FoundersCard Adds New Discounts on Alaska Airlines

I wrote just a short time ago about the discounts that FoundersCard was adding for members who purchase first class Mint fares on JetBlue. Now, they’ve added even more discounts for people who purchase main cabin and first class on Alaska Airlines and Virgin America! (I believe that FoundersCard already offered similar discounts for Virgin America, so only the Alaska Airlines benefit is new.)

To obtain the discount you must log into your FoundersCard account, navigate to the offer, and request a discount code that will then be emailed to you. Each code can be used once for up to four people and functions much like Alaska’s other discount codes, such as the ones that you use to book companion fares online. However, the terms and conditions specifically say it’s only for travel within the continental U.S. and Canada — no discounts on Hawaii! I also found difficulty finding discounts on first class fares, so either there is a blackout date I’m not aware of or there is still a bug with the discount.

This makes the FoundersCard more valuable to me, though I admit it didn’t start out as an amazing deal. A variety of other discounts may be available through other channels, such as Hilton Honors Gold status (get an Amex Platinum Card) or 20% off on Silvercar rentals (get a Chase Sapphire Reserve).

Still, I do fly Alaska Airlines quite a bit, and I even consider their first class cabin worth paying for on occasion when I think my upgrade odds are low. Being able to save a few bucks is a good value. One of the big caveats, however, is that the promotion is only through the end of this year for travel through February 28, 2018. This seems to be the case with may FoundersCard benefits that may — or may not — be extended during your membership year.

HT to Amol for bringing this to my attention.

FoundersCard Terms and Conditions

All flights must be booked by Dec 31, 2017 (for travel through Feb 28, 2018) on alaskaair.com using the custom link that is emailed to you upon clicking the “Request a Discount Code” button.

Codes valid on routes within the 48 continental United States and Canada and do not include Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, or Mexico.

May be subject to blackout dates or other restrictions.

Alaska Airlines Terms and Conditions

Discount: Valid for 5% off coach 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, 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.

Passengers: Up to 4 people 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 between all Alaska Airlines cities within the lower 48 United States and Canada Advance Purchase: Per applicable fare rules.

Purchase By: December 31, 2017.

Travel Valid From: July 3, 2017.

Travel Complete: February 28, 2018.

Blackout Dates: Per fare rules.

Minimum & Maximum Stay: Per applicable fare rules.

Flights: Valid only on flights operated by Alaska Airlines, and flights operated on behalf of Alaska Airlines by Horizon Air, SkyWest, PenAir between Anchorage and Dutch Harbor, and Virgin America. Not valid on codeshare flights, except those operated by Virgin America.

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.

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