How to Earn Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points: Complete Guide
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Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, launched in August 2025 with flexible ways to earn points and achieve elite status. The new program offers members unique choices for earning points and introduces several under-the-radar perks while still utilizing Alaska’s award chart for redemptions.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore all the ways you can earn Atmos Rewards points, from flying to credit cards to everyday spending opportunities. Note that Hawaiian Airlines will fully integrate with the Atmos Rewards program on October 1, 2025.
Earn Atmos Rewards Points by Flying
Alaska Airlines partners with over 30 airlines, including members of the Oneworld alliance. You can earn Atmos Rewards points with all these partners, though some don’t offer Atmos Rewards award redemptions.
Starting in 2026, Atmos Rewards will introduce a unique feature allowing members to choose their preferred earning method from three options:
- Distance-based: Earn 1 point per mile flown (including award redemptions)
- Spending-based: Earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights
- Segment-based: Earn 500 points per segment flown
For distance- or spending-based earning, you’ll earn points according to the current earning charts, which vary depending on which airline operates the flight and where you book. Premium fare classes earn bonus points on top of the usual 100% base points, while basic economy tickets (fare class X or U) only earn 30% of the base points.
To illustrate how these earning methods compare, consider a one-way nonstop Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to New York (JFK), covering approximately 2,421 miles in economy fare class Y for $200:
- Distance-based: 3,632 points (150% of miles flown)
- Spending-based: 1,500 points (5 points per dollar spent)
- Segment-based: 500 points (500 points per segment)
You can change your selection once per calendar year. If you don’t actively choose, you’ll default to the spending-based option.
Earn Bonus Points with Elite Status
All Atmos Rewards elite members earn bonus points on flights, including on Alaska’s 30-plus partner airlines. The bonus depends on your status tier:
- Atmos Silver: 25% bonus points
- Atmos Gold: 50% bonus points
- Atmos Platinum: 100% bonus points
- Atmos Titanium: 150% bonus points
Earn Atmos Rewards Points with Credit Cards
Alaska recently unveiled its overhauled cobranded credit cards, including an all-new premium card. All offer substantial welcome bonuses and ongoing earning opportunities for Atmos Rewards points.
| Credit Card | Welcome Bonus | Earning Structure | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card | 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,000 in first 90 days. Second 100,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $60,000 in a card anniversary year. | • 3x on dining, foreign transactions, and Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines purchases • 1x on all other purchases | $395 |
| Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card | 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare after spending $4,000 in first 120 days. | • 3x on Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines purchases • 2x on gas, EV charging, cable, streaming, and local transit • 1x on all other purchases | $95 |
| Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card | 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare after spending $5,000 in first 90 days. | • 3x on Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines purchases • 2x on gas, EV charging, shipping, and local transit • 1x on all other purchases | $70 for business, $25 per card |
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $95 | |||
| $395 |
Beyond earning points, these cards provide perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, inflight discounts, and status points toward elite status.
Hawaiian Airlines also offers two credit cards that currently earn HawaiianMiles, which transfer to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. Starting October 1, all Hawaiian miles will automatically convert to Atmos Rewards points.
| Credit Card | Welcome Offer | Earning Structure | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® | Up to 80,000 miles: 50,000 miles after spending $2,000 in first 90 days, plus 30,000 miles after spending $5,000 in first 180 days. | • 3x on Hawaiian/Alaska Airlines purchases • 2x on gas, dining, and grocery stores • 1x on all other purchases | $99 |
| Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Business Mastercard® | 50,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 and paying annual fee in first 90 days, plus one-time 50%-off companion discount. | • 3x on Hawaiian/Alaska Airlines purchases • 2x on gas, dining, and office supply stores • 1x on all other purchases | $99 |
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $99 | |||
| $99 |
Transfer Points to Atmos Rewards
You can transfer points to Atmos Rewards from select partners:
Transfer from Bilt Rewards
Bilt Rewards points transfer to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio, though these transfers don’t count toward elite status qualification. Additionally, if you hold the Atmos Rewards Summit or Ascent card, you can earn 3 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible rent when paying through Bilt, up to $50,000 per calendar year.
