If you don't requalify for your status by the end of the year, Alaska Airlines will give you a second chance.

The carrier is giving its elite members a second chance to keep their status.

If you earn the following miles between January 13 and April 13 you'll get an extension of your status. During these four months, you'll need to make some money.

  • MVP members: 5,000 base miles.
  • MVP Gold members: 10,000 base miles.
  • MVP Gold 75K members: 20,000 base miles.

Who's eligible?

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This offer is available to members of the Mileage Plan who did not requalify for the same status in the future. You can't use this offer to get a higher status than you already have.

Those who held Alaska status on January 1, 2022, from a status match or challenge are not eligible for this promotion.

Alaska Airlines elite status is worth a lot of money.

Which base miles count?

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There must be at least two segments flown on Alaska-marketed and operated flights to qualify for a status extension for mileage plan members who participate in this offer.

I have benefited from being an AlaskaMVP Gold 100K when flying American.

A note about MVP Gold 75K

Alaska Airlines 75K members can enjoy upgrades on American Airlines. CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY

Alaska will allow you to upgrade to Gold Guest, Lounge Day Passes, andMVP Gold 75K nominations after you earn 20,000 base miles.

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The 50,000 bonus miles and American Airlines upgrade certificates are not available to members who receiveMVP Gold 75K status.

There is an intriguing choice of perks for the top tier members of the Alaska Mileage Plan.

Bottom line

The promotion is good news for Mileage Plan members who were on the verge of losing their status at the end of the year. Airlines are already seeing mass quantities of elites after years of status extensions and reduced qualification requirements.

You can learn more about the fast-track promotion in Alaska.