{"id":140916,"date":"2026-05-25T21:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=140916"},"modified":"2026-05-25T21:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:10:02","slug":"alaska-miles-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-miles-value\/","title":{"rendered":"What Alaska Atmos Rewards Points Are Worth \u2014 and How To Get Top Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the airline mileage currencies you can earn \u2014 and there's a lot \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmos Rewards<\/a> points are some of the most valuable. From aspirational international business-class redemptions to short-hop partner awards, the loyalty program of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines can take you near or far for a reasonable rate.<\/p>\n<p>Here's the value of Atmos Rewards points \u2014 and why it's one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Are_Alaska_Airlines_Atmos_Rewards_Points_Worth\">What Are Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Worth?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_is_this_value_calculated\">How is this value calculated?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_Alaska_points_compare_to_other_airlines\">How do Alaska points compare to other airlines?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Alaska_Airlines_and_Hawaiian_Airlines_as_Oneworld_Alliance_Members_What_Does_It_Mean_for_Point_Value\">Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as Oneworld Alliance Members: What Does It Mean for Point Value?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Maximizing_the_Value_of_Alaska_Airlines_Miles\">Maximizing the Value of Alaska Airlines Miles<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Alaska_Airlines_partners\">Alaska Airlines partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Partner_award_charts\">Partner award charts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best-value_partner_redemptions\">Best-value partner redemptions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Ways_To_Earn_Alaska_Airlines_Points\">Best Ways To Earn Alaska Airlines Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Fly_Alaska_or_a_partner_airline\">Fly Alaska or a partner airline<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Alaska_Airlines_credit_cards\">Alaska Airlines credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bilt_Rewards\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hotels\">Hotels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shopping_and_dining\">Shopping and dining<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Car_rentals\">Car rentals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cruises\">Cruises<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_points\">Other ways to earn points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Times_To_Use_Alaska_Airlines\">Best Times To Use Alaska Airlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Factors_To_Consider\">Other Factors To Consider<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Elite_status_benefits\">Elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Partner_airlines_and_credit_cards\">Partner airlines and credit cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Buy_Alaska_Airlines_Atmos_Rewards\">How To Buy Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_much_is_50000_Alaska_points_worth\">How much is 50,000 Alaska points worth?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_many_points_do_you_need_to_fly_on_Alaska_Airlines\">How many points do you need to fly on Alaska Airlines?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_you_cash_out_Alaska_points\">Can you cash out Alaska points?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_give_my_Alaska_miles_to_someone_else\">Can I give my Alaska miles to someone else?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_Alaska_Airlines_Atmos_Rewards_Points_Worth\">What Are Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points Worth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent redemptions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/alaska\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users have received an average value of 2.22\u00a2 per point when redeeming Atmos Rewards points<\/a>. However, not every Alaska redemption is equally valuable.<\/p>\n<p>The value of Atmos Rewards points varies based on how you use your points, as you'll see when looking at the average value by flight type below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Short-haul economy\/premium economy: <\/strong>1.35\u00a2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short-haul business\/first class:<\/strong> 3.42\u00a2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-haul economy\/premium economy:<\/strong> 1.73\u00a2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-haul business\/first class:<\/strong> 4\u00a2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"How_is_this_value_calculated\">How is this value calculated?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AwardWallet is a leading tool\u00a0for\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\">keeping all your travel reservations<\/a> in one place and giving\u00a0you a bird's-eye view of your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/how-to-track-points-using-awardwallet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">points and miles balances<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Don't have an AwardWallet account yet?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/register?ref=235\" target=_blank>Sign up for free<\/a> and track unlimited rewards programs and travel plans.<\/p>\n<p>Each time you redeem, AwardWallet tracks the value you're getting from your miles and points by comparing the mileage cost to a comparable flight bookable with cash.<\/p>\n<p>That means the value AwardWallet publishes for the Atmos Rewards program (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/en\/point-mile-values\" rel=\"noopener\">and dozens of other currencies<\/a>) isn't arbitrary. It's a function of recent user redemptions \u2014 based on thousands of award bookings and the data found in your Atmos Rewards account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/awardwallet-mile-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Much Do AwardWallet Members Actually Save When Redeeming Points?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137183\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137183 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska_Airlines_737_Featured.png\" alt=\"Alaska Airlines 737 landing at dusk.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska_Airlines_737_Featured.png 1001w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska_Airlines_737_Featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska_Airlines_737_Featured-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska_Airlines_737_Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Jeffry Surianto\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_Alaska_points_compare_to_other_airlines\">How do Alaska points compare to other airlines?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To showcase the value of Alaska points, here's a side-by-side comparison of the average values AwardWallet users have gotten when redeeming other domestic airline currencies.