Best way to use an alaska airline credit

If you have an Alaska Airlines credit card, you can get the most value by combining its earning rates with the companion fare and partner redemptions.

Earn maximum miles

• Use the card for Alaska Airlines purchases to earn 3X miles.
• If you have a qualifying Bank of America account, add the 10% relationship bonus on top of your earnings.
• Take advantage of the 3X on Alaska flights offered by the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.

Leverage the Companion Fare

• The companion fare lets you book a second ticket for $99 plus taxes and fees, often totaling around $121.
• Use the companion pass for round‑trip trips with a stop‑over, such as Hawaii with a Seattle stop‑over, to stretch your travel budget.
• Because the companion fare applies to any class of service, you can pair it with premium cabin upgrades for added comfort.

Convert credit to miles and boost balance

• Converting Alaska credit (e.g., $500) into 50,000 miles can be a high‑value move when the promotion is active.
• Purchasing miles during mystery offers can add up to a 50% bonus, further increasing your redemption options.

Redeem for partner flights and stop‑overs

• Alaska miles can be used on partner airlines like Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines for business or first‑class cabins at a fraction of cash cost.
• You can include a stop‑over on award tickets, for example flying from the U.S. to Bangkok via Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific partner flight.

Repeat sign‑up bonuses (if policy allows)

• Some users have taken advantage of repeatedly signing up for Alaska cards to collect multiple welcome bonuses, amplifying their mileage pool.