Last edit by: RobertHanson
As an additional resource for these cards see the threads here: Current Alaska Airlines Card Offers. Previous 2012-2016 Alaska Airlines Card Offers.
If you are applying for a personal AS card, and are not an expert on applying for A/S cards STOP, don't apply yet. Instead read post #3688 in the other AS thread linked above. Believe me, doing that first may save you a huge amount of wasted time and frustration.
Link to enhanced AS card that waives $99 fee for Companion Fare (only pay taxes & fees): 30K miles and $99 CF fee waived
$100 stmt. credit link for 30K card & $22 CF pass:https://secure.bankofamerica.com/applynow/welcome.go Now active, as of 7/19/17
Business card offer of 30K miles
Can you book Cathay flights using AS miles? Probably NOT:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...-later-68.html
If you are applying for a personal AS card, and are not an expert on applying for A/S cards STOP, don't apply yet. Instead read post #3688 in the other AS thread linked above. Believe me, doing that first may save you a huge amount of wasted time and frustration.
Link to enhanced AS card that waives $99 fee for Companion Fare (only pay taxes & fees): 30K miles and $99 CF fee waived
$100 stmt. credit link for 30K card & $22 CF pass:https://secure.bankofamerica.com/applynow/welcome.go Now active, as of 7/19/17
Business card offer of 30K miles
Can you book Cathay flights using AS miles? Probably NOT:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...-later-68.html
Alaska Airlines Visa
#1
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Alaska Airlines Visa
Did a few searches, both via Google and FT, and don't see much on this card. I've seen a few places (Million Mile Secrets, Points Guy, etc) write about it as an "underrated gem"...yet it doesn't get much love from the MilesBuzz forum. Why?
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
2) Receive an annual coach Companion Fare from $110(USD) ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees, from $11 depending on your Alaska Airlines flight itinerary).
3) Earn 1 mile per $1 on all purchases
4) Earn 3 miles per $1 on Alaska Airlines tickets/vacation packages/cargo purchases
5) Earn up to 5 miles per $1 at partner hotels and restaurants
6) Enjoy no mileage cap. There's no limit to the number of miles you can earn with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.
7) Go far and wide with points redeemable on over a dozen airlines. Visit the Alaska Airlines website for the airline partner list.
Numbers 1, 2, and 7 make this a very attractive offer. Especially #1, "25,000 miles upon approval"--no spend required.
The only negative I see is the $75 annual fee. This is not waived the first year.
So FT: any luck with this card? Reviews? Positives/negatives? Luck with getting approved? Recon?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
2) Receive an annual coach Companion Fare from $110(USD) ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees, from $11 depending on your Alaska Airlines flight itinerary).
3) Earn 1 mile per $1 on all purchases
4) Earn 3 miles per $1 on Alaska Airlines tickets/vacation packages/cargo purchases
5) Earn up to 5 miles per $1 at partner hotels and restaurants
6) Enjoy no mileage cap. There's no limit to the number of miles you can earn with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.
7) Go far and wide with points redeemable on over a dozen airlines. Visit the Alaska Airlines website for the airline partner list.
Numbers 1, 2, and 7 make this a very attractive offer. Especially #1, "25,000 miles upon approval"--no spend required.
The only negative I see is the $75 annual fee. This is not waived the first year.
So FT: any luck with this card? Reviews? Positives/negatives? Luck with getting approved? Recon?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
#2
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: AR
Programs: AA, BA, Alaska Air
Posts: 120
It is definitely worth the money, I just got this card and did a quick search for a RT ticket from XNA > SFO.
It quoted me $35 where the cheapest RT price is coming as $700+. Moreover, there is a companion ticket on offer, more than makes for the $75.
It quoted me $35 where the cheapest RT price is coming as $700+. Moreover, there is a companion ticket on offer, more than makes for the $75.