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-739\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-739 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Airline and Loyalty Program<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Average Mile Value<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Regional Economy Mile Value<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Global Economy Mile Value<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Regional Business Mile Value<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Global Business Mile Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Air Canada (Aeroplan)<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><b>1.86\u00a2<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.21\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.27\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2.56\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">2.63\u00a2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards)<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><b>2.22\u00a2<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.35\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.73\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3.42\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">4\u00a2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>American Airlines (AAdvantage)<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><b>2.56\u00a2<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.62\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.69\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">3.7\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">3.87\u00a2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><b>1.34\u00a2<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.21\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.21\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1.94\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">2.38\u00a2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><b>2.02\u00a2<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.31\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.73\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1.87\u00a2<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">3.23\u00a2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>On average, Alaska ranks among the best in average point value and offers compelling value for domestic and international business-class redemptions. Economy flights, on the other hand, leave a bit to be desired.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Alaska_Airlines_and_Hawaiian_Airlines_as_Oneworld_Alliance_Members_What_Does_It_Mean_for_Point_Value\">Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as Oneworld Alliance Members: What Does It Mean for Point Value?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most significant pluses of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-joins-oneworld\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Airlines joining the Oneworld alliance<\/a> in 2021 is that it made your Atmos Rewards\u00a0points go further \u2014 literally and figuratively. Joining the alliance grew the Seattle-based carrier's global footprint and introduced a streamlined approach to redeeming points for travel on numerous alliance partners.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60357\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60357 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alaska-Oneworld-plane-featured-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"people hold a large Oneworld sign next to an Alaska Airlines plane\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alaska-Oneworld-plane-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alaska-Oneworld-plane-featured-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alaska-Oneworld-plane-featured-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Alaska-Oneworld-plane-featured.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>As the numbers show, you'll obtain maximum value from your Alaska points (when doing the math for cents per point) on long-haul international business-class redemptions. Oneworld opened the doors to a more extensive partner network, and more options to redeem your points \u2014 especially on those extra valuable business-class tickets.<\/p>\n<p>For example, before Alaska joined Oneworld, using Atmos Rewards points to book travel on SriLankan Airlines was impossible. Now, award space permitting, you can book award flights from global destinations to Colombo and beyond. Even better, it's easy to book online when you can find the space. It's like that for each Oneworld partner.<\/p>\n<p>And, courtesy of Oneworld's global reach, you can get almost anywhere on frequent flyer miles \u2014 or cash if you go that route. Additionally, any elite status you hold with Alaska Airlines has a reciprocal Oneworld elite tier, meaning you can enjoy elite benefits across each Oneworld carrier. Fancy international business-class lounge access? Alaska Airlines elite status can get you there \u2014 all made possible through joining the Oneworld alliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/oneworld-awards-to-book-with-alaska-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oneworld Awards To Book Through Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Maximizing_the_Value_of_Alaska_Airlines_Miles\">Maximizing the Value of Alaska Airlines Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To maximize the value of your Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points, you'll want to redeem them for flights on partner airlines \u2014 especially in premium cabins. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/find-airline-partner-award-availability\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner award availability<\/a> can be hard to come by at times, as some airlines are stingy about what award space they release.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you'll generally find the most partner award space when you book as early as possible. Even better, there's a greater chance you can find coveted partner awards like Qatar Airways Qsuites and Cathay Pacific first and business class.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favorite ways to search for Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards redemptions comes via a neat site called <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/seats-aero-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Seats.aero<\/a>. This tool lets you take a peek at the many different kinds of awards you can book \u2014 including harder-to-find awards, such as those in business or even international first class.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Alaska_Airlines_partners\">Alaska Airlines partners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can currently redeem Alaska points for flights on the following partners:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-401\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-401 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Airline<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Redeem Miles<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Earn Miles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-aer-lingus-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aer Lingus<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aleutian Airways<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-air-tahiti-nui-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Air Tahiti Nui<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/oneworld-awards-to-book-with-alaska-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/earn-alaska-miles-bahamasair-southern-airways\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bahamasair<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">British Airways<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cape