For businesses with West Coast-based frequent fliers, the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Credit Card* may be a logical choice. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are considered to be among the most valuable airline miles due to Alaska’s generous award stopover rules and wide range of international airline partners, but award redemption rules may be limiting to those without access to a multitude of Alaska Airlines-operated flights.
Rewards: Earn 3 miles per dollar on Alaska Airlines purchases, 2 miles per dollar on eligible gas, shipping and local transit including rideshare purchases and 1 mile per dollar on all other purchases.
Welcome offer: Earn 50,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare after spending $3,000 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
Annual fee: $70 for the company and $25 per card
Other benefits and drawbacks: Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Credit Card* cardholders may also earn another Alaska’s Companion Fare each year upon card renewal which allows you to book a companion on an eligible flight itinerary from $122 by spending $6,000 or more on purchases. Additional benefits include a free checked bag when flying Alaska Airlines, $100 off Alaska Lounge+ membership and 20% back on inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases when you pay with your card.
The card also offers travel accident and auto rental insurance coverage. But on the downside, the card has a per-employee fee structure that pales in comparison to other airline business cards.