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Which airline is showing that fare? I'm in FL. Will probably never use Alaska Air. I like the transferability, that's it. Wondering if it's miles are good on another airline, pretransfer, or if (like SPG), I'll need to transfer from Alaska to, say, AA, then wait god knows how long to book (by which time the fare may have changed).
As you pointed out, it's worth the money. Just want to make sure it makes logistic sense, as I don't live in the Pacific Northwest and I'm a little unclear on how Alaska's miles work.
(Also, why isn't this a more discussed card? Seems like a sweet deal...)
As you pointed out, it's worth the money. Just want to make sure it makes logistic sense, as I don't live in the Pacific Northwest and I'm a little unclear on how Alaska's miles work.
(Also, why isn't this a more discussed card? Seems like a sweet deal...)
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
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The primary discussion forum for any airline or hotel program's co-branded cards is the program's own. You don't see much discussion of this card in MilesBuzz! or Credit Card Programs because it seldom offers extraordinary new account bonuses.
Please continue this discussion in the Alaska Airlines forum.
Please continue this discussion in the Alaska Airlines forum.
#5
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: WA, US
Programs: lots of little things
Posts: 705
Just a reminder though, airline miles aren't transferable, these are no different. Once you get the 25k AS miles, they are just that, AS miles. Redeeming them for partner saver tickets is very different than transferring.
That being said 25k AS miles and an annual companion cert can easily be worth multiple annual fees.
That being said 25k AS miles and an annual companion cert can easily be worth multiple annual fees.
#6
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS Million Miler since 2011, Lifetime MVPG
Posts: 853
Did a few searches, both via Google and FT, and don't see much on this card. I've seen a few places (Million Mile Secrets, Points Guy, etc) write about it as an "underrated gem"...yet it doesn't get much love from the MilesBuzz forum. Why?
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
2) Receive an annual coach Companion Fare from $110(USD) ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees, from $11 depending on your Alaska Airlines flight itinerary).
3) Earn 1 mile per $1 on all purchases
4) Earn 3 miles per $1 on Alaska Airlines tickets/vacation packages/cargo purchases
5) Earn up to 5 miles per $1 at partner hotels and restaurants
6) Enjoy no mileage cap. There's no limit to the number of miles you can earn with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.
7) Go far and wide with points redeemable on over a dozen airlines. Visit the Alaska Airlines website for the airline partner list.
Numbers 1, 2, and 7 make this a very attractive offer. Especially #1, "25,000 miles upon approval"--no spend required.
The only negative I see is the $75 annual fee. This is not waived the first year.
So FT: any luck with this card? Reviews? Positives/negatives? Luck with getting approved? Recon?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
2) Receive an annual coach Companion Fare from $110(USD) ($99 base fare plus taxes and fees, from $11 depending on your Alaska Airlines flight itinerary).
3) Earn 1 mile per $1 on all purchases
4) Earn 3 miles per $1 on Alaska Airlines tickets/vacation packages/cargo purchases
5) Earn up to 5 miles per $1 at partner hotels and restaurants
6) Enjoy no mileage cap. There's no limit to the number of miles you can earn with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.
7) Go far and wide with points redeemable on over a dozen airlines. Visit the Alaska Airlines website for the airline partner list.
Numbers 1, 2, and 7 make this a very attractive offer. Especially #1, "25,000 miles upon approval"--no spend required.
The only negative I see is the $75 annual fee. This is not waived the first year.
So FT: any luck with this card? Reviews? Positives/negatives? Luck with getting approved? Recon?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
I'm in FL. Will probably never use Alaska Air. I like the transferability, that's it. Wondering if it's miles are good on another airline, pretransfer, or if (like SPG), I'll need to transfer from Alaska to, say, AA, then wait god knows how long to book (by which time the fare may have changed).
As you pointed out, it's worth the money. Just want to make sure it makes logistic sense, as I don't live in the Pacific Northwest and I'm a little unclear on how Alaska's miles work.
(Also, why isn't this a more discussed card? Seems like a sweet deal...)
