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Earning elite status with an airline can take a lot of effort to fly the required number of miles. However, once you earn one status, it can be easier to earn subsequent statuses through status matching. 

For example, Alaska Airlines currently has a status match challenge, where if you can verify your earned frequent flyer status with another airline, you’ll get the equivalent Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ status for 90 days. It is a great opportunity if you have upcoming Alaska Airlines flights already planned, as it can help accelerate your path towards earning status with Alaska Airlines and keeping the status for longer than the 90-day promotional period. 

Apply here to take part in the Alaska Airlines status match challenge

You will need to upload a screenshot of your elite status with another airline. The other airline’s status must be earned — that is, complimentary status or status earned through a similar status match promotion with another airline does not qualify, and you may only apply once. 

Frontier airplane on ground at airport
Frontier

Other Airline Levels to Qualify for Alaska MVP Status

  • Aeromexico Club Premier Gold
  • Air Canada Aeroplan 25K (Prestige) and 35K
  • American Airlines AAdvantage® Gold®
  • Delta SkyMiles® Silver Medallion®
  • Frontier Miles℠ Elite 20K
  • HawaiianMiles® Pualani Gold
  • JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic®
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards® A-List
  • United MileagePlus® Premier® Silver

Perks of Alaska MVP Status

With Alaska Airlines MVP status, you earn 50% elite bonus miles, first class upgrades on Y and B fares, premium class upgrades on Y, B, and H fares, first and premium class upgrades on Alaska non-qualifying fares 48 hours before departure, priority check-in and boarding, two free checked bags, preferred seating, Alaska Lounge membership discount, and oneworld® Ruby status. 

Hawaiian airlines in the air
Hawaiian Airlines

Airline Levels to Qualify for Alaska MVP Gold Status

  • Aeromexico Club Premier Platinum
  • Air Canada Aeroplan 50K
  • American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum®
  • Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion®
  • Frontier Miles Elite 50K
  • HawaiianMiles Pualani Platinum
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred
  • United MileagePlus Premier Gold

Perks of Alaska MVP Gold Status

With Alaska Airlines MVP Gold status, you receive many of the same benefits as Alaska Airlines MVP status, but with 100% elite bonus miles, first class upgrades on Y, B, H, and K fares, premium class upgrades on Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, S, and N fares, first and premium class upgrades on Alaska non-qualifying fares 72 hours before departure, companion upgrades to first class and premium class, up to four first class guest upgrades per year, complimentary premium beverage or chocolate in Main Cabin, standby and waitlist for full flights, complimentary same-day flight changes, and oneworld Sapphire status.

Aeromexico plane
Aeromexico

Levels to Qualify for Alaska MVP Gold 75K Status

  • Aeromexico Club Premier Titanium
  • Air Canada Aeroplan 75K and 100K
  • American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro®, Executive Platinum®, ConciergeKey®
  • Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion® and Diamond Medallion®
  • Frontier Miles Elite 100K
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Companion Pass (must hold both)
  • United MileagePlus Premier Platinum, 1K®, and Global Services

Perks of Alaska MVP Gold 75K Status

With Alaska Airlines MVP Gold status, you’ll receive many of the same benefits as Alaska MVP status. Additionally, you’ll receive 100% bonus miles, first class upgrades on Y/ B/ H/ K fares, premium class upgrades on Y/ B/ H/ K/ M/ L/ V/ S/ N fares, first and premium class upgrades on Alaska non-qualifying fares 72 hours before departure, companion upgrades to first class and premium class, up to 4 first-class guest upgrades per year, complimentary premium beverage or chocolate in the main cabin, standby and waitlist for full flights, complimentary same-day flight changes, and Oneworld Sapphire status.

JM

Julia Menez

Julia Menez is a points and miles personal finance coach, travel expert, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. After traveling to over 30 countries before age 30 and saving thousands of dollars along the way with points and miles, Julia provides easy-to-practice advice to consumers on how to get the most out of their credit card benefits, including trip protection and luxury travel opportunities.