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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature

The Companion Fare makes this one of the best airline card deals anywhere.

8.3/10Bank of AmericapersonalAlaska Mileage Plan Miles
View Current OfferBest for: West Coast flyers and companion travel

Welcome Bonus

60,000

≈$870 value

Spend Requirement

$3,000

in 3 months

Annual Fee

$95

No FTF

Credit Score

700+

(Good to Excellent)

Current offer note: Plus Companion Fare offer

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
018,75037,50056,25075,000$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,0002021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 3xAlaska Airlines purchases
  • 2xGas, EV charging, cable, streaming, local transit
  • 1xAll other purchases

Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Benefits

  • Annual Companion Fare from $122 after $6,000 in purchases per year
  • Free first checked bag for you and up to six guests
  • 20% back on Alaska in-flight purchases
  • Alaska is a oneworld member, so miles book partners like AA, JAL, and Cathay

Why it earns its spot

  • +Companion Fare can save hundreds on a single booking
  • +Mileage Plan miles are among the most valuable airline currencies
  • +Checked bag benefit covers a whole family

Where it costs you

  • Companion Fare now requires $6,000 annual spend
  • Route network is West Coast centric

The Compound Verdict

Buy one expensive Alaska ticket with the Companion Fare and the card pays for itself several times over. The oneworld partner chart makes the miles a stealth premium-cabin currency.

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