The excitement of booking a ski trip is unmatched. Visions of ripping new terrain covered in fresh pow takeover your thoughts. Then the idea of capping off a great day by bellying up at an unfamiliar bar to mingle with some fresh faces during après enter your mind. But what if booking your flights also came with the promise of a free lift ticket? Enter Alaska Airlines, the unsung partner for traveling skiers. If you haven’t heard about their Ski Free promotion, take your seats, raise your tray table and buckle up, because this deal is taking flight!
Here’s How it Works
Fly Alaska Airlines to one of their participating ski destinations—including Jackson Hole, Schweitzer, Red Mountain, Steamboat, Sun Peaks and more—and your boarding pass transforms into a golden ticket to discounted or even free lift tickets. That’s right, a single Alaska Airlines flight can be your gateway to savings when visiting some of the best mountains in the West.
Why Alaska Airlines?
For skiers, Alaska Airlines gets it. First off, they know your gear is sacred. They treat ski bags as standard checked baggage, meaning you won’t get slammed with hidden fees just for bringing your favorite planks along. And with their extensive route map, they make it easy to reach a huge variety of resorts across North America.
Pro Tips to Maximize Your Trip
- Convince a friend, or your whole crew, to book the same flight so you all get the same deal.
- Hit the midweek sweet spot. Skip the weekend crowds, at the airport and the resort, to avoid lengthy waits at the check-in counter and the chairlifts.
The Bottom Line
Ski trips can get pricey; hotels, lift tickets and the all-important après-ski add up fast. But Alaska Airlines wants to help stretch your dollar when you’re looking to explore a new zone. Check the flight schedule and let your imagination run wild. Your next ski adventure is just a boarding pass away.
