#1 Among Airlines
Point Value
1.6 ¢
Program Score
8.2
Atmos Rewards associated alliance is oneworld Alliance
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The best way to earn Atmos points is by flying on Alaska, Hawaiian, or one of their partner airlines. Alaska currently offers three co-branded credit cards that can earn a substantial number of points, and Hawaiian has two co-branded cards. All earn Atmos points. There are also other, lower-value ways to earn points.
Atmos Rewards members can choose how they earn points and status points on Alaska and Hawaiian flights, with three earning options: distance traveled, price paid, or segments flown.
You can select your preferred earning method beginning October 1, 2026, and your selection will apply to flights departing January 1, 2027, or later. Existing members who do not make a selection will continue earning based on distance flown, while new members who join beginning in 2027 will default to price-based earning. You can change your earning method once per calendar year for future travel.
Here’s how each option works on eligible paid flights:
Award flights do not earn redeemable Atmos points, but they do earn status points. Starting January 1, 2027, the number of status points you earn on an award ticket depends on your selected earning method:
Important: Paid Saver fares do not earn Atmos points or status points. This applies to Saver fares booked on or after June 11, 2026, for travel on or after August 1, 2026.
Elite members also receive bonus redeemable points on eligible flights, but these bonuses do not increase the status points earned:
The best earning method depends on how and where you fly:
Points Navigator Tip: For flights that actually earn based on the ticket price, distance and price-based earning break even at 20 cents per flown mile. For example:
Starting January 1, 2027, your selected earning method also applies to eligible partner flights, but the rules vary slightly depending on the airline and how the ticket is booked.
American Airlines is a special case: Your selected earning method applies to eligible American flights regardless of where you book. To earn Atmos points instead of AAdvantage miles, add your Atmos Rewards number to the reservation.
For price-based earners on eligible flights booked directly with other partner airlines, earnings are based on cabin:
This means choosing price-based earning does not always mean earning based on the actual ticket price when flying partners. Eligibility can also vary by airline, flight number, fare class, and booking channel, so check the individual partner page before booking.
Alaska and Hawaiian have a combined five co-branded credit cards that earn Atmos points redeemable on either airline or their partners. Alaska offers a premium personal card, a lower-tier personal card, and a business card. Hawaiian has one personal card and one business card.
Bilt is currenty the only transferable points program that partners with Atmos. If one of the new Bilt 2.0 cards works for you, and you can maximize it to earn points on your housing, we highly recommend signing up for one for its strong transfer partners, regardless of your airline loyalty.
Note that Atmos announced in September 2026 that Bank of America will become a new transfer partner. No other details have been announced yet, and Bank of America does not currently have any airline or hotel transfer partners. We'll update this section as more information becomes available.
A unique way to earn Atmos points is using one of the two Atmos personal cards to pay rent through Bilt. Cardmembers can link their Atmos card to their Bilt account and earn 3x points on rent payments, up to $50,000 per year. You will have to pay a 3% fee to do this, so you're effectively buying Atmos points for 1¢ per point. Since we value Atmos points at 1.6¢ per point, this can be a good deal if you consistently get a high value when redeeming Atmos points. Note that this is only available on the Atmos Summit and Ascent cards, not the Business card. Rent spending also earns status points toward elite status.
Transfer points to another member
Atmos lets you transfer points to another member for a fee of $10 per 1,000 points plus a $25 processing fee per transaction. This can help consolidate points for an award, but we don't recommend this as the cost often makes it a poor value unless you're only topping off an account.
Create a Network with the Summit card
If you have the Atmos Summit card, you can create a network with up to 10 Atmos members and share points between members at no cost. This is the best option for families or groups who regularly earn Atmos points, as it eliminates the standard transfer fees.
