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Alaska Airlines has reintroduced a program allowing Mileage Plan members to earn Elite-Qualifying Miles (EQMs) by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits. This initiative, running through December 31, 2024, offers an alternative to traditional mileage runs for those seeking elite status.
The program enables members to earn 500 EQMs for every $100 spent on SAF credits, with a cap of 5,000 EQMs per year. The purchase of these credits supports the development and use of SAF, contributing to Alaska Airlines' broader efforts in decarbonizing aviation as part of its "EverGreen journey."
"While SAF is a critical part of the journey to decarbonize aviation, it will take all of us to grow supply and make it commercially viable for widespread use. Alaska has an all-in approach to advance SAF, including engaging our guests in the journey while helping them meet their elite status goals," said Diana Birkett Rakow, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Alaska.
