Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card
vs. Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and the Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard® offer excellent airline loyalty rewards and no foreign transaction fees. The Alaska Airlines Card is the better option, providing a higher value per mile on airline purchases, a Companion Fare and free checked bags.

However, the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Card offers higher rewards on Spirit flights, dining and groceries, along with a lower annual fee (waived in the first year).

The Alaska Airlines Signature Card works best for frequent Alaska flyers who can use the Companion Fare and free checked bags. It helps you earn more miles on Alaska flights. But if you rarely fly with Alaska, the annual fee might not be worth it, and rewards on other purchases are limited.

The Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Card is likely to be better for frequent flyers who want high rewards on Spirit flights and dining. It offers a $100 companion flight voucher each year, which can offset its $79 annual fee after the first year. However, it doesn't include free checked bags, which may not suit travelers with luggage. This card is less appealing to those seeking flexible rewards across multiple airlines.

A point-by-point comparison helps you see how each card fits your needs. For instance, if you're focused on rewards, Alaska Airlines offers three miles on Alaska purchases, while Free Spirit gives three points on Spirit flights.

The Alaska Airlines Signature Card offers a higher value per mile at around 1.4 cents, while Spirit points are valued at about 1 cent each. This makes the Alaska Airlines Signature Card more rewarding for those who frequently fly with Alaska Airlines or its partners.

Both cards provide bonus rewards in specific categories. The Alaska Airlines Signature Card gives two miles per dollar on gas, EV charging, cable, streaming services and local transit. The Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Card offers two points per dollar on groceries and dining.

The table below compares the rewards for both cards.

The Alaska Airlines Signature Card offers more flexible redemption options. Miles can be used for flights with Alaska Airlines and oneworld Alliance partners, with no blackout dates. In contrast, the Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Card's points are limited to Spirit flights and select partners, which may not suit all travelers.

The Alaska Airlines Signature Card offers better benefits for travelers, with its Companion Fare and free checked bags providing big savings. Both cards offer priority boarding, but Alaska's version is more valuable. The Free Spirit Travel More World Elite Card's in-flight discount and companion voucher appeal to budget-conscious users, providing ongoing savings.

Travel Perks

• Free checked bag for you and up to six guests on the same booking
• Priority boarding on Alaska Airlines flights

Credits and Discounts

• 20% back on all Alaska Airlines in-flight purchases
• $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership

All Other Perks

• Buy one, get one flight offer with 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days
• Companion Fare each account anniversary after spending $6,000 in the prior year

Travel Perks

• Zone 2 shortcut boarding on all flights

Credits and Discounts

• $100 companion flight voucher each anniversary after making at least $5,000 in purchases within the prior anniversary year
• 25% rebate on all inflight food and beverage purchases when paying with your card

MoneyGeek's scoring process evaluates each card based on multiple use cases, ensuring the scores reflect the cards' strengths. In this comparison, the scores shown represent the best performance of each card in the 'Airline' category. Several factors determine this score:

• Expected value for travelers: Measures the monetary value of rewards and perks minus the annual fees for frequent travelers.
• Airline scope: Rates the number of destinations the airline flies to, which helps inform the breadth of travel options for the airline program.
• Introductory offer ROI value: Assesses the return on investment (ROI) from the card's sign-up bonus.
• Airline rewards rate for travelers: Evaluates the rewards earned on airline expenditures for frequent travelers.
• Issuer satisfaction: Based on customer satisfaction ratings from studies like J.D. Power.
• Foreign transaction fees: Rates the card's fees for international transactions.
• Recommended credit: Indicates the credit score range required for approval.

For more details on our scoring process, review our ranking methodology.