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The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card is offering 100,000 points after spending $6000 in 3 months. That’s up 20,000 points over their standard offer of 80,000 points, which requires $4000 in 3 months. The annual fee is $395. The elevated offer also includes a 25K Global Companion Award. The Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature also has an elevated offer, with 80,000 points after spending $5000 in total within 3 months. That's up 30,000 points from the standard offer of 50,000 points, which requires $2,5000 in spending. The annual fee is $95. The elevated offer also includes a $99 Companion Fare.
SAS EuroBonus is offering a generous paid status match for elite members of several airline loyalty programs without needing any flight activity. There is a long list of included airlines, like American Airlines, United, Alaska, JetBlue, and Southwest. The costs to match to SAS Silver is €89 (approximately $100), Gold for €199 ($223), or Diamond for €349 ($391). One particularly interesting opportunity is that Southwest Companion Pass holders qualify for top-tier SAS Diamond status, while Southwest A-List Preferred members can match to Gold. Both Gold and Diamond include SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, such as priority check-in, boarding, additional baggage allowances, and lounge access when flying internationally on eligible SkyTeam airlines, including Delta. For travelers primarily interested in those alliance benefits, Gold may be the better value since it costs considerably less than Diamond. Once approved, your new status lasts through the remainder of your current SAS EuroBonus membership year plus another 12 months, potentially providing nearly two years of benefits depending on when your membership year ends. This could be a valuable opportunity for travelers who already hold qualifying airline status and regularly fly SkyTeam airlines, but be sure you'll use the benefits enough to justify the fee. You can review eligible programs and apply for the status match here.
Atmos Rewards has released its October Members Day Global Getaways, with discounted one-way awards to six international destinations starting at 20,000 points. Fly to Seoul starting at 20,000 points; Paris, Helsinki, and Munich starting at 25,000; and Stavanger and Sapporo starting at 30,000. You must book by October 10, 2026, for travel between January 15 and March 8, 2027. There is also some overlap with Atmos' new Communities feature announced last week. Seoul is one of the 10 Bonus Points Challenge destinations for Families on the Go, while Helsinki is one of the 10 for Global Locals. Visiting new destinations on your Community's list earns progressively larger amounts of bonus points and status points, with up to 10,000 of each available for visiting all 10. Read more about Atmos communities here and read all the details about the Global Getaways for October here.
Atmos Rewards has launched a new Communities feature, allowing members to choose one of six groups based on how and where they travel. Joining is completely free, and members are allowed to switch communities once per calendar year. The six options are Club 49 for Alaska residents, Huakaʻi by Hawaiian for Hawaii residents, Global Locals for international travelers, Active Escapes for outdoor travelers, Culinary Journeys for food-focused travelers, and Families on the Go for families with children. Global Locals and Families on the Go offer the most intriguing benefits. Global Locals members earn 10% bonus status points on international travel and 1 status point for every 25 Atmos points transferred from an eligible loyalty partner. Families on the Go members receive 20% of the points back on award flights for children 12 and younger, including eligible partner awards, with no annual cap. Be aware this is a points rebate, so you still have to pay for the full points price, and then you'll receive 20% back after travel is completed. All six communities also include bonus-point challenges, exclusive flight deals, 20% off community-specific Atmos Rewards Unlocked experiences, and partner offers.
Redeeming Atmos points for airfare is by far the best use of your points. When Alaska and Hawaiian combined their loyalty programs into Atmos, they fortunately kept their popular award charts, which is why you are often able to get outsized value on your award redemptions.
Check out all their award charts here (scroll halfway down the page), and see some of our favorite sweet spots below.
Atmos Rewards members can join one of six free Communities based on how they travel or where they live. You can choose only one Community at a time and can change your selection once per calendar year.
Most Communities include benefits such as exclusive flight deals, partner offers, discounts on select Atmos Rewards Unlocked experiences, and a Bonus Points Challenge. Each Community has 10 designated destinations, and you'll earn progressively larger amounts of bonus points and status points as you visit new destinations on the list. Visiting all 10 earns a total of 10,000 bonus points and 10,000 status points.
