Alaska Airlines Just Revamped Its Flight Subscription Pass — What’s New

26.09.2024 - 16:01 / travelandleisure.com

Alaska Airlines is simplifying its flight subscription pass, offering just two options.

The pass, which the airline first launched in 2021, will now be offered with either six yearly roundtrip flights or 12 yearly roundtrip flights, Alaska shared with Travel + Leisure. The pass will cost $69 per month for the six flight plan and $129 per month for the 12 flight plan.

Previously, Alaska allowed travelers to book six, 12, or 24 roundtrip flights per year at a fixed monthly rate.

“Our subscribers value the flexibility and affordability of [the] Flight Pass, and these new enhancements will make their travel experience even more seamless,” Courtney Lansing, the managing director of business development and products at Alaska, said in a statement. “We’re proud to offer a unique service that enables guests to visit loved ones or their favorite destinations, all while securing a consistent monthly price on an airline that offers the most nonstop flights on the West Coast.”

Pass holders can book nonstop flights to select cities in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah starting as low as one cent, plus applicable taxes and airport fees. There are no change fees or blackout dates associated with the pass, and travelers can book up to two weeks in advance.

Alaska will allow current flight pass holders to switch to one of the new plans at their current price for one year or choose to cancel their subscription for free.

In addition to streamlining the pass options, Alaska said pass holders will be able to book, cancel, and manage flights directly on the airline’s website without needing to contact a reservation agent. Travelers will also be able to choose their seat, earn miles, and have access to free upgrades for elite loyalty members.

New pass subscribers can also sign up for a free year of the airline’s “Alaska Access” program, which typically costs $60 and includes a monthly Wi-Fi voucher and early access to some sales. To take advantage, subscribers should use the promo code “YEAROFACCESS” when they sign up for a pass.

The revamped pass comes a week after Alaska Airlines finalized its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. As part of the merger, both brands will remain separate, but Alaska plans to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate them with an integrated passenger system.