Courtesy of Alaska Airlines
It just got easier to experience the perks of frequent flier airline status.
This means that it is now faster than ever to achieve benefits and perks by flying with the airline.
Alaska previously had a minimum of 20,000 miles to achieve its lowest status, called MVP.
An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plane in flight.Credit:Courtesy of Alaska Airlines
The next tier was 40,000, then 75,000, and finally 100,000 for the highest tier.
The MVP status offers priority check-in, free checked bags, seating upgrades, and more.
With each increment of 10,000 points, travelers unlock additional perks and statuses.
For example, the 30,000 tier offers a perk of four Wi-Fi passes, or 2,500 bonus miles.
For example, Southwest Airlines made headlines in March 2025for ending its long-standing free bag policyon most tickets.
Also in March, United Airlinesincreased fees and removed guest accessfor many members of its United Club airline lounge.
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