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Alaska Airlines Adds GOL Partnership, Expands Access to Brazil and Beyond

November 10, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines has just announced a new partnership with GOL, a Brazilian low-cost airline, and an expanded partnership with American Airlines. These partnerships will make South America much more accessible for Alaska Airlines loyalists in the U.S. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Act Fast: Alaska Airlines Offering up to 50% off Awards to Hawaii, Italy, India, Jordan, and Singapore

November 4, 2026 19

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is out with a new offer for a whopping up-to-50% discount on award flights to five international destinations and four Hawaiian destinations. These featured destinations change each month, and this month’s lineup includes routes to "destinations that have starred in your favorite films and shows" spanning Hawaii, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Here's how to snag these cheap awards.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

100+ Atmos Rewards Partner Awards You Can Book for 10K Points or Less

October 31, 2026 1

The Atmos Rewards program is one of the few U.S. airline loyalty programs that's continued to use a fixed award chart for partner redemptions. You can use this to get a ton of value from your points, even if you have just 10,000 points available to you. These are some of our favorite ways to use a small amount of Atmos Rewards points for travel.

Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Weekly News Roundup: Seats.aero Price Increase, ANA Limits Standby, EasyJet Gets Starlink, and More

October 31, 2026 0

It's been another busy week, so here's the other travel news you might've missed, including a Seats.aero price increase, new airline routes, and a surprising airline getting Starlink.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Get up to a 110% Bonus When Buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points

October 28, 2026 165

Alaska Airlines is offering an up-to-110% bonus on Atmos Rewards points purchases through November 7, 2026. With this promotion, you can buy Alaska points for as low as 1.79¢ each, unlocking huge value for business and first-class award flights on partners like Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, and more.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

New Atmos Summit Visa Card Offer: 100K Bonus Points and a 25K-Point Global Companion Award

October 22, 2026 0

The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card is offering 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,000 or more on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. That matches the biggest public offer on Alaska’s premium card, making now a great time to apply. Here’s what the offer is worth and who can get it.

Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

New Atmos Ascent Visa Bonus: Up to 80K Bonus Points + $99 Companion Fare (Plus Taxes and Fees)

October 21, 2026 11

Earn up to 80,000 points and bring a travel companion for just the taxes and fees with the latest offer on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card. This bonus includes a $99 Companion Fare, plus valuable perks like free checked bags and priority boarding. We break down everything you need to know — and the best ways to use your bonus Atmos points.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Alaska Airlines Quietly Adds Two Long-Haul Routes to Osaka and Tahiti

October 20, 2026 0

Without fanfare, Alaska Airlines quietly launched two new routes from its Seattle home. Next summer, Alaska will start seasonal service to Osaka and Papeete. Here are the full details on these new routes -- including how to book them using Atmos points.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Atmos Summit Visa Card Lounge Passes: How To Earn and Redeem Them

October 13, 2026 0

Every three months, cardholders of the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card are issued two lounge passes to use when flying on Alaska Airlines and its partners. This guide explains exactly how to use, gift, and earn those lounge passes.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Travel News Roundup: Southwest ChatGPT Plugin, New Airline Partnership, First African Airline Gets Starlink, and More

October 10, 2026 0

This has been one of the busiest weeks for "extra" news — announcements that might not warrant a post on their own but are still important to be aware of. Here's all the travel news you could've missed from this week, including changing partnerships, more airlines getting Starlink, new lounges, and more.

Harrison Pierce

Atmos Rewards Communities: Get Bonus Points and Extra Perks for Joining One of These Groups

October 9, 2026 0

Atmos Rewards offers affinity-based communities for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines members, helping tailor loyalty perks to travelers’ specific wants and needs. Now that all of these Atmos Rewards Communities are up and running, here’s everything you need to know to make your choice.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business Card Review: Companion Fare, Free Bags, and Valuable Points

October 8, 2026 3

What do you get when you combine highly valuable airline points, a valuable companion ticket each year, free checked bags, and a strong earning structure? You get the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card from Bank of America. Our review takes a detailed look at this card to see if it's the right one for you.

Ryan Smith & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska and Hawaiian Unveil New Premium Cabins, Lounges, and Long-Haul Enhancements

September 30, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are ushering in a new era of premium travel, with redesigned cabins, new suites, lounges and elevated dining coming to the airlines. From check-in to touchdown, here’s what travelers can expect, and when these new products will actually take flight.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Alaska Unveils Atmos Rewards Updates: Earning Choices, Bank of America Transfers, Card Changes, and More

September 29, 2026 7

Alaska Airlines unveiled several exciting announcements at its Investor and Media Day event today in Seattle. And AwardWallet was there to get the full scoop. Here's a few of those announcements related to the Atmos Rewards loyalty program, credit cards, and many other details you should know to stay up to date on this exciting rewards program.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

See Two Places for the Price of One: How To Add a Free Stopover Using Alaska Airlines Points

September 23, 2026 11

You book a flight for almost free using points, plus you get to add an additional stop in another city for free along the way. But that's exactly what Alaska Airlines lets you do when you book a qualifying award flight! Here's how.

