What methods can I use to maintain activity in my Alaska mileage account without flying?
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Keeping an Alaska Mileage Plan account active doesn’t require you to board a flight—you just need any qualifying mileage‑earning or redemption activity at least once every two years.
Non‑flight ways to generate activity
- Redeem miles for non‑travel rewards such as magazine subscriptions or individual issues View from the Wing
- Use the Alaska Airlines co‑branded credit card for everyday purchases, which automatically posts miles to your account PYOK
- Shop through Alaska’s online shopping portal; purchases at participating merchants earn miles View from the Wing
- Rent a car with a partner agency and have the rental credited to your Mileage Plan View from the Wing
- Dine at participating restaurants via the airline’s dining‑for‑miles program View from the Wing
- Transfer points from other loyalty programs (e.g., hotel points, credit‑card rewards, Points.com) into your Mileage Plan View from the Wing
- Buy or purchase additional Alaska miles directly from the airline View from the Wing
- Convert Alaska Wallet credit to miles (the exchange counts as account activity) FrequentMiler
- Earn miles through partner airline or alliance programs by flying with a partner carrier or using partner services PYOK
Each of these actions satisfies the “earning or redeeming miles” requirement, ensuring your account stays active without any flights.
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