Top 5 Benefits That Make the Alaska Airlines Credit Card Worth It
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card offers several valuable benefits for frequent Alaska Airlines travelers. Here are the key perks and how to maximize them:
Annual Companion Fare
Alaska Airlines Visa credit card
Get a companion ticket for just $122 ($99 plus taxes and fees from $23) when you spend $6,000 in the previous cardmember year. For example, on a $1,000 flight, you'd save approximately $880 on your companion's ticket.
To redeem:
- Log into your Alaska Airlines account
- Look under "Discount and companion fare codes"
- Click "Valid" and select your Companion Fare code
- Book your trip
Free Checked Bags
- First checked bag free for you and up to six companions on the same reservation
- Valid on Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, SkyWest, PenAir, and Hawaiian Airlines flights
- Available to both primary cardholders and authorized users
Priority Boarding
- Automatic priority boarding when booking flights with the card
- Helps secure overhead bin space
- Available since January 2023
In-Flight Savings
- 20% statement credit rebate on in-flight purchases
- Includes Wi-Fi, food, and beverages
- Credits post within seven days
Additional Benefits
- Travel protections through Visa Signature
- Lost luggage reimbursement
- Rental car insurance
- Travel and emergency assistance services
- 50% off Alaska Airlines lounge day passes
- Access to oneworld® Alliance network (14 airlines, 1,000+ destinations)
These benefits make the card particularly valuable for Alaska Airlines frequent flyers who can take advantage of the Companion Fare and free checked bags benefits.