Didn't want to start a new thread on this, but I just found a real cool combo:
Introducing the first-of-its-kind Alaska Airlines,
Washington State University Cougar
Visa Signature® card
The Washington State University Alumni Association and Alaska Airlines have partnered to bring you an innovative and value-rich benefit program which is being offered exclusively through Bank of America to WSU alumni and friends. As a card holder of the new Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card you’ll enjoy all of the award-winning benefits available to members of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Program and carry the card that says, "I'm a Coug!" Plus, you’ll receive…
* Two miles for every qualifying dollar in purchases of Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air tickets and Vacation packages§§
* $50 (USD) round-trip Companion Ticket on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air upon approval and on each anniversary – buy one ticket on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and take someone with you for just $50
* Up to 5 miles per qualifying dollar spent at over 10,000 select restaurants and 5 miles per qualifying dollar spent at select hotels§§
Link from WSU Alumni Site
BOA Application Site
Not sure how long its been around... but I know there are several on this board who would be interested in it... Go Cougs!