First Class Upgrades
Paid Upgrades
Upgrade to First Class on Alaska Airlines for as little as $50.00 (USD). Combine upgrades in $50 increments based on one-way trip miles.
| One-Way Trip Miles | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1,250 | $50 |
| 1,251 - 2,500 | $100 |
| 2,501 - 3,750 | $150 |
| over 3,751 | $200 |
Paid Upgrades may be available within 24 hours of flight departure through Web Check-In, or on the day of departure at the following Alaska Airlines airport locations:
- Check-In Kiosk (with Credit Card Only)
- Departure Gate (with Credit Card Only)
Paid upgrades are subject to availability, do not include stopovers, and exclude industry discounts. The link to upgrade to First Class during Web Check-In will only appear if First Class seats are still available for purchase. Upgrades can only be used in conjunction with Value or Full flex fares. Prices are based on one-way trip miles, as shown above. Value and Full flex fare categories are booked in Y, S, B, M, or H classes of service. Award travel and Bonus Travel Tickets are not eligible for paid upgrade.
Mileage Plan™ Redemptive Upgrades
- Require 15,000 mile redemption for one-way travel systemwide on Alaska Airlines
- Can be used in conjunction with Value or Full Flex fare categories only.
- Redeem by calling Alaska Airlines Reservations at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522)
- Effective June 25, 2008: Available within 24 hours of flight departure through Web Check-In, or on the day of departure at an airport Check-in Kiosk
Mileage upgrades are booked in "U" Class and exclude free, tax/PFC only, award travel, industry, promotional discount or two-for-one fares. Mileage Upgrades can be used in conjunction with Money & Miles (AS50) Award Tickets. U Class may not be available on all flights. Value and Full flex fare categories are booked in Y, S, B, M, or H classes of service.
Complimentary Upgrades
MVP® and MVP® Gold members, can reserve a seat in First Class on Alaska Airlines (subject to availability) without the hassle of paper 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 when traveling with you | - | Yes |
| Guest Upgrades awarded annually | - | Yes - 4 one-ways per year |
| Complimentary First Class Upgrade Certificates on Northwest Airlines* | 2 round-trips per year | 4 round-trips per year |
Complimentary upgrades are booked in "U" Class and not available when traveling on award tickets, including the Money & Miles (AS50) Award. Upgrades are subject to availability as "U" Class may not be available on all flights.