Jenna Hansen & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn 50,000 Atmos Rewards Points With a New or Refinanced Home Mortgage Through Rate

September 22, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines has partnered with a mortgage lender to offer 50,000 bonus Atmos Rewards points for a new or refinanced home mortgage. Home purchases are a significant expenditure, and bonus points may sway you to use this service. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Alaska Atmos Sweet Spots on Aer Lingus: Book Business Class to Europe From 45K Points!

September 10, 2026 41

Through Alaska's partnership with Aer Lingus, you can fly to Europe from 22,500 points or lie-flat business class to Europe from 45,000 points! Even better, you can book a free stopover in Dublin on your way to another destination. Here's a closer look at how to maximize the value of this partnership.

Cameron Laufer & Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

September 3, 2026 132

Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including a new offer from Delta.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Adds Jetstar as Earn-Only Partner — Will Redemptions Follow?

September 2, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines has added Jetstar Airways as an earning partner. That means Atmos Rewards members can earn points on Jetstar-operated flights booked through Alaska's website. Here's everything to know about this new partnership and how much you'll earn.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Alaska Atmos Rewards Guide: Earning Points, Partner Awards, Elite Status, and Sweet Spots

August 29, 2026 53

With valuable points, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here, we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, including how to earn and redeem points, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Atmos Rewards redemption options.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

Travel News Roundup: Targeted Status Match, New Lounge and Routes, 1 Million Point Sweepstakes, and More

August 29, 2026 1

Here are all the important travel updates from the week, including a targeted Hilton elite status offer, a new BlueHouse lounge opening, dozens of new airline routes, and more.

Harrison Pierce

Alaska Launches Bigger CLEAR+ Discounts for Atmos Rewards Elites — Save Up to $90

August 27, 2026 0

Being an Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards member comes with a lot of perks. If you travel regularly and don't enjoy wasting time standing at a TSA checkpoint, you can sign up for a CLEAR+ membership at a discounted rate just for being an Atmos Rewards member. And, if you're an elite with the program, you'll get even deeper discounts.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & JT Genter

Travel News Roundup: New European Business Class, Instant Elite Status Opportunity, and More

August 22, 2026 0

Plenty of news happens each day in the travel industry that doesn't require immediate action, but it's still good information to have on your radar. Here's everything to know about what happened this week in travel, including a new American Airlines corporate status pass promotion, a new European business class, and more.

Harrison Pierce

Fast-Track to Alaska Airlines Platinum Status in 2026: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers

August 10, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines regularly offers an elite status challenge for targeted Atmos Rewards members who work for pre-selected companies. These select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status for 180 days and then keep the status for up to a year and a half after completing a handful of flights. Here's how to enroll.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Alaska Million Miler Status: A Lifetime of Perks for Atmos Rewards Loyalists

July 30, 2026 0

For those dedicated and loyal travelers who frequently fly with Alaska or Hawaiian, reaching Million Miler status offers a unique path to lifetime benefits, including lifetime elite status and priority treatment. Here are all the essential details about Alaska Airlines Million Miler status.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Alaska Adds Award Redemptions on Philippine Airlines — Book Business Class to Asia From 75k Points

July 28, 2026 0

More than a year after Alaska announced its Philippine Airlines partnership, Atmos Rewards redemptions are finally live. Book flights from North America to Manila from 37,500 points in economy or 75,000 points in business class.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

How to Use Your Alaska Airlines Wallet Funds — and Keep Them From Expiring Worthless

July 16, 2026 1

Alaska Airlines has a unique way for frequent fliers to store their trip credits for future use, called "wallet funds." When you cancel a trip, instead of those codes living (and potentially dying) in your email inbox, you can have funds deposited into your Alaska Airlines Wallet. Once the funds are deposited, there are a few rules to follow to use them and not let them expire. Here's how to use these credits.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Partners

July 8, 2026 7

When traveling using the ride-hailing service Lyft, you'll earn miles, points, or cash back depending on what credit card you use to pay for your ride. But, thanks to partnerships with several loyalty programs, you can double-dip on Lyft rides. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Status Match: Apply Now, Complete a Challenge, and Get Benefits Through 2027

July 3, 2026 4

If you hold elite status with one of seven eligible airlines, you can status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Atmos Rewards status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2027. Here's how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Best Ways To Book Starlux Airlines Awards Using Points and Miles

June 30, 2026 0

Starlux Airlines Awards, while rare, can be had redeeming points. The ways to use them are few as are the premium cabin rewards, but it's not impossible. We'll show you how to use your points to snag space onboard whether you're looking for economy or business class.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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