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New Atmos Visa Bonus: 50K Bonus Points + Buy One, Get One Ticket (Just Pay the Taxes)

June 11, 2025 9

Earn 50,000 points and bring a travel companion for just the taxes and fees with Alaska’s latest credit card offer. This limited-time bonus includes a Buy One, Get One Ticket with $0 base 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 Alaska points.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

How to Use Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles to Fly to Every Continent

June 5, 2025 0

Thanks to Alaska Airlines’ membership in the Oneworld alliance, along with partnerships with several non-alliance carriers, travelers can use Alaska Mileage Plan miles to book award flights to nearly every corner of the globe. If you're serious about globetrotting, it's worth stocking up on Alaska miles. Here's just how easy it is to use these valuable miles to reach every continent.

Cameron Laufer

Alaska Million Miler Status: A Lifetime of Perks for Mileage Plan Loyalists

May 21, 2025 0

For those dedicated and loyal travelers who frequently fly with Alaska, reaching Million Miler status offers a unique path to lifetime benefits, including lifetime elite status and priority treatment, making it a valuable achievement for those committed to the airline. This guide will provide all the essential details about Alaska Airlines Million Miler status.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

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

May 5, 2025 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

Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business Card Review: Earn Valuable Miles and Enjoy Excellent Travel Benefits

May 3, 2025 1

What do you get when you combine highly valuable airline miles, a valuable companion ticket each year, free checked bags, and a strong earning structure? You get the Atmos™ Rewards Visa 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 & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as Its 32nd Mileage Plan Partner

May 1, 2025 0

There's a brand-new Alaska Airlines partner in town, and it goes by the name of Philippine Airlines. With this addition, the Mileage Plan partner list is closing in on three dozen, as Philippine Airlines becomes the 32nd carrier to partner with Alaska. Here’s what to know about Alaska’s newest partner.

Tyler Glatt

How to Redeem Alaska Points for One-of-a-Kind Atmos Rewards Unlocked Experiences

April 10, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines offers a neat program called Atmos Rewards Unlocked, giving members the chance to use their hard-earned points for exclusive events and experiences. Some of these experiences start at just 10,000 points and can include things like concert tickets, sporting events, travel packages, or food and wine tastings. Here's how it works.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Have an Alaska or Hawaiian Credit Card? Your Checked Bag Benefits Just Got Better

April 24, 2025 0

Combining airline operations is always a complex process, but so far, the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has progressed smoothly. Now, another welcome update is rolling out: co-branded credit card holders from both airlines can use their checked bag benefits across both carriers. Here are the details.

Mark Jackson

Earn Alaska MVP Elite Status After One Round-Trip Flight — to Australia or New Zealand

April 8, 2025 0

Alaska Airlines is offering complimentary Mileage Plan elite status after one round-trip flight — with a catch. If you book and fly a round-trip between the continental U.S. and either Auckland or Sydney, you’ll lock in MVP perks through December 2026. Here’s what to know.

Tyler Glatt

5 Reasons Why I Just Status Matched to Alaska Airlines

March 18, 2025 0

Alaska Airlines status is a great status to have, and my current Executive Platinum status is expiring soon. Here's why I decided to take advantage of the once-a-lifetime status match opportunity with Alaska before it was too late!

Mark Jackson

The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles

March 17, 2025 0

Have you ever dreamed of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World? With the right points and miles strategy, you can make a trip to Machu Picchu more affordable by covering flights and hotels with rewards. In this guide, we’ll break down the best ways to book your trip based on the points you have.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Now Allows Mixed Partner Award Bookings — But With a Catch

February 17, 2025 2

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles can take you pretty far — and for pretty good value, too. But something you couldn't do with Alaska miles has been to use them to book a single award on multiple airlines. Until now. You can now book one Mileage Plan award ticket and fly two partner airlines, but with a few limitations. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

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

January 20, 2025 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 JT Genter

Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card Review: Earn Valuable Miles Plus Elite-Like Perks

January 13, 2025 19

The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card lets you earn valuable Alaska Mileage Plan miles and enjoy perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding. And with a valuable welcome bonus, this card is a must-consider — even for those who don’t frequently fly Alaska Airlines.

JT Genter & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

New Alaska Airlines Premium Card Arriving August 2025. Here's What We Know.

December 10, 2024 3

Sometime in August 2025, the Alaska Airlines credit card portfolio will grow from two cards to three with the addition of a premium product. Here's what we know about the new Mileage Plan credit card.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Imposes 72-Hour Rule on Partner Awards — But There's Good News

November 13, 2024 1

Alaska Airlines partners with numerous airlines, many of which you can book with Mileage Plan miles. Except for one of those carriers (American Airlines), Alaska Airlines has implemented a new restriction on how close-in you can book award tickets. However, we're here with good news.

