summer in style without breaking the bank, we've got just the deal for you. Business class seats on Aer Lingus to Dublin, Shannon, and beyond start at just 45,000 Alaska miles per way, a fraction of what many other programs charge for transatlantic premium cabin flights. Here's an overview of this deal, and how you can take advantage of it even if you don't currently have Alaska miles.

How to Use Your Alaska Airlines Wallet Funds — and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless

How to Use Your Alaska Airlines Wallet Funds — and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless
Jon Nickel-D'Andrea
by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea
May 5, 2025
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Alaska Airlines has a unique way for frequent fliers to store their trip credits for future use, called "wallet funds." When you cancel a trip, instead of those codes living (and potentially dying) in your email inbox, you can have funds deposited into your Alaska Airlines Wallet. Once the funds are deposited, there are a few rules to follow to use them and not let them expire. Here's how to use these credits.

Launching This Summer: Use Your Alaska Airlines Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines

Launching This Summer: Use Your Alaska Airlines Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines
Mark Jackson
by Mark Jackson
May 4, 2025
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Alaska’s Companion Fare is famous for a reason. This lucrative benefit allows eligible Mileage Plan credit cardholders to purchase a round-trip ticket for a companion for $99 (plus taxes and fees) anywhere Alaska Airlines flies within North America. Traditionally, it’s only been valid on Alaska-operated flights, but this summer, you’ll be able to take it even further on Hawaiian Airlines.

How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock MVP Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2025

How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock MVP Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2025
Tyler GlattMark Jackson
by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson
March 16, 2025
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Alaska Airlines rolled out a handful of changes to its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program. Among them is a chance to earn MVP elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. The spending requirement is steep, but it's entirely possible to earn MVP perks through credit cards alone. Here's how to leverage Alaska's co-branded credit cards to earn elite status and choice benefits in 2025.

Alaska MVP Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks

Alaska MVP Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks
Tyler GlattMark Jackson
by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson
March 12, 2025
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If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, MVP Gold status offers several benefits that are sure to save you money and make your next trips more comfortable. This is the sweet spot among Alaska's elite status tiers. From complimentary premium cabin upgrades to bonus miles, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines MVP Gold.