Following the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes after a well-publicized incident, Alaska Airlines is offering travelers up to 40% off economy fares through March 13.
This is a targeted deal, so be sure to check your email for your unique discount and booking link.
Additionally, travelers who book this promotion will receive twice as many bonus elite qualifying miles for flights in February.
Deal basics
Airline: Alaska Airlines
Routes: Across the Alaska network
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: Feb. 8 to March 13
Book by: 11:59 PST on Jan. 31
Blackout dates: Travel is valid to/from Alaska from Feb. 16 to 24 and March 6 to 13; otherwise, travel is valid between Feb. 16 and 24 (note: other restrictions apply by route, limiting travel to certain days)
Sample routes
Search your desired route via this link with your unique promo code, as shown below.
For the cheapest rate, select the discounted fare, which is noted with a green check mark. In this case, this round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York was available at 40% off, for less than $400.
As mentioned, this sale is for the airline’s Saver fare types, which permit one free carry-on bag. For more flexibility, including seat selection, priority boarding and free changes, consider upgrading to Main.
In addition to the fare discount, Alaska will automatically credit Alaska Mileage Plan members with twice as many EQMs for Alaska-marketed and operated flights taken in February.
Maximize your purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card: unlimited 3 Mileage Plan miles per dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Bottom line
This deal is valid for discounted Alaska Airlines travel through mid-March booked by Jan. 31. If you are a frequent Alaska Airlines flyer, this is also a unique earnings opportunity for bonus EQMs. Be sure to check your email for your unique booking link and promo code.
Related reading:
- Alaska Airlines Visa credit card review: Earn hard-to-get miles with a new 70,000-mile offer
- Investigators search for missing door from Alaska Airlines 737 MAX accident
- Alaska Airlines grounds 737 MAX 9 fleet after ‘explosive’ decompression incident
- Alaska Airlines unveils 4 major changes to MVP elite status