Air<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-cathay-pacific-latam-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathay Pacific<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/condor-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Condor<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/contour-airlines-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contour Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fiji Airways<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Finnair<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hainan Airlines<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Icelandair<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-iberia-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Iberia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ITA Airways<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/japan-airlines-award-devaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kenmore Air<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Korean Air<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-malaysia-airlines-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysia Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/mokulele-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mokulele Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-oman-air-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Air<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Philippine Airlines<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes (Coming soon in 2026)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/porter-airlines-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Porter Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-qatar-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Qatar Airways<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Qantas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-royal-air-maroc-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Air Maroc<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-royal-jordanian-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Jordanian<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Singapore Airlines<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/earn-alaska-miles-bahamasair-southern-airways\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southern Airways Express<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes, when booked with Alaska Airlines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/book-srilankan-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sri Lankan Airlines<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/starlux-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starlux<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span id=\"Partner_award_charts\">Partner award charts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alaska Airlines publishes three partner award charts with each focused on travel across a different region. The charts look like this:<\/p>\n<p>For travel across the Americas:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-646\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-646 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Distance (miles)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Economy<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Premium Economy<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Business Class<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">First Class<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Less than 700\t<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">9,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">13,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">701\u20131,400<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">25,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1,401\u20132,100<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">12,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">17,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">25,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2,101\u20134,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">17,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">22,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">35,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">52,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4,001\u20136,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">32,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">50,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6,001 and above<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">30,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">60,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Asia:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-648\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-648 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Distance (miles)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Economy (starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Premium Economy (starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Business (starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">First (starting at)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Less than 1,500<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1,501\u20133,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">32,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">50,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3,001\u20135,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">30,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">60,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5,001\u20137,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">37,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">50,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">75,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">110,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7,001\u201310,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">42,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">55,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10,000 and above<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">65,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">85,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">195,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>And, lastly, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-647\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-647 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Distance (miles)<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Economy<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Premium Economy<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Business Class<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">First Class<br \/>\n(starting at)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Less than 1,500<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">15,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">22,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1,501\u20133,500<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">22,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">45,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">67,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3,501\u20135,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">27,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">35,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">55,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">82,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5,001\u20137,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">35,000\t<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">45,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">70,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">105,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7,001\u201310,000<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">42,500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">55,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">85,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10,000 and above<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">55,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">72,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">110,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">165,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>While that's a lot of numbers to keep track of, the distance-based charts create numerous <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/best-use-of-alaska-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Airlines sweet spots<\/a> for high redemption value.