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Do you love to ski? Good news, because Alaska Airlines has again partnered with several ski resorts to offer free skiing when you fly to select destinations.
With many resorts opening in late November, we’ll review what you need to know to plan an epic winter vacation.
Alaska’s updated winter promotion offers free day passes to skiers and snowboarders when they fly the airline to certain destinations. In many cases, you will just need to show your same-day boarding pass and ID to take advantage of the promotion.
In total, there are 8 separate resorts participating in this deal, although each one has different requirements:
Hot Tip: Alaska does not charge excess baggage fees for ski/snowboard bags and boot bags. Learn more about how to check your winter equipment for every major airline in our guide to ski and snowboard airline luggage policies.
The answer to this question is obvious if you were already planning on skiing this year. After all, who doesn’t like free lift tickets? This is especially true when you consider that many can cost $50 or more per day — for a party of 4, this can easily save you hundreds of dollars. Of course, you’ll want to be aware of blackout dates and other limitations. Though, as you can see, some resorts are more generous than others.
Hot Tip: If you’d rather ski multiple times this season, consider opting for a season ski pass instead, which can save you tons of money!
This promotion also doesn’t specify that your ticket must be paid, which presents some pretty tempting options to consider. It’s entirely possible to craft a free weekend vacation by redeeming Alaska Mileage Plan miles for costly winter season flights, enjoying your free ski day, and then sleeping somewhere else using hotel points. Not a bad deal!
This updated winter promotion from Alaska is great. Along with offering nonstop service to several different ski destinations, you’ll also score yourself a free lift ticket at 8 different resorts when you present your boarding pass. Keep in mind that some destinations have blackout dates and other restrictions, so be sure to do your research before you book.
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