Transfer from Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy allows members to transfer points to Alaska Airlines at a 3:1 ratio, with a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 points transferred. While this ratio results in some value loss, it can make sense in certain situations.
Pool Points with Family and Friends
You can transfer Atmos Rewards points to friends and family members for a fee of $10 per 1,000 points transferred. This might be worthwhile for small transfers to complete a redemption but can be expensive for larger amounts.
The Atmos Rewards Summit card offers a valuable benefit: the ability to transfer points at no cost with up to 10 Atmos Rewards members, making it ideal for families who want to pool their resources.
Earn Business Rewards with EasyBiz
Alaska’s business rewards program, EasyBiz, allows companies to earn Atmos Rewards points on employee travel in addition to what employees earn on their personal accounts. Businesses earn 1 Atmos Rewards point per dollar spent on base airfare.
According to Alaska, EasyBiz will soon be replaced by Atmos for Business, with bookings expected to open in September 2025. You can already log in with your EasyBiz credentials to explore the new portal.
Earn Atmos Rewards Points with Travel Partners
Hotel Partners
With Alaska Vacations, the program’s hotel booking site, members can earn 1 point per dollar spent at nearly 1 million properties worldwide. You’ll also earn 1,000 status points for every 3,000 points earned through non-air spending with Alaska Vacations.
You can also earn Atmos Rewards points when booking through Alaska’s hotel partners:
| Hotel Partner | Earning Rate |
|---|---|
| Best Western Rewards | 250 Atmos Rewards points per stay on qualifying rates |
| Choice Privileges | 250 Atmos Rewards points per eligible stay |
| Coast Hotels | 500 Atmos Rewards points per qualifying stay |
| IHG Hotels & Resorts | 500 Atmos Rewards points per qualifying stay |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on all qualifying charges or 1 point per dollar spent on the room rate, depending on the hotel |
| Rocketmiles | 500 to 10,000 Atmos Rewards points per night |
Car Rentals and Ride-Hailing Services
Alaska Car Rentals lets members save up to 35% on base rates and earn bonus points on Avis and Budget car rentals:
| Atmos Rewards Membership | Earning Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic members | 500 points per rental |
| Atmos Rewards Visa credit card holders | 750 points per rental |
| Atmos Silver and Gold members | 1,000 points per rental |
| Atmos Platinum and Titanium members | 1,250 points per rental |
Elite members can match their status to Avis Preferred Plus or Avis President’s Club.
You can also earn points through other car rental partners:
| Car Partner | Earning Rate |
|---|---|
| Alamo | 50 points per day on qualifying rentals |
| Avis | Up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals, plus discounts |
| Budget | Up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals, plus discounts |
| Dollar | 150 points per day on rentals of three or more days (through Dec. 31) |
| Hertz | 200 points a day for rentals between 1-4 days; 2,000 points for rentals of 5+ days (through Dec. 31) |
| National | 50 points per day on qualifying rentals |
| Thrifty | 150 points per day on rentals of three or more days |
| Lyft | 2 points per dollar on everyday rides; 3 points per dollar on airport and elevated rides |
Cruises
Alaska Airlines offers a cruise booking platform where members can earn 1 point per dollar spent on the purchase price (excluding taxes and fees). You’ll also earn 1,000 status points for every 3,000 points earned through Alaska Airlines Cruises.
Earn Atmos Rewards Points with Other Partners
Atmos Rewards Shopping
Alaska’s shopping portal, recently renamed Atmos Rewards Shopping, allows members to earn points at over 1,100 online retailers by clicking through the portal. You can also install the Atmos Rewards Shopping browser extension to get alerts for points-earning opportunities. Additionally, there are in-store offers that you can link to your credit card for earning points during in-person shopping.
