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ELITE STATUS BENEFITS
Travel on another level.
Imagine breezing through the airport, bags checked for free, and stepping onto the plane ahead of the crowd. Stretching out in First Class more often. Watching your mileage balance grow faster with bonus miles, bringing you closer to your next bucket-list adventure. And if you ever need a hand, you'll get priority support whenever you give us a call.

With Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ elite status, you'll get all this and more.
More generosity—from the most rewarding loyalty program.
Mileage Plan members now get even more. We've added new milestones beyond tiers and new ways to reach them. There'll be more ways to earn miles and use rewards globally, plus an enhanced elite-upgrade experience. Best of all, you'll get to choose how you're rewarded. Bonus miles, free Wi-Fi in flight, lounge passes, upgrade certificates, and more. It's your call.
Follow your 2025 Mileage Plan journey
More benefits, less distance between them:
Introducing milestones and perks. 10K milestone, 20K MVP status, 30K milestone, 40K MVP Gold status, 55K milestone, 75K MVP Gold status, 85K milestone, 100K MVP Gold status, 150K milestone, 200K milestone, 250K milestone 10K milestone, 20K MVP status, 30K milestone, 40K MVP Gold status, 55K milestone, 75K MVP Gold status, 85K milestone, 100K MVP Gold status, 150K milestone, 200K milestone, 250K milestone
Here's what to expect:
We've made some adjustments on your path to elite status by introducing selectable rewards at different points in your journey—so you can choose the perks that matter most to you along the way. While some benefits have moved, rest assured, they haven't gone far. Not sure what benefits you earned last year? Review your 2024 elite status rewards.

This new Mileage Plan journey still gets you to elite status faster than other airline loyalty programs, so you'll be an MVP before you know it—and every step of the way, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits with us, the oneworld® Alliance, and our Global Partners.

If you already have status with another airline and want to explore what Mileage Plan has to offer, apply for a status match.
Elite benefits: Because you've earned it.
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • oneworld Alliance + Global Partners
The following benefits apply to all elite members:
Priority check-in and boarding
Free checked bags
Complimentary preferred seating
oneworld® status
Priority call routing for Customer Care
Complimentary First and Premium Class upgrades, when available
Express security line at select airports
Elite Leave for new parents
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10K milestone
10,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick one (1) perk:
  • 750 bonus miles
  • Pre-order a complimentary meal for your flight
  • One (1) complimentary Wi-Fi pass
  • Try MVP status for a trip
  • Earn double miles with non-air partners
  • Upgrade your next Avis rental
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MVP / oneworld® Ruby
20,000 elite-qualifying miles
Benefits:
  • Earn 25% bonus miles on all flights, including airline partners
  • Starting later in 2025: Companions on the same flight/reservation are eligible for upgrades
  • oneworld® Ruby status benefits, like upgrades on American Airlines
  • Extra benefits with non-air partners, including Avis Preferred Plus status and Clear Plus discounts
  • In 2025: Two (2) free checked bags
    In 2026: One (1) free checked bag
  • Complimentary First and Premium Class upgrades, when available
  • Complimentary preferred seating
  • Priority call routing for Customer Care
  • Elite Leave for new parents
  • Express security at select airports
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • oneworld® status
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30K milestone
30,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick one (1) perk:
  • 2,500 bonus miles
  • $25 off a future Alaska flight
  • Four (4) Wi-Fi passes
  • Try MVP Gold status for a trip
  • $100 off an Alaska Lounge membership
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MVP Gold / oneworld® Sapphire
40,000 elite-qualifying miles
Benefits:
  • Earn 50% bonus miles on all flights, including partners
  • Free premium drink or chocolate in Main Cabin
  • oneworld® Sapphire status benefits, including Business Class lounge access on international flights outside the US, Canada, and Mexico
  • Two (2) free checked bags
  • Standby and waitlist for full flights
  • Complimentary same-day flight changes
  • Extra benefits with non-air partners, including Avis Preferred Plus status and Clear Plus discounts
  • Complimentary First and Premium Class upgrades, when available
  • Complimentary preferred seating
  • Priority call routing for Customer Care
  • Elite Leave for new parents
  • Express security at select airports
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • oneworld® status
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55K milestone
55,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick two (2) perks:
  • 5,000 bonus miles
  • 10,000 miles off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
  • Gift MVP for a trip
  • One (1) complimentary Lounge day pass
  • Two (2) upgrade certificates
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MVP Gold 75K / oneworld® Emerald
75,000 elite-qualifying miles
Benefits:
  • Earn 100% bonus miles on all flights, including airline partners
  • Free premium drink or chocolate in Main Cabin
  • oneworld® Emerald status benefits, including Business and First Class lounge access on international flights outside the US, Canada, and Mexico
