Alaska × Lyft Partnership Enhancements
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The Alaska Airlines–Lyft partnership launched in November 2022, allowing Mileage Plan members to earn 1 mile per $1 spent on Lyft rides across the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration aimed to bridge the gap between air travel and ground transportation, offering cardholders a seamless way to accrue miles while on the move.
From One Mile to a 3× Earning Boost
In July 2025, the partnership received a major upgrade:
- 2× miles per $1 on everyday Lyft rides (Standard, Priority, XL)
- 3× miles per $1 on airport and premium ride categories (Extra Comfort, Black, Black SUV, airport rides)
This enhanced structure is designed to reward Alaska’s most valuable customers—especially those who rely on rideshare for premium experiences or travel to and from airports.
What Are the Benefits of the Partnership?
This partnership aligns directly with Alaska’s strategy to improve the Mileage Plan ecosystem:
- Everyday usefulness – Regular Lyft rides, as well as more frequent trips to the airport, now help travelers accumulate miles.
- Redeemable rewards – Members can earn double 5× Chase Ultimate Rewards on Lyft rides and redeem those points for Alaska miles
- Elite status boosts – because Mileage Plan miles count toward elite qualifying miles, Lyft spending can now directly help members achieve or maintain elite status.
Alaska miles from Lyft rides typically post within 24 hours of completion.
How to Get Started
- Link Accounts: Connect your Alaska Mileage Plan and Lyft accounts via Lyft’s settings under “Travel Rewards”.
- Choose Alaska as Earning Option: Select Alaska Mileage Plan as your rewards partner in the Lyft app.
- Ride Away: Earn miles automatically—only on the base fare (excluding fees, taxes, tolls, tips)
Conclusion
With this improvement, Lyft rides now help you earn Alaska Mileage Plan miles faster. For those who travel frequently and are loyal to their rides, this is an easy way to increase your mileage balance without having to stop there.
How to maximize rewards?
When traveling to the airport, use a premium ride (Extra Comfort, Black, Black SUV) to earn a maximum of 3x the miles. If you’re a Chase Sapphire/Ink cardholder, use it to redeem for an additional 5x the points on Lyft that stack with Alaska Airlines miles. And remember, only eligible base fares are eligible – tips and surcharges do not count.