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best-value_partner_redemptions\">Best-value partner redemptions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here's a handful of awards you'll want to book with your Atmos Rewards\u00a0points when considering the distance-based award charts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. East Coast to London in American Airlines, British Airways, or Aer Lingus business class:<\/strong> starting at 45,000 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. Midwest\/East Coast to Germany in Condor business:<\/strong> starting at 55,000 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. to East Coast to Europe (with a stopover) in Finnair business:<\/strong> starting at 55,000 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. Pacific Northwest to Tokyo in Japan Airlines business:<\/strong> starting at 60,000 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. East Coast to the Maldives (MLE) in Qatar Airways Qsuites:<\/strong> starting at 85,000 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even better, you can also tack on a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/free-stopover\/\" rel=\"noopener\">complimentary stopover<\/a> to your award ticket. There are rules to the game, but becoming familiar with how Alaska Airlines stopovers work is the key to getting more out of your points. For example, instead of booking just Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (HND\/NRT) in Japan Airlines' business cabin, you could add a stop in Tokyo and then head on to Beijing (PEK) at no extra cost!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Ways_To_Earn_Alaska_Airlines_Points\">Best Ways To Earn Alaska Airlines Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska points are viewed as difficult to earn, but we beg to differ. Here's a snapshot of the numerous ways you can earn Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points. You'll earn at least 1 point per actual mile flown on almost every fare. Plus, you can also earn cabin bonuses depending on the type of fare you book, or even more if you hold elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fly_Alaska_or_a_partner_airline\">Fly Alaska or a partner airline<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most straightforward way to earn Atmos Rewards points is by flying. The number of points you can earn on Alaska- and partner-operated flights primarily depends on three factors: how far you fly, what cabin you book, and which channel you use to purchase your ticket.<\/p>\n<p>In program updates for 2025, Alaska overhauled its earning tables. Before you credit a flight to Atmos Rewards, you'll want to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/content\/mileage-plan\/how-to-earn-miles\/earn-on-alaska?lid=mileageplan:how-to-earn:earn-on-alaska#:~:text=Earning%20on%20Alaska%20Airlines%20flights\" rel=\"noopener\">refer to this webpage<\/a> to confirm how many points you'll earn. And it's worth mentioning that you'll earn more points on Alaska- and partner-operated flights if you book through Alaska's website. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/partner-earning-rate-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">You'll earn fewer points<\/a> if you book through a separate channel.<\/p>\n<p>Once earning choice rolls out later in 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/atmosrewards\/content\/benefits\/2026-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this will no longer be the case<\/a>. Partner flights booked through partner websites and credited to Alaska will see mileage earn rates increase.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Alaska_Airlines_credit_cards\">Alaska Airlines credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bank of America offers three different cobranded credit cards for Alaska Airlines: the <a data-ccid=\"4048132\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-airlines-credit-card\/\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> card<\/a>, the Atmos\u2122 Rewards Summit Visa Infinite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card, and the <a data-ccid=\"4048131\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-business-credit-card\/\" =_blank>Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Business Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The entry-level consumer Atmos Ascent Visa Card awards a welcome bonus of 50,000 bonus miles +  buy one, get one ticket for just the taxes and fees ($0 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $2,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. The card carries a $95 annual fee and earns Alaska points at the following rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3X per $1 spent<\/strong> on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li><strong>2X per $1 spent<\/strong> on eligible gas, EV charging stations, cable, streaming services, and local transit purchases (including rideshare)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1X per $1 spent<\/strong> on everything else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048132\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CardArt-AtmosRewardsAscent.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature\u00ae card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048132\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-airlines-credit-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Online Offer:<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus miles plus buy one, get one ticket for just the taxes and fees ($0 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, spend $2,000 or more on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Online Offer:<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus miles plus buy one, get one ticket for just the taxes and fees ($0 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, spend $2,000 or more on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Atmos\u2122 Rewards Ascent Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> card offers cardholders 3 miles per dollar on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases and 2 miles per dollar on everyday purchases like gas, local transit including ride share, cable, and select streaming services. Other benefits include Alaska\u2019s Famous Companion Fare\u2122 annually from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $6K in the previous anniversary year, priority boarding, a free checked bag, a 10% reward bonus on miles for Bank of America account holders, and a $100 discount on Alaska Lounge+ Membership.