MVP® & MVP® Gold Qualification Levels and Benefits
| Annual Qualification | MVP | MVP Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Flight miles flown solely on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air during a calendar year (January 1 through December 31) | 20,000 miles | 40,000 miles |
| Flight miles flown on a combination of Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, LAN, or Northwest Airlines during a calendar year | 25,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Flight segments flown on a combination of Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, LAN, or Northwest Airlines during a calendar year | 30 segments | 60 segments |
| Mileage Accrual | MVP | MVP Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Flight Miles earned on Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, LAN, KLM, or Northwest Airlines* | 50% | 100% |
| 50,000 Bonus Miles when you fly 75,000 actual flight miles or 100 segments in a calendar year on Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, LAN, KLM, or Northwest Airlines* | – | Yes |
* Bonus Miles apply toward Annual Qualification miles on full fare First Class tickets only.
| First Class Upgrades | MVP | MVP Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited First Class Upgrades* | Anytime on Y or YAS fares (Full Flex fares); 48 hours prior to departure on other fares. | Anytime on qualifying fares (booked in Y, S, B, M, H, or Value and Full Flex fares); 72 hours prior to departure on other fares |
| Unlimited ability to upgrade one person into First Class if traveling with you* | – | Yes |
| Guest Upgrades awarded annually | – | Yes - 4 one ways per year |
| Complimentary First Class Upgrade Certificates on Northwest Airlines | No longer available. Delta Upgrade program coming in Spring 2010 |
No longer available. Delta Upgrade program coming in Spring 2010 |
* Subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply.
PLEASE NOTE: The current elite upgrades on Northwest were phased out on October 1, 2009. They will be replaced with a complimentary upgrade program across the new Delta domestic system in Spring 2010. Members who have already confirmed their full fare ticket upgrade on Northwest (Y fares) for travel after this date will not be affected.
| Reservation and Mileage Plan Services | MVP | MVP Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage Plan Service Charges and Ticket Change Fees Waived on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Tickets | – | Yes |
| Dedicated phone lines and phone staff for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Reservations and for Mileage Plan | Yes | Yes |
| Standby and Waitlist for full flights on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air | Priority | Top Priority |
| Preferred Seating on Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Northwest Airlines | Yes | Yes |
| Airport and Inflight Benefits | MVP | MVP Gold |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Check-in Privileges at Alaska Airlines airport ticket counters, as well as Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Northwest Airlines | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Boarding on Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Delta Air Lines, and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines | Yes | Yes |
| Initiation Fee for Alaska Airlines Board Room | 50% Off | Waived |
| Express Security Line at Select Airports | – | Yes |
Miles must be credited to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account to qualify for MVP or Gold status.
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