Tier 1 of 5
MVP Lite
Earn via
0 miles
Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.
Alaska's redemption chart on Oneworld partners (esp. Cathay, JAL, Qantas) is the program's strength. Status migrated to Oneworld in 2021. MVP Gold 75K is the published top tier; 100K is invitation.
Verified 2026-05-04 · Source ↗
Tier 1 of 5
Earn via
0 miles
Base member tier — no elite benefits beyond program participation.
Tier 2 of 5
Earn via
20,000 miles · 30 segments
2 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
+50% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred
Oneworld Ruby alliance status
Tier 3 of 5
Earn via
40,000 miles · 60 segments
2 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld business lounges (international)
+100% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred + Premium Class (free)
Same-day flight change
Oneworld Sapphire alliance status
Tier 4 of 5
Earn via
75,000 miles · 90 segments
2 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld first class + Alaska Lounge+
+125% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
Preferred + Premium Class (free)
Same-day flight change
Award redeposit fees waived
Oneworld Emerald alliance status
Annual Choice Benefit
50K bonus miles or 4 lounge passes
Tier 5 of 5
Earn via
100,000 miles (Invitation only)
2 free checked bags
Priority boarding
Complimentary domestic upgrades
Lounge access
Oneworld first class + Alaska Lounge+
+150% bonus miles on flights
Seat selection
All cabins at booking
Same-day flight change
Award redeposit fees waived
Oneworld Emerald alliance status
100K concierge
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