Atmos Rewards Dining
When you set up an Atmos Rewards Dining account and add a credit card, you’ll automatically earn points when dining at participating restaurants. The earning rate depends on your membership status:
- Basic members: 1 point per 2 dollars spent
- Select members: 3 points per dollar spent (sign up for email alerts to reach this level)
- VIP members: 5 points per dollar spent (after dining 11 times in 12 months)
You may earn additional points by leaving restaurant reviews or participating in promotions. For example, at the time of writing, new members can earn 500 bonus points when they join and spend $30 on dining in the first 30 days.
Other Partners
Atmos Rewards partners with several other companies to award points on everyday purchases and activities:
- 1-800-flowers.com
- Teleflora
- The Opinion Terminal
- Carrs-Safeway
- E-Rewards
- Diners Club International
- Greenlight
- GCI
- Harry & David
- Laithwaites
- Rate
Many of these partnerships are eligible for status points. You can learn more on Alaska’s “Everyday partners” page.
Buy Atmos Rewards Points
If you need more points, you can purchase them directly from Alaska at a rate of 3.5 cents each. Considering that Atmos Rewards points are valued at approximately 1.5 cents each, this isn’t generally a good deal.
However, if you only need a small number of points to reach a redemption threshold, purchasing might make sense—especially during promotional periods when Alaska offers discounts on point purchases.
Maximizing Your Atmos Rewards Earnings
To get the most from the Atmos Rewards program, consider these strategies:
- Choose the right earning method: Starting in 2026, select the earning path (distance, spending, or segment) that best matches your travel patterns
- Use the right credit card: The new Atmos Rewards credit cards offer substantial earning opportunities, especially on travel and everyday purchases
- Double-dip with partners: Earn points through both the Atmos Rewards program and partner programs when possible
- Reach elite status: The bonus points from elite status can significantly increase your earnings on flights
- Shop and dine strategically: Use the shopping portal and dining program to earn points on purchases you’d make anyway
- Pool points with family: If you have the Summit card, take advantage of the free point pooling benefit
Bottom Line
The new Atmos Rewards program offers numerous ways to earn points beyond just flying. With flexible earning options, generous credit card bonuses, and partnerships across travel, shopping, and dining, you can accumulate points for valuable redemptions without being a frequent flyer or big spender.
One of the program’s most innovative features is the upcoming ability to choose how you earn points on flights. By analyzing your travel patterns and selecting the most advantageous earning method, you can maximize your returns and work toward elite status more efficiently.
As Hawaiian Airlines fully integrates into the program on October 1, 2025, members will have even more opportunities to earn and redeem points across an expanded network, making Atmos Rewards an increasingly valuable loyalty program for travelers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Hawaiian Airlines fully integrate with Atmos Rewards?
Hawaiian Airlines will fully integrate with the Atmos Rewards program on October 1, 2025. At that time, all HawaiianMiles will automatically convert to Atmos Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio.
How do I choose my preferred earning method for flights?
Starting in 2026, you’ll be able to select your preferred earning method (distance-based, spending-based, or segment-based) through your Atmos Rewards account settings. You can change your selection once per calendar year. If you don’t make a selection, you’ll default to the spending-based option.
Do points transfers from Bilt or Marriott count toward elite status?
No, points transferred from Bilt Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy do not count toward Atmos Rewards elite status qualification.
How much does it cost to transfer points to friends or family?
Standard transfers cost $10 per 1,000 points. However, if you hold the Atmos Rewards Summit card, you can transfer points to up to 10 designated Atmos Rewards members at no cost.
Can I earn points on award flights?
Yes, if you choose the distance-based earning method, you’ll earn 1 point per mile flown, even on award redemptions.
What happens to my EasyBiz account?
EasyBiz will be replaced by Atmos for Business, with bookings expected to open in September 2025. Your EasyBiz miles have already been converted to Atmos Rewards points, and you can log in with your existing credentials to explore the new portal.
