If you’re a frequent traveler with Alaska Airlines, you might be interested in their MVP Gold status, which is above MVP status, but below MVP Gold 75K and 100K status.
This elite tier of the Mileage Plan program offers a range of benefits that can make your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.
With MVP Gold status, passengers can enjoy priority boarding, complimentary upgrades, bonus miles, and more. Whether you’re a business traveler or someone who frequently flies for pleasure, MVP Gold status can provide you with valuable perks.
In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about Alaska Airlines MVP Gold status, including how to qualify for the program and the benefits you can expect.
How to Earn Alaska MVP Gold Status
Alaska Airlines has four elite status tiers. To earn each tier you need either a certain number of miles flown or segments on Alaska Airlines, oneWorld Alliance Airlines, or Alaska’s Global Partners.
Alaska Airlines also requires a certain number of segments to be flown on Alaska Airlines to prevent people from earning elite status by primarily flying other airlines.
Alaska MVP status requires (1) 20,000 elite qualifying miles OR 30 elite qualifying segments, AND (2) at least two segments on Alaska Airlines.
Alaska MVP Gold status requires (1) 40,000 elite qualifying miles OR 60 elite qualifying segments, AND (2) at least six segments on Alaska Airlines.
Alaska MVP Gold 75K status requires (1) 75,000 elite qualifying miles OR 90 elite qualifying segments, AND (2) at least 12 segments on Alaska Airlines.
Alaska MVP Gold 100K status requires (1) 100,000 elite qualifying miles OR 140 elite qualifying segments, AND (2) at least segments on 24 Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines Partner Airlines
The ability to earn elite miles on partner airlines can help you expedite earning elite status with Alaska.
Alaska Airlines partner airlines include:
- Oneworld: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, and SriLankan Airlines.
- Earn and Redeem Partners: Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, Condor, El Al, Hainan, Icelandair, Korean Air, LATAM, Ravn Alaska, Singapore Airlines, Starlux.
- Earn Partners: Bahamasair, Cape Air, Kenmore Air, Mokulele Airlines, Southern Airlines Express.
Alaska MVP Gold Status Benefits
Alaska MVP Gold status is the third tier in Alaska’s elite program, but it offers a lot more benefits than MVP status, including:
100% Mileage Bonus: MVP Gold members are eligible for a 100% miles bonus, allowing members to earn miles for a free flight.
Upgrades at Booking: MVP Gold members who book a Y, B, H, or K fare are eligible for first-class upgrades at booking., and are also eligible for complimentary upgrades to Premium Class (extra space seats) when booking a Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, S, or N fare.
Complimentary Upgrades: MVP Gold members are eligible for complimentary upgrades to First Class and Premium Class (extra legroom) 72 hours before departure, but only within 2 hours of departure if you book a Saver fare. One Companion of an MVP Gold member is also eligible for an upgrade to First Class or Premium Class.
Four Guest Upgrades: MVP Gold members are granted four guest upgrades per year to upgrade friends and family members when not traveling with them.
Premium Beverage or Chocolate: MVP Gold members receive a complimentary premium beverage or chocolate on most flights over 350 miles when sitting in the Main Cabin.
Priority check-in and boarding: MVP Gold members enjoy priority check-in and boarding in Group A.
Free Checked Bags: MVP Gold members and companions on the same reservation get two free checked bags on each flight.
Same-Day Changes: MVP Gold members can change their flight for free on the same-day as travel, which can be useful if you are trying to move your flight earlier or later.
American Airlines Benefits: MVP Gold members get several benefits when flying American Airlines, including:
- Main Cabin Extra seats at booking (extra legroom and free alcoholic drinks)
- Complimentary upgrades up to 48 hours before departure for travel within the US, to Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Central America. MVP Gold members are prioritized behind AAdvantage Platinum members in the upgrade priority, but one companion is also eligible for an upgrade.
- Oneworld benefits such as priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, and preferred seating.
Lounge Access: MVP Gold members can access Alaska Lounges, Admirals Clubs, and other OneWorld business class lounges when traveling on an Oneworld airline to a destination outside the US, Canada, or Mexico.
Priority Standby: MVP Gold members have priority on any Alaska Airlines standby list.
Oneworld Sapphire: MVP Gold members get entry-level Oneworld Sapphire status, which offers Business Class priority check-in, lounge access, priority boarding, extra baggage, priority baggage handling, access to preferred or pre-reserved seating, and priority waitlists.
Benefits for All Alaska Elite Members
All Alaska Airlines elite members get these benefits:
Preferred Seating: All Alaska elite members get access to Preferred Seats at booking, which include exit row seats, and seats located close to the front.
Express Security Line: At select airports, Alaska MVP members can access express security lines, which could come in handy if you don’t already have TSA PreCheck.
Elite Leave: Elite members who have proof of pregnancy or parental leave (note from doctor or employer) can extend their status by an additional year so they can keep their elite status while caring for a baby.
Alaska Lounge Discount: Elite members get a $100 discount on an Alaska Lounge ($400) or Alaska Lounge+ ($550) membership. Alternatively, anyone could get an Alaska and Admirals Club lounge membership with the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.
Priority Phone Line: Elite members get access to priority phone service, which can be useful for delayed and cancelled flights.
Is Alaska MVP Gold Status Worth It?
Alaska Airlines’ MVP Gold status can be worth it if you live on the West Coast or in Alaska, where Alaska Airlines’ hubs are located.
The advantages of MVP Gold status are that it’s fairly easy to obtain compared to other programs, Alaska elite members get elite benefits on American Airlines, Alaska miles are very valuable, and elites have access to complimentary upgrades.
The disadvantage of MVP Gold status is that Alaska lacks long-haul international routes, where elite benefits can be most valuable.