  • Three (3) free checked bags
  • Standby and waitlist for full flights
  • Complimentary same-day flight changes
  • Extra benefits with non-air partners, including Avis Preferred Plus status and Clear Plus discounts
  • Complimentary First and Premium Class upgrades, when available
  • Complimentary preferred seating
  • Priority call routing for Customer Care
  • Elite Leave for new parents
  • Express security at select airports
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • oneworld® status
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85K milestone
85,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick two (2) perks:
  • 15,000 bonus miles
  • 25,000 miles off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
  • Two (2) complimentary Lounge day passes
  • Two (2) upgrade certificates
  • Gift MVP Gold status for a trip
  • Nominate someone for MVP status
  • 10,000 elite-qualifying miles rolled over
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MVP Gold 100K / oneworld® Emerald
100,000 elite-qualifying miles
Benefits:
  • Earn 150% bonus miles on all flights, including airline partners
  • Free meal and a premium drink or chocolate in Main Cabin
  • oneworld® Emerald status benefits, including Business and First Class lounge access on international flights outside the US, Canada, and Mexico
  • Three (3) free checked bags
  • MVP 100K Choice Benefit
    Pick one (1) of these benefits:
    • 50,000 bonus miles
    • 75,000 miles off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
    • Alaska Lounge+ membership
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi sessions
    • Four (4) upgrade certificates
    • Nominate someone for MVP Gold status
  • Standby and waitlist for full flights
  • Complimentary same-day flight changes
  • Extra benefits with non-air partners, including Avis Preferred Plus status and Clear Plus discounts
  • Complimentary First and Premium Class upgrades, when available
  • Complimentary preferred seating
  • Priority call routing for Customer Care
  • Elite Leave for new parents
  • Express security at select airports
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • oneworld® status
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150K milestone
150,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick two (2) one-time perks:
  • 15,000 bonus miles
  • 25,000 off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
  • Two (2) complimentary Lounge passes
  • Two (2) upgrade certificates
  • 10,000 elite-qualifying miles rolled over
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200K milestone
200,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick two (2) one-time perks:
  • 15,000 bonus miles
  • 25,000 off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
  • Two (2) complimentary Lounge passes
  • Two (2) upgrade certificates
  • 10,000 elite-qualifying miles rolled over
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250K milestone
250,000 elite-qualifying miles
Pick two (2) one-time perks:
  • 15,000 bonus miles
  • 25,000 off a Mileage Plan Unlocked experience
  • Two (2) complimentary Lounge passes
  • Two (2) upgrade certificates
  • 10,000 elite-qualifying miles rolled over
To learn more details about perks, visit our terms and conditions here.
Soar to elite status with even more ways to earn EQMs.
It's a fact. Alaska Mileage Plan members achieve elite status quicker than any other airline.
In 2025, kick your journey to MVP into high gear. Whether you're catching a Lyft, booking a cruise, dining out in your neighborhood, or shopping at your favorite stores, our partners make it easy to rack up elite-qualifying miles faster than ever before—turning your daily routines and purchases into a passport to the extraordinary.
Alaska Visa ® card
Starting January 1, 2025, earn one (1) elite-qualifying mile for every $3 spent on purchases made with your card—up to 30,000 elite-qualifying miles.*
Apply now
Mileage Plan non-air partners
Earn 1,000 elite-qualifying miles for every 3,000 miles earned with our eligible everyday and travel partners, starting January 1, 2025. (EQMs earned will post in the Spring.)
Learn more about our partners
Award travel
Starting January 1, 2025, earn 1 EQM for every mile flown on award-travel—including travel on our Global Partners. (EQMs earned will post in the Spring.)
Learn more Your upgrades got an update.
We're making some changes to make upgrades better for you, and your companions too.
Rewarding your loyalty with upgrades
Starting April 14, 2025, we'll prioritize our upgrade waitlist based on your tier and elite-qualifying miles earned—not by how much you paid for your ticket.
Enjoy complimentary companion upgrades
Starting April 14, 2025, MVP members will be able to get a complimentary, space-available companion upgrade if their companion is traveling on the same reservation.
Get the lowdown on upgrades.
When confirmable upgrade space opens on your flight, we'll send you an email alert, so you won't miss out on using your upgrade certificate.
Learn more about upgrades
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Start earning miles and rewards for your next adventure.
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LIMITED TIME ONLINE OFFER
60,000 bonus miles + 30% discount code.
Receive a 30% discount code for a qualifying flight this fall after opening your new account. Additionally, earn 60,000 bonus miles after qualifying purchases.
Apply now
Must apply here for this offer. Offers vary elsewhere.
World-class benefits, award-winning partners.
Explore 900+ global destinations with our fellow oneworld member airlines and enjoy your elite status benefits along the way.