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging stations, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn unlimited 1 mile for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AlaskaVisa\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-6-30a80b8a41#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-airlines-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmos Ascent Visa Card Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The premium Atmos Summit card comes with a welcome bonus of 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000 point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 or more on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account, plus a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight and a  annual fee. It helps you earn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3X per $1 spent<\/strong> on eligible dining, foreign transactions, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li><strong>1X per $1 spent<\/strong> on everything else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alaska Airlines also offers a product for those who run a small business: the <a data-ccid=\"4048131\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-business-credit-card\/\" =_blank>Atmos Visa Business Card<\/a>. If you're a new applicant, you can bank 80,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare\u2122 from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $5,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.<\/p>\n<p>With its annual fee of $70 for the company and $25 per card, this is an affordable card to carry, and it earns Alaska points at the following rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3X points per dollar spent<\/strong> on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases<\/li>\n<li><strong>2X points per dollar spent<\/strong> on eligible gas, EV charging station, shipping, and local transit (including rideshare)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1X point per $1 spent<\/strong> on everything else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048131\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Business Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CardArt-AtmosRewardsSignatureBusiness.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nGet 80,000 bonus miles and Alaska's Famous Companion Fare\u2122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $5,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Atmos\u2122 Rewards Visa Business Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nGet 80,000 bonus miles and Alaska's Famous Companion Fare\u2122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $5,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$70 for the company and $25 per card<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Earn Alaska's Famous Companion Fare\u2122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary by spending $6,000 or more on purchases annually. Get a free checked bag for you and up to 6 guests when flights are purchased with the card, saving $70 per person on round-trip fares. Earn 3x miles on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases, 2x on eligible gas station & EV charging station, shipping and transit purchases, and 1 mile per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases. Enjoy 20% back on Alaska inflight purchases, $100 off Alaska Lounge+ membership, and no foreign transaction fees.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, shipping and local transit (including rideshare) purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AlaskaBizCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-6-30a80b8a41#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-business-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmos Visa Business Card Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Bilt_Rewards\">Bilt Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> debuted as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/transfer-bilt-points-to-alaska\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska's first credit card rewards transfer partner<\/a> in March 2024. Now, when you earn Bilt Points by paying rent, playing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-rent-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rent Day<\/a> games, or swiping one of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/new-card-details\/\" rel=\"noopener\">three new Bilt cards<\/a>, you'll earn points that can be transferred instantly to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-cardless\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CardArt-BiltBlueCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Blue Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Blue Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $100 of Bilt Cash when you apply and get approved.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"260\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-blue-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"260\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/schumer\/bilt\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points on everyday spend<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CardArt-BiltObsidianCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Obsidian Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Obsidian Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $200 of Bilt Cash when you apply and get approved<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"259\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-obsidian-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"259\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/schumer\/bilt\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on your choice of grocery (up to $25K\/year) or dining. Your 3X category choice remains in effect for the entire calendar year.<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points on everyday spend<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CardArt-BiltPalladiumCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bilt Palladium Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Bilt Palladium Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 3 months + $300 of Bilt Cash.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"212\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-palladium-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$495<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"212\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/rates_and_fees\/bilt\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on everyday spend<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Hotels\">Hotels<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can earn bonus points on hotel stays in one of two ways: booking through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/atmosrewards\/content\/stays\" rel=\"noopener\">Stays by Alaska Vacations<\/a> or opting to earn Alaska points instead of hotel points on stays with select partners.<\/p>\n<p>Stays by Alaska Vacations offers Atmos Rewards program members a chance to earn Alaska points on hotel and vacation rental stays booked through the dedicated portal. While you won't be able to take advantage of any benefits your hotel elite status carries when booking through the portal &#8212; since these are considered third party bookings, the Atmos Rewards earnings may be worth the tradeoff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"601\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124158 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"a Spanish colonial-style luxury hotel with pool and beach\" width=\"601\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured.jpeg 1001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><center><em>JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, Atmos Rewards members can also book stays through partners to earn Alaska points on every stay. Here's how you'll earn with Alaska's hotel partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestwestern.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best Western<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn 250 points per stay on qualifying rates.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.choicehotels.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Choice Hotels<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn 250 total points per eligible stay at any participating Choice hotel when you provide your Atmos Rewards number at check-in or set it as your earning method in your Choice account.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coasthotels.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Coast Hotels<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn 500 points per stay on qualifying rates.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn up to 2 points per dollar spent (or equivalent in local currency) on eligible charges or earn 500 points per qualifying stay.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Marriott Bonvoy<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn 2 points per dollar spent on all qualifying charges or 1 point per U.S. dollar spent on room rate, depending on the hotel.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmiles.com\/alaska-air?utm_campaign=alaska-hotel-partners-q22018-alaska-air&utm_medium=partner-page&utm_source=alaska\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rocketmiles<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn 500 to 10,000 points per night on every reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also transfer hotel points earned from select hotel partners to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, but note this is generally a poor use of hotel points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Best Western (Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">5,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">5,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>IHG Hotels & Resorts (One Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>Alaska Airlines (Atmos Rewards)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">10,000:2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Shopping_and_dining\">Shopping and dining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-airlines-shopping\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards shopping<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/atmosrewardsdining.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining portals<\/a> are great ways to earn Atmos Rewards points on items you already buy and at restaurants you frequent. By signing up for one (or both) of these programs, you can watch your Atmos Rewards balance grow without going out of your way to earn points.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Car_rentals\">Car rentals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are lots of ways to get from point A to B in rental cars and earn Atmos Rewards\u00a0points in the process. You can earn points through the following Alaska car partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/car-rental\/?clientId=591807#\/searchcars\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alaska car rentals<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Save 35% off Avis and Budget base rates and earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.com\/en\/bridge\/partner\/alaska-airlines\/alaska-base\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Avis<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.com\/en\/bridge\/partner\/alaska-airlines\/alaska-base\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/lyft-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn Alaska points on Lyft rides<\/a> at a rate of 2 points per $1 spent on everyday Lyft rides or 3 points per $1 spent on airport and elevated rides. Earning is based on fare rates and excludes taxes, fees, tolls, and tips. To earn, you'll first need to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskalyft.com\/start?locale=en-US\" rel=\"noopener\">link your Atmos Rewards account to Lyft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_126902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126902 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Southwest-Budget-Rentals-Feature-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"an SUV parked on a hilltop overlooking clouds at sunrise\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Southwest-Budget-Rentals-Feature-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Southwest-Budget-Rentals-Feature-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Southwest-Budget-Rentals-Feature.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Casey Horner\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Cruises\">Cruises<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can earn 1 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards point per $1 spent on the purchase price of a cruise booking made through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/atmosrewards\/content\/cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Hawaiian Cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_points\">Other ways to earn points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eleven other ways to earn Alaska points exist, courtesy of Alaska's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/content\/mileage-plan\/how-to-earn-miles\/everyday-partners\" rel=\"noopener\">everyday partners<\/a>. At present, you can earn points when spending with the following partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-800-Flowers.com<\/li>\n<li>Bilt Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Carrs-Safeway<\/li>\n<li>Diners Club International<\/li>\n<li>Foodland<\/li>\n<li>Harry & David<\/li>\n<li>Rate<\/li>\n<li>The Opinion Terminal<\/li>\n<li>Teleflora<\/li>\n<li>e-Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Greenlight<\/li>\n<li>GCI<\/li>\n<li>Laithwaites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114952\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114952 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alaska-livery-featured-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"an Alaska Airlines plane\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alaska-livery-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alaska-livery-featured-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alaska-livery-featured-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alaska-livery-featured.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Times_To_Use_Alaska_Airlines\">Best Times To Use Alaska Airlines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're looking for the best cents-per-point value from your Alaska points, you'll want to use as few of them as possible to book the flight you want. That typically means booking as early as possible. As seats sell out, the number of points you need can skyrocket, even if the cash price of the ticket hasn't gone up much. Booking early also can provide access to more award availability, making it possible to redeem an award for more than one passenger on the same reservation.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Factors_To_Consider\">Other Factors To Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are also a few other aspects to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards that make it a standout loyalty program compared to other popular frequent flyer programs. Let's look at these.