The Alaska Airlines Visa credit card by Bank of America has major positive and negative changes in the new year. Positive changes are in effect now, while negative changes will go live on 3/31/23. See details below.
Update 1/10/2023: Changes also taking effect with the Alaska Airlines Business credit card. Read more here.
Alaska Airlines Card Changes in 2023
If you’re an Alaska Airlines Visa credit cardholder, or you’re thinking of applying for the card, keep the following 2023 changes in mind:
Positive Changes (in effect now)
- 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America account.
- Unlimited 2x miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, cable, streaming services, and local transit (including ride-share purchases).
- $100 discount off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership when you pay with your card.
- Priority boarding benefit.
Negative Changes (in effect 3/31/23)
- Annual fee increase from $75 to $95.
- Qualify for Alaska’s Companion Fare after spending $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year.
Card Details
- Free checked bag for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation – that’s a savings of $60 per person roundtrip
- Every year on your credit card account anniversary you’ll receive a companion fare which allows you to book a companion flight from $121 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $22). Valid on all Alaska Airlines flights booked on alaskaair.com.
- Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases and unlimited 1 mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases. And, your miles don’t expire on active accounts.
- Flexibility with no blackout dates on Alaska Airlines flights when booking with miles or a companion fare.
- Get 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases – Just use your card to pay for food, drinks and Wi-Fi while you’re in the air.
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