Tyler Glatt

Unlock Travel for Less: 4 Times It's Cheaper To Buy Hawaiian Airlines Miles Than Pay for a Flight

November 13, 2024 2

Right now, Hawaiian Airlines is selling its miles with a 100% bonus for 1.27¢ apiece. If you buy and redeem miles strategically, you can save hundreds — or even thousands — on the cost of flights. Here are four examples when it makes sense to buy HawaiianMiles.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Exclusive: DOT Reviewing Alaska's Negative Loyalty Program Changes for 2025

October 26, 2024 3

The Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines merger is unprecedented, made possible by a U.S. Department of Transportation agreement intended to protect the traveling public's best interests. But in the wake of an announcement detailing negative changes, this raises a question: how are such changes even allowed?

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines)

October 23, 2024 3

If you're loyal to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program and have earned your way to MVP Gold 100K, it's nearly time to choose your Choice Benefit. Alaska Airlines recently announced revised Choice Benefit options, but these aren't available quite yet. So, what are your choices and the deadline for choosing? Here's what you need to know.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Unveils Changes to How Upgrades Work Starting in 2025 — Here Are the Details

October 18, 2024 0

Alaska announced that it will change how its upgrade waitlist works — and who can upgrade a companion. Here's what you need to know about the soon-to-be refreshed waitlist and an incoming benefit for MVP members.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Making Big Changes to Mileage Earning Rates on Partners (Up to 75% Decrease)

October 16, 2024 0

Starting in 2025, Alaska Airlines will make changes to how you earn on partner flights. Depending on where you book, these changes might be entirely negative. Here's why.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul

October 16, 2024 0

Alaska just unveiled an overhaul to its Mileage Plan mileage program for 2025. While elite status tiers and requirements are staying intact, how you'll earn Mileage Plan elite status and the benefits of that status are all being overhauled. Buckle up. There are a bunch of changes to cover — both positive and negative.

JT Genter

Alaska Transfers to Hawaiian Are Live — And What To Do if Your Amex-Hawaiian Transfer Doesn’t Work

September 27, 2024 2

You can now convert HawaiianMiles to Mileage Plan miles and vice versa! Here's how to transfer miles between the two carriers — and what to do if you tried initiating an Amex-Hawaiian transfer online only to have your points reversed.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Oman Air Awards Now Bookable Online Through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Here Are the Redemption Rates.

September 25, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has been a hot topic lately. While there's a lot to look forward to later this month, there's something brand-new that you can take advantage of now. Starting today, you can book Oman Air awards through Mileage Plan. Where can you go with Oman Air, and what does it cost to redeem miles for Oman Air awards? Let's take a look.

Tyler Glatt

How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member

September 25, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Got 9,500 Qatar Avios? Here Are 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Award Routes You Can Book

September 23, 2024 0

One of the most best ways to redeem Qatar Airways Avios doesn't require transiting through Doha. For partner flights under 650 miles, you can redeem just 9,500 Avios. Here's a look at the 472 American Airlines and 72 Alaska Airlines routes you can book for a small sum of points.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Will Move Forward, But With Mileage Program Requirements

September 18, 2024 1

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the official green light to close its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. However, the merger agreement comes with some strings attached, a few of which will be of particular interest to mileage collectors. Here's a look at how the combined Mileage Plan-HawaiianMiles program could impact you.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Should You Book Hotels and Vacation Rentals Through Stays by Alaska Vacations?

September 9, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines teamed up with Expedia to launch Stays by Alaska Vacations. This portal allows travelers to earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles at over 900,000 hotels and vacation rental properties. Here’s what you need to know about Stays by Alaska Vacations.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025

July 13, 2024 10

If you've dreamed of visiting the Tahitian islands using points and miles, now is the time to act. We're seeing solid award availability in business and premium economy, plus evergreen space in economy. Here are the details on this rare Air Tahiti Nui award space and what points and miles you need to secure a seat for yourself.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Alaska Airlines Adds 32nd Partner: Aleutian Airways

June 6, 2024 0

Alaska Airlines did it again. It partnered with an airline you've likely never heard of: Aleutian Airways. And like its now-second-newest boutique partner (Contour), there's a compelling reason to fly with Aleutian. The small, Saab-powered carrier can take you to places in Alaska that Alaska Airlines doesn't. Here's what you need to know about Alaska's newest earn-only partner, Aleutian Airways.

Tyler Glatt

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