As you pointed out, it's worth the money. Just want to make sure it makes logistic sense, as I don't live in the Pacific Northwest and I'm a little unclear on how Alaska's miles work.
(Also, why isn't this a more discussed card? Seems like a sweet deal...)
Just a reminder though, airline miles aren't transferable, these are no different. Once you get the 25k AS miles, they are just that, AS miles. Redeeming them for partner saver tickets is very different than transferring.
That being said 25k AS miles and an annual companion cert can easily be worth multiple annual fees.
That being said 25k AS miles and an annual companion cert can easily be worth multiple annual fees.
#7
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
I just applied for this, still waiting for the card in the mail.
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to Seattle. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to Seattle. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
#8
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: AR
Programs: AA, BA, Alaska Air
Posts: 120
I have read experiences stating they have churned the card in a short span of 6 months, which sounds great.
I just applied for this, still waiting for the card in the mail.
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to SFO. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card....and the fact that I love going to SF!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to SFO. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card....and the fact that I love going to SF!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
#9
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: portland, oregon
Programs: alaska, united, air france, lufthansa,delta, starwood
Posts: 382
Did a few searches, both via Google and FT, and don't see much on this card. So FT: any luck with this card? Reviews? Positives/negatives? Luck with getting approved? Recon?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
Thinking about getting it just for the 25k, which I'll eventually transfer over to AA, DL, BA, Emirates, Qantas, etc....
Looking at straight numbers, I do believe 25,000 miles is "worth" $75. What about you?
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 3,317
You are kidding, right? Of ALL of the threads on Alaska Airlines on flyertalk, read the "$110 companion ticket valid for COACH only...."which at present has 859 "replies" and 71,453 "views"-which means the thread is one of the top 3 or so in Alaska's FT history. Many of us, me included, used to love this card! However, Alaska and BofA has so diminished the value of the card that a lot of us have cancelled our accounts. I cancelled 4. Tread very slowly!. There are WAY better cards out there than Alaska's-keep an eye out on www.boardingarea.com for suggestions. In my view, Alaska's present offering is a 1 or 2 on a 1-10 point scale. Check out Chase Sapphire, AMEX Starwood, Chase Ink amongst others. All get you WAY more bang for the buck! good luck.
Are you so down on the Alaska card because you knew what it once was? I already have the SPG card. I'd go to Chase Sapphire/Ink, but I'm not in the place right now to hit the $3k/3 mos. yet.
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I just applied for this, still waiting for the card in the mail.
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to Seattle. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
Prior to applying I did some random searches for award booking. So far that works out for me is a OW or RT from FLL to the west coast on AS for 25k. Availability seemed reasonable. I believe there were flights on partner airlines, but there were fees associated with it for redemption. Still havn't figured out a better value for the 25k
Anyhow, I basically just applied for a trip to Seattle. I figured the annual fee + the $5 taxes is a good enough deal to open the card!
Also, I've read this is churnable? If so, how long is the reasonable wait and should I close the first one before opening the second one?
#12
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: US
Programs: AA/UA/DL
Posts: 2,773
Did a few searches, both via Google and FT, and don't see much on this card. I've seen a few places (Million Mile Secrets, Points Guy, etc) write about it as an "underrated gem"...yet it doesn't get much love from the MilesBuzz forum. Why?
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
Current offer:
1) Earn 25,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Bonus Miles upon approval.
The platinum card is another story...
#13
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 759
Unless you never fly AS coach with another person, I can't see this being rated as low as you're rating it.
#14
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
I travel frequent from MIA, but dont mind going to FLL.
#15
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: AS MVPG75K
Posts: 85
If you're just in it for the miles and companion cert, and nothing else, then I suppose the Signature Card may be worth it.
However, I would rather get a root canal without any novocaine than deal with Bank of America. Just sayin'
However, I would rather get a root canal without any novocaine than deal with Bank of America. Just sayin'