There are two options that stand out for their potential value though:
The other Communities are Culinary Journeys, Active Escapes, Club 49 for Alaska residents, and Huakaʻi by Hawaiian for Hawaii residents. You can read more about all Atmos Communities here.
Discover your points' highest-value redemption options. Use the filters to find the optimal sweet spot for your next trip.
Even though flights are priced dynamically and the award charts are “Starting at” prices, this is where most of the sweet spots are found.
Atmos pricing can vary by date, so use calendar view or flexible-date searches to find awards near the lowest chart prices.
British Airways awards through Atmos can carry high fuel surcharges, especially on flights to Europe. Check American, Aer Lingus, Finnair, or other partners before booking BA-operated flights.
Atmos prices mixed-cabin awards based on the highest cabin included, even if only one short segment is in a premium cabin. Check each segment before booking.
Atmos charges a $20/person partner award booking fee, and those fees are not refundable if you cancel. Modify the award instead of canceling when possible, and note that Summit cardholders avoid the fee entirely.
The Atmos program is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. It is best suited for more advanced users who can take advantage of its partner network and are willing to be strategic with redemptions. It’s one of the top loyalty programs in the hobby, with strong sweet spots both on Alaska and Hawaiian flights and across its partners.
The lack of major credit card transfer partners is the biggest limitation, as only Bilt and Marriott points currently transfer into Atmos. If you live in Seattle or another West Coast hub, or travel frequently to Hawaii, Atmos is a clear win. It may not be the best program for beginners, but it’s worth joining while you learn. The more time you spend in the hobby, the easier it becomes to take advantage of its best opportunities.
Atmos Rewards has four elite status tiers: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium. You earn status by collecting status points throughout the calendar year, with higher tiers requiring more status points and providing additional benefits.
All Atmos elite members receive:
Premium Class benefit changes:: Starting November 2, 2026, Atmos Platinum and Titanium members can bring one adult companion plus all companions under age 18 into Premium Class at no additional cost, as long as everyone is on the same flight and reservation. Saver fares are excluded. Beginning in February 2027, Silver members will no longer receive complimentary Premium Class upgrades at booking, but will remain eligible for upgrades within 48 hours of departure.
The benefits for each tier depend on which airline you fly with - Alaska, Hawaiian, American, or oneworld. The Status Levels below are when flying on Alaska only. You can see benefits for Hawaiian, American, and oneworld partners <a href="https://www.alaskaair.com/atmosrewards/content/benefits/global" target="_blank">here</a>
All Silver benefits plus:
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All Gold benefits plus:
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All Platinum benefits plus:
On Alaska
On Hawaiian
Beyond elite status, you can unlock additional rewards by reaching specific Status Point milestones before reaching the next status level.
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Your Atmos points remain active as long as your account is in good standing. Canceling a credit card will not impact your points, as they are tied directly to your Atmos account. Bank of America cards are subject to the B of A 1/24 Rule, which states that the card "may not be available to you if you currently have or have had the card in the preceding 24 months." This means you will have to wait 24 months after closing your account before being eligible for a new card again. The Atmos Summit card does not have this language in their terms, but it is a new card released in August 2025, so this rule may get added to the terms once the card is closer to being 24 months old.
In August 2025, Alaska’s loyalty program was renamed Atmos Rewards, the joint program with Hawaiian after their 2024 merger. You can earn Atmos points by flying either airline or partners, and by using any of their five co-branded credit cards.
Atmos Rewards is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. You earn points for flights and status points toward elite tiers. You can redeem points for flights on either airline or partners, while status points help earn elite status and unlock benefits based on your tier.
Holding Atmos elite status is the best path to free upgrades on Alaska. All tiers qualify, though higher tiers clear more often. Earn status by flying Alaska, Hawaiian, or partner airlines, or by spending on co-branded credit cards.
Yes, but only with a paid or award First Class ticket on flights operated by Alaska or Hawaiian. One flight on your itinerary must be at least 2,000 miles, or travel to, through, or from Alaska. Upgraded First Class tickets do not include lounge access.
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