Visit the world
Match your status
Match your frequent flyer status with an eligible airline and gain the equivalent Mileage Plan elite status for 90 days.
Apply for a status match
A million miles go a long way.
Members who fly 1,000,000 miles on Alaska are granted MVP Gold status for life—because you've earned it.
Learn more
For more information about Mileage Plan benefits, please review our terms and conditions here.
*Elite-qualifying miles: Primary cardholder earns 1 elite-qualifying mile (EQM) for every $3 spent in Net Purchases (exclusive of any fees, such as the annual fee) that post to eligible Alaska Airlines Visa consumer and business cards from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, up to a maximum of 30,000 EQMs. Returns, credits and adjustments to this card will be deducted from purchases, even if this card was not the original payment method. Cash Advances and Balance Transfers are not considered purchases and do not apply for purposes of this offer. One individual can only earn a maximum of 30,000 EQMs via this campaign, even if they hold multiple Alaska Airlines Visa cards. EQMs are calculated at the beginning of each month for the prior months posted Net Purchases and will be posted to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan® account within 4-6 weeks. To qualify for this offer, your credit card account must be open with active charging privileges. EQMs will not appear on your credit card statement. EQMs are non-redeemable and cannot be used toward award travel. Elite status is valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it is earned, plus the following calendar year. The elite-qualifying miles program is owned and operated by Alaska Airlines. Bank of America is not responsible for fulfillment of this EQM offer and posting of miles directly to your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan® account.
Enjoy elite benefits while flying Hawaiian Airlines
We're proud to announce that select Mileage Plan benefits are now available on Hawaiian Airlines, so you can enjoy an elite travel experience whenever you fly. Here's what's included:
Airport benefits
Access priority check-in, boarding, and express airport security lines.
Enjoy complimentary same-day standby for Neighbor Island travel.
Elite members receive two free checked bags on each flight, and Gold, 75K and 100K members receive three.
Seating benefits
Receive complimentary Main Cabin Preferred seating at booking.
Select Extra Comfort seat at check-in. Gold, 75K, and 100K members can also select a seat for a companion.*
*First come, first served based on availability. Main Cabin basic not eligible.
Improved Extra Comfort access
For our elite members, extra comfort is calling.
Starting in May 2025, MVP Gold 75K and 100K members receive a Complimentary Extra Comfort Seat* for themselves and a companion on Hawaiian-operated flights at booking, when available.
MVP Gold members receive a complimentary Extra Comfort Seat for themselves and a companion on Hawaiian-operated flights when booking Y, W, or Q fares, when available.
*Main Cabin Basic excluded
Enjoy your elite status with oneworld Alliance
Travel with award winning oneworld member airlines while using your Mileage Plan elite status benefits to over 900 destinations.
Explore member airlines, benefits and more with the oneworld Alliance.
Discover the world with oneworld Alliance and our Global Partners.
You can use or earn Mileage Plan miles for traveling to your favorite worldwide destinations on 20+ airlines.
Check out all our worldwide airline partners
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Sapphire		 MVP Gold 75K
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Emerald		 MVP Gold 100K
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Priority on waitlists and when on standby1 Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
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American Airlines MVP MVP Gold MVP Gold 75K MVP Gold 100K
Access to extra legroom seating - Main Cabin Extra 24 hours at booking at booking at booking
Complimentary access to North America upgrades Starting at 24 hours Starting at 48 hours Starting at 72 hours Starting at 72 hours
Complimentary checked baggage 1 bag 2 bags 3 bags 3 bags
Complimentary same-day flight change Checkmark Checkmark
Hainan Airlines MVP MVP Gold MVP Gold 75K MVP Gold 100K
Complimentary access to select Hainan lounges2 +1 guest +1 guest +1 guest
Icelandair MVP MVP Gold MVP Gold 75K MVP Gold 100K
Complimentary access to select Icelandair lounges3 +1 guest +1 guest +1 guest
Terms and conditions
¹In accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.
²VIP Lounge and First Class/Business locations listed below when holding a current day ticket/boarding pass with at least one Hainan operated international flight segment. Physical or mobile app digital elite tier card required.
  • Physical or mobile app digital elite tier card required.
  • Fortune Wings Lounge in Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Terminal 1
  • Fortune Wings Lounge in Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) Terminal 1
  • Fortune Wings Lounge in Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) Terminal 1
  • HNA Club in Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Terminal 2
  • HNA Club in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Area B
  • HNA Club in Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) Terminal 2
³Icelandair Saga Lounge locations listed below when holding a current day ticket/boarding pass with at least one Icelandair operated international flight segment. Physical or mobile app digital elite tier card required.
  • Saga Lounge in Keflavík International Airport (KEF) between gates A and C