Enjoy Free Upgrades, Priority Boarding, and More with our MVP® Program
Mileage Plan™ MVP's and their companions will be allowed 1 free checked bag when traveling on Delta Air Lines on or after March 1, 2012. This is a reduction from the previous benefit of 2 bags.
The more you fly, the greater the benefits. Our Most Valuable Passenger program rewards the customers who spend a lot of time on our planes. We understand the difficulties associated with being a road warrior, and we want to make your flying experience with us as comfortable as possible.
View a side by side comparison of our elite levels.
MVP®
You'll earn MVP® status after flying 20,000 miles/30 segments in a calendar year solely on Alaska Airlines, or 25,000 miles/30 segments including select airline partners*.
As an Alaska Airlines MVP®, you'll enjoy these benefits:
- Unlimited** Complimentary Upgrades anytime on Y or YAS fares (booked as Full Flex at alaskaair.com) or 48 hours prior to departure on other fares. Qualifying Mileage Plan number must be in the reservation.
- Effective for tickets purchased after February 28, 2012: Unlimited** Complimentary Upgrades anytime on qualifying fares (Value Fares booked in S, or B, or Full Flex fares booked in Y), or 48 hours prior to departure on other fares. Qualifying Mileage Plan number must be in the reservation.
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Complimentary Upgrades on Delta Air Lines within the U.S. (excluding Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, and select Caribbean destinations.
- Priority Boarding on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
- Checked Baggage Fee Waiver for first two bags on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, and for the first checked bag on Delta Air Lines for MVP® member and persons traveling in the same reservation. Companion waiver does not apply to group bookings.
- Priority AAccess™ Check-In and Security Lines at select airports when traveling on American Airlines
- Preferred Seating on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
- 25% Discount for Economy Comfort seating on Delta Air Lines international flights.
- 50% Bonus Flight Miles**** on Alaska Airlines, Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, or LAN.
- 50% Discount on Alaska Airlines Board Room membership initiation fee.
- Dedicated phone lines and staff for Alaska Airlines Reservations and Mileage Plan™ Customer Care.
To take advantage of your MVP® benefits, your Mileage Plan™ number must be in your reservation and flight miles earned must be credited to your Mileage Plan™ account. Additionally, in some circumstances, you may be asked to present your MVP® card to the check-in or boarding agent.
MVP® Gold
You'll earn MVP® Gold status after flying 40,000 miles/60 segments in a calendar year solely on Alaska Airlines, or 50,000/60 segments miles including select airline partners*.
As an Alaska Airlines MVP® Gold, you'll enjoy these benefits:
- Unlimited** Complimentary Upgrades anytime on qualifying fares (booked in Y, S, B, M, H, or Value and Full Flex fares), or 72 hours prior to departure on other fares. Qualifying Mileage Plan™ number must be in the reservation.
- Unlimited ability to Upgrade** one companion into First Class when they are traveling with you. Qualifying Mileage Plan™ number must be in the reservation.
- Four one-way electronic MVP® Gold Guest Upgrades awarded annually upon reaching MVP® Gold status.
- Complimentary Upgrades on Delta Air Lines within the U.S. (excluding Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, and select Caribbean destinations.
- First Class Check-In privileges at Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines***.
- Priority AAccess™ Check-In when traveling on American Airlines
- Waivers on Mileage Plan service charges and ticket change fees on your Alaska Airlines tickets (member only).
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Express Security Lines at Select Airports.
- Priority Boarding on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
- Checked Baggage Fee Waiver for first two bags on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines for MVP® Gold member and persons traveling in the same reservation. Companion waiver does not apply to group bookings.
- Free Same Day Standby for MVP® Gold member and persons traveling in the same reservation.
- Priority Standby and Waitlist for full flights on Alaska Airlines.
- Preferred Seating on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
- 50% Discount for Economy Comfort seating on Delta Air Lines international flights.
- 100% Bonus Flight Miles**** on Alaska Airlines, Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, or LAN.
- Initiation Fee Waived for Alaska Airlines Board Room membership.
- Dedicated phone lines and staff for Alaska Airlines Reservations and Mileage Plan™ Customer Care.
- Give an Expression of Thanks to the Alaska Airlines employee who provided above and beyond service.
- One complimentary Premium Beverage of your choice during your flight when traveling in the main cabin.
To take advantage of your MVP® Gold benefits, your Mileage Plan™ number must be in your reservation and flight miles earned must be credited to your Mileage Plan™ account. Additionally, in some circumstances, you may be asked to present your MVP® Gold card to the check-in or boarding agent.
MVP® Gold 75K
MVP® Gold members who fly at least 75,000 miles/90 segments in a calendar year solely on Alaska Airlines, or 90,000 miles/90 segments including select airline partners*, are awarded the following benefits in addition to their regular MVP® Gold benefits:
- Unlimited** Complimentary Upgrades anytime on qualifying fares (booked in Y, S, B, M, H, or Value and Full Flex fares), or 120 hours prior to departure on other fares. Qualifying Mileage Plan™ number must be in the reservation.
- Top Priority on the First Class Waitlist When You Purchase A Qualifying Fare
- Opportunity to Nominate a Friend or Family Member to MVP® Status
- 50,000 Bonus Miles When You Attain the MVP® Gold 75K Level
- Complimentary Inflight Entertainment player When Flying in the Main Cabin
- 4 Complimentary Board Room Day Passes
To take advantage of your MVP® Gold 75K benefits, your Mileage Plan™ number must be in your reservation and flight miles earned must be credited to your Mileage Plan™ account. Additionally, in some circumstances, you may be asked to present your MVP® Gold 75K card to the check-in or boarding agent.
*Elite status qualifying miles are earned on the following partners: Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, or LAN. Miles must be credited to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account to qualify.
**Subject to availability. Qualifying Mileage Plan™ number must be in the reservation. Complimentary Upgrades are booked in "U" class and are subject to availability as "U" class may not be available on all flights. Complimentary Upgrades are not available when traveling on award tickets, including the Money & Miles (AS50) Award, or certain deeply discounted fares including bulk or industry tickets.
***MVP® Golds and Gold 75K may use Sky Priority Check-In and Express Lines, and Zone 1 Boarding when traveling on Delta Air Lines.
****Elite Bonus Flight Miles do not apply towards future elite status qualification.