Alaska Airlines Global Getaways promo: Up to 50% off award flights to Portugal, Argentina, Thailand and more

If you’ve built up a stash of Alaska Airlines miles (or have American Express Membership Rewards points to transfer via HawaiianMiles) and are dreaming of a far-flung summer vacation, you may be in luck.

The carrier unveiled a new batch of award deals for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan redemptions, kicking off its quarterly series of new Global Getaways destinations.

Right now, you can find discounted award redemptions for flights from the U.S. to destinations like Portugal, Argentina, Thailand and, closer to home, Mexico, including some premium economy options.

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Alaska Airlines Global Getaways

The Seattle-based carrier’s new Global Getaways promotion offers savings of up to 50% for redemptions to certain international destinations with its partner airlines.

This is a recurring promotion. Alaska plans to change up the promotion four times annually, refreshing it with a new set of places that Mileage Plan members can visit at a discount.

Deal basics

Where to book: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan

When to book: Through June 30

Travel dates: Aug. 1 to Nov. 15

Blackout dates: None, but availability is pending award space, and travel must commence in the U.S.

Classes of service: Economy and premium economy, pending availability

The current Global Getaways apply to the following destinations on certain eligible partner airlines (but booked through Alaska):

Maximize your purchase

Be sure to use a card that earns additional points on airfare purchases to pay taxes and fees on your award ticket.

Some of our favorite cards include:

• The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).
• Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights purchased through Chase Travel℠ and 3 points per dollar spent on travel.
• American Express® Gold Card: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com.
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 5 points per dollar spent on travel purchased through the Chase Travel portal and 2 points per dollar spent on all other travel purchases.
• Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 3 points per dollar spent on air travel.

Earning Mileage Plan miles

One of the best ways to earn Alaska Airlines miles is with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card. Right now, new cardholders can earn 60,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare, plus taxes and fees from $23) after making $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening an account. Plus, new cardholders will receive a 30% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening.

Or, with the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card, new cardholders can earn 60,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare, plus taxes and fees from $23) after making $4,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening an account.

Bilt Rewards added Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner in March of last year, which allows members to transfer Bilt Points to Mileage Plan at a 1:1 rate.

You can also transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Mileage Plan via the HawaiianMiles program; however, this will end June 30.

Bottom line

Alaska’s latest Global Getaways promotion has discounted redemptions to interesting destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

While the travel window and the restriction that travel must commence in the U.S. are limiting, there are still good deals to be had. Remember to book by June 30 to take advantage of this offer.

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