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A. What is a Companion Fare?

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• Use of Loyalty Points: Companion fares can often be booked with AAdvantage miles, Avios, Chase points, or Amex points.
  
  

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1. Alaska Airlines Visa Cardholders: Most companion fares are awarded to cardholders annually.
   
   

2. Specific Travel Dates: Companion fares must be used within a valid period, often 1 year from issuance.
   
   

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• Travel dates, destinations, and itinerary type (one-way, round-trip, multi-city)
  
  

• Loyalty account numbers for miles, Avios, Chase points, or Amex points
  
  

• Special requirements: extra seat, unaccompanied minor, or holiday travel
  
  

Step 2: Log Into Alaska Airlines Account

• Access the Alaska Airlines website or mobile app
  
  

• Navigate to “Use Companion Fare” under special offers or cardholder benefits
  
  

Step 3: Select Flights

• Choose your primary flight, noting class and fare type
  
  

• Apply companion fare coupon code or select eligible companion option
  
  

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• Enter companion passenger details exactly as on ID
  
  

• Verify award travel points or loyalty point redemption
  
  

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