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Elite_status_benefits\">Elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to earning points on flights operated by the rewards program's own airline, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more generous mileage-earning structure than that of Alaska Airlines. On each Alaska flight credited to Atmos Rewards, you'll earn a sum of points that correlates with the actual number of miles flown and the cabin you're flying in. And if you have elite status, you'll earn 25% to 150% more points on top of that.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137029\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137029 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska-Airlines-lounge-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"A customer at the reception desk at an Alaska Airlines lounge\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska-Airlines-lounge-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska-Airlines-lounge-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska-Airlines-lounge-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alaska-Airlines-lounge-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Alaska Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Major carriers like American, Delta, United, and even Southwest\u00a0primarily award points based on how much you spend on your ticket. Alaska, on the other hand, still largely awards points based on the distance you fly.<\/p>\n<p>You'll also earn more points per dollar spent if you have elite status on any of those carriers above.<\/p>\n<p>Alaska elite bonuses for 2026:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silver:<\/strong> 25%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold:<\/strong> 50%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum:<\/strong> 100%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Titanium:<\/strong> 150%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Partner_airlines_and_credit_cards\">Partner airlines and credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It's no secret that major U.S. airlines have dizzying arrays of co-branded credit cards. And with a lot of credit card options comes ways to earn large welcome bonuses good for many frequent flyer points awards.<\/p>\n<p>Alaska Airlines isn't like this. Instead, Alaska Airlines offers two personal credit cards and one small-business version to earn Alaska points: the <a data-ccid=\"4048132\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-airlines-credit-card\/\">Atmos Ascent Visa Card<\/a>, the <strong>Atmos\u2122 Rewards Summit Visa Infinite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>, and the <a data-ccid=\"4048131\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/alaska-business-credit-card\/\" =_blank>Atmos Visa Business Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main perks of sizable credit card lineups is that it's easier to find a credit card that fits your wallet no matter how often you fly the carrier on the front of the card. And while the Alaska cards have notable perks, such as the Companion Fare, we'll score a point for the competition here since Alaska's cards aren't one-size-fits-all, and the lack of options suggests they should be.<\/p>\n<p>It's also worth pointing out what many see as a negative: the lack of options for transferring points into your Alaska points account. While many airlines offer the ability to earn points with a card like the <a data-ccid=\"3006151\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-card\/\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a> and then move those into your frequent flyer account to redeem for flights, Alaska only offers the option to transfer Bilt Rewards Points at a 1:1 ratio or Marriott points at a 3:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/do-alaska-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">When Do Alaska Airlines Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Buy_Alaska_Airlines_Atmos_Rewards\">How To Buy Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/buy-alaska-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">buy Alaska points<\/a> at $35 per 1,000 points, plus a variable tax recovery fee. While buying Alaska points at this rate (3.5 cents per point) is not always a good idea, it can make sense in the right circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it's easy to justify buying Alaska points if you need to top off your account to make a specific redemption, or the cost of buying points is considerably cheaper than paying for a flight you want outright. Make sure you check the redemption value to see if the cost is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>You'll always get a better deal on point purchases when Alaska Airlines runs a promotion. And depending on the sale, you can earn upwards of 50% bonus points on your purchase, providing further redemption value when it's time to use your points. To keep an eye on active <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/promotions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Airlines promotions<\/a>, bookmark this AwardWallet post.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points are incredibly valuable, and the numbers prove it. No matter where you want to go, Alaska points can get you there, and often for great value. Sure, Alaska points may be more difficult to earn than other carriers' mileage currencies (due to not being a transfer partner for programs like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Membership Rewards<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a>), but few other airline miles provide the redemption value or partner offerings you'll find with Alaska Airlines points.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span id=\"How_much_is_50000_Alaska_points_worth\">How much is 50,000 Alaska points worth?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On average, AwardWallet users typically redeem Atmos Rewards points for 2.22\u00a2, meaning 50,000 Alaska Airlines points are worth nearly $1,095 in flights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span id=\"How_many_points_do_you_need_to_fly_on_Alaska_Airlines\">How many points do you need to fly on Alaska Airlines?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Award flights on Alaska Airlines start at 4,500 points in economy and 15,000 in domestic first class.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span id=\"Can_you_cash_out_Alaska_points\">Can you cash out Alaska points?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, you cannot cash out Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points. There are only four ways to redeem Alaska points \u2014 air travel on Alaska and its partner airlines, hotel stays booked through Alaska Airlines hotels, rental cars, and experiences and events purchased through Atmos Rewards Unlocked Experiences.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span id=\"Can_I_give_my_Alaska_miles_to_someone_else\">Can I give my Alaska miles to someone else?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can share your Alaska Airlines miles with friends and family by transferring them to another Atmos Rewards member's account. Transfers cost $10 per 1,000 miles that you gift to someone else.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the airline points you can earn \u2014 and there&#8217;s a lot \u2014 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points are some of the most valuable. From aspirational business-class redemptions on international airlines to short-hop partner awards, Alaska points go far. 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