huge YMMV.
Virgin elevate members are given incentive to open with alaskan.
http://www.virginamerica.com
http://www.alaskaair.com
You’re about to get 10,000 miles or $100 off.
Your Virgin America Elevate membership is paying off with Alaska Airlines.You’re now a member of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™, one of the most generous travel rewards programs out there. Your benefits begin with your choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 off any Alaska-operated flight when you activate. With round-trip flights starting at 10,000 miles, plus taxes and fees*, you’ll have enough to start traveling right away.Once you activate your account, you can get 30% more miles when you convert to Mileage Plan miles and then redeem your miles on Alaska, Virgin America, and our global airline partners. Want to know more about your membership? Take a tourof Mileage Plan and learn more about our generous benefits, including:"Miles earned based on how far you fly on Alaska and Virgin America, not just what you spend"Over 900 destinations served by Alaska, Virgin America, and our global partners"Earn elite benefits once you’ve flown 20,000 miles"Award travel starting at 5,000 miles, one way, plus taxes and fees*This is the beginning of a new level of service you’re really going to enjoy.
Choice of 10,000 bonus miles or $100 discount is valid only for active members of Virgin America Elevate as of December 5, 2016 who were not members of Alaska Mileage Plan. Only one offer can be selected, and choice of offer cannot be changed after account activation. Qualifying members will have through January 31, 2017 to make their selection. Any individual may receive a maximum of one offer, even if they hold multiple separate Elevate accounts. Your welcome offer will be deposited in your account within 24 hours of activation