Fly with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines for MVP elite status until 2026

Travelers flying with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines between the continental U.S. and the cities of Sydney, Australia, or Auckland, New Zealand, are in for a unique offer. All roundtrip flights completed by December 31, 2025, will earn passengers Mileage Plan MVP elite status, valid until the end of 2026.

This opportunity is available throughout 2025 for Mileage Plan members. Once the trip is completed, the MVP status will be awarded shortly thereafter. Passengers with MVP status can enjoy several perks, including bonus miles, priority check-in and boarding, free checked bags, preferred seating, and upgrades when possible.

For those traveling from the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines provide the most direct routes from Seattle and Portland to Sydney and Auckland, with a layover in Honolulu. Notably, the route from Seattle to Sydney covers a distance similar to a nonstop flight. This network allows for convenient booking to these destinations, as highlighted by Alex Judson, Managing Director of Partnerships and International at Alaska Airlines: "With the combined network of Alaska and Hawaiian, it’s more convenient than ever for our guests to book a flight to Australia and New Zealand for the trip of a lifetime – and reward themselves with the benefits of MVP elite status for future flying benefits."