Frequent Miler on the Air Alaska's fascinating premium card (Coming Summer 2025) | Coffee Break Ep37 | 12-17-24
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Dec 18, 2024 Alaska Airlines is set to launch a premium credit card in Summer 2025, featuring a hefty annual fee and Global Companion Award Certificates. Pre-registering by the end of 2024 comes with bonus miles. The card offers enticing rewards like 3x miles on foreign purchases, though sustainability of these rewards is questioned. Exciting changes in the rewards program aim to attract a wide range of travelers, enhancing loyalty, and potentially boosting travel experiences for both frequent flyers and families.
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Pre-register for Alaska's Premium Card
- Pre-register for Alaska's new premium card by December 31, 2024, to receive 500 miles.
- If you later apply, you'll get 5,000 bonus miles.
Companion Certificates
- The new Alaska premium card offers companion certificates similar to hotel free night certificates.
- These certificates have mileage caps and allow top-ups with additional miles.
Companion Certificate Details
- The annual companion fare is capped at 25,000 miles.
- A second companion fare, capped at 100,000 miles, requires a $60,000 spend.