Alaska Airlines is offering a fast track to MVP elite status for Mileage Plan members who fly to Australia or New Zealand in 2025.

To qualify, you need to:

  • Be a Mileage Plan member
  • Complete a roundtrip flight in 2025 between the continental U.S. (excluding Hawai’i) and either Sydney or Auckland
  • Travel on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines
  • Enter your Mileage Plan number when booking

Once the trip is completed, MVP status will be awarded and valid through December 31, 2026.

Mileage Plan Status Challenge: Fly to Australia or New Zealand and Earn MVP Status.

What MVP Status Includes

Mileage Plan MVP members receive:

  • Bonus miles on Alaska and partner flights
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Free checked bags
  • Preferred seating
  • Complimentary upgrades (when available)
  • oneworld Ruby status, with benefits on partner airlines

Routes and Schedule

Flights connect through Honolulu, with long-haul service operated by Hawaiian Airlines on Airbus A330 aircraft. These flights include lie-flat Business Class seats and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Route Days Aircraft
Honolulu – Sydney M, W, Th, F, Sa A330
Honolulu – Auckland M, W, F A330

Bookings can be made via alaskaair.com or hawaiianairlines.com.

Mileage Plan Status Challenge: Fly to Australia or New Zealand and Earn MVP Status.

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