Many fellow Boardingarea bloggers covered this news in early January. However, I just received my email asking me to choose my welcome offer between 10,000 Mileage Plan bonus miles or A $100 discount code. As well as activate my Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account. This appears to be perhaps round 2 of these offers as the email states that “Qualifying members will have through February 28, 2017 to make their selection.” Check your email for the following subject, ‘Exclusive benefits await! Activate your Mileage Plan™ account today.’

10,000 Free Alaska Airlines Miles Offer Extended

Fine Print

Choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 discount is valid only for active members of Virgin America Elevate as of December 5, 2016 who were not members of Alaska Mileage Plan. Only one offer can be selected, and choice of offer cannot be changed after account activation. Qualifying members will have through February 28, 2017 to make their selection. Any individual may receive a maximum of one offer, even if they hold multiple separate Elevate accounts. Your welcome offer will be deposited in your account within 24 hours of activation.

Discount: Valid for one discount of $100 off base fare levels published at alaskaair.com. Fare basis code information can be found in the section entitled “View Fare and Baggage Rule” on the Itinerary and Price Summary page. Fare types that are ineligible for this discount may be lower than other fares with discount code applied. One discount allowed per reservation. Discount not valid on all fares, including but not limited to Mileage Plan Award Reservations, Alaska Airlines Vacation packages, tour or contract fares, most discounted first class fares and many privately filed fares. Any Discount Code value remaining after purchase is forfeited.

Reservations & Ticketing: Valid for new ticket purchases only at alaskaair.com. Discount Code cannot be applied to tickets that have already been purchased and issued. Discount Code is relinquished at time of ticketing and void for future purchases. Credit card required for purchase.

Flights: Valid only on flights operated by Alaska Airlines, and flights operated on behalf of Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air, Sky West and Pen Air. Not valid on codeshare flights.

Passengers: Up to 1 person per Discount Code, traveling together and booked and ticketed at the same time in the same reservation and at the same fare.

Routes: Discount valid systemwide (excluding Prudhoe Bay). Based on published fare routings and some cities may not be available. Advance Purchase: Per applicable fare rules. Purchase By: October 31, 2017. Travel Valid From: January 9, 2017. Travel Complete: October 31, 2017. Blackout Dates: per fare rules Minimum & Maximum Stay: Per applicable fare rules. Taxes, Fees and Surcharges: Passenger is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, including checked baggage fees. Combinability: Not valid with any other discounts, including Discount Codes, coupons, discount programs, MyAccount online discount, or other arrangements. Changes and Refunds: Changes and refunds are allowed per the applicable fare rule and will result in the forfeiture of the Discount Code in cases where the modified itinerary does not qualify for the discount. Once issued, tickets are not transferable. Mileage Plan: Mileage Plan credit applies and upgrades are allowed. Transferability: Discount Codes may not be sold, bought, bartered, auctioned or collected in bulk. Any deemed by Alaska to have been distributed or acquired improperly will not be honored and traveler will be responsible for payment of full fare. Additional Terms: All rules of alaskaair.com and the applicable published fare not mentioned within these terms and conditions apply. Other: Discount Codes have no cash value and are not valid for travel. Lost or stolen Discount Codes cannot be replaced. Alaska has the final authority regarding Discount Code redemption. Travel is subject to Alaska’s contract of carriage. Terms and conditions as written herein are final and cannot be changed by any statement or representation of any unauthorized person, including employees of Alaska/Horizon or issuing organization. Other restrictions may apply and Alaska reserves the right to suspend or change this offer without notice.

Bottom Line

Check and see if you were offered the following welcome benefit from Alaska Airlines of choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 discount if you were active members of Virgin America Elevate as of December 5, 2016 who were not members of Alaska Mileage Plan. Good luck!