Atmos Rewards (Alaska and Hawaiian), explained
The program that replaced Alaska Mileage Plan kept what made it valuable: a published partner chart priced by distance, with stopovers. How Atmos works in 2026, its best uses, the Bank of America cards, and why Bilt is the way in.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines combined their programs into Atmos Rewards in August 2025. The name changed, but the partner chart stayed: one-way awards on oneworld airlines and partners such as Qatar, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Starlux, priced by distance and allowing a stopover. Atmos points carry a typical value of about 1.55¢, the highest of any U.S. airline. The catch is getting points in: among the big banks, only Bilt transfers to Atmos.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines · oneworld
At a glance
Atmos Rewards
Partner business class to Europe, the Middle East and Asia on a published chart, with a stopover on one-way awards.
- Typical value per point
- 1.55¢
- Partner awards priced by distance
- Chart
- Allowed on each one-way international award
- 1 stopover
- The only major bank transfer partner
- Bilt
How partner awards are pricedWhere Atmos points go furthestHow to earn Atmos pointsThe credit cardsStatus, briefly
How partner awards are priced
Partner awards are priced by distance on three regional charts: the Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia-Pacific. These are saver ("starting at") prices; some partners show higher prices when no saver space exists.
| Europe, Middle East, Africa | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 miles | 7,500 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 22,500 |
| 1,501–3,500 miles | 22,500 | 30,000 | 45,000 | 67,500 |
| 3,501–5,000 miles | 27,500 | 35,000 | 55,000 | 82,500 |
| 5,001–7,000 miles | 35,000 | 45,000 | 70,000 | 105,000 |
| 7,001–10,000 miles | 42,500 | 55,000 | 85,000 | 130,000 |
| Asia-Pacific | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 miles | 7,500 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 22,500 |
| 1,501–3,000 miles | 25,000 | 32,500 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| 3,001–5,000 miles | 30,000 | 40,000 | 60,000 | 90,000 |
| 5,001–7,000 miles | 37,500 | 50,000 | 75,000 | 110,000 |
| 7,001–10,000 miles | 42,500 | 55,000 | 85,000 | 130,000 |
Alaska and Hawaiian flights have their own "from" prices that can rise with demand, starting at 4,500 points for flights under 700 miles.
Where Atmos points go furthest
Boston to Ireland
Aer Lingus to Dublin
45,000points one-way in business
A short transatlantic flight that fits the 1,501–3,500-mile band.
Plus $20 and taxes
New York or Washington to Doha
Qatar Airways to Doha
70,000points one-way in business
Qsuite on equipped aircraft. Continuing to the Maldives costs 85,000 with a Doha stopover of up to 14 days.
Saver space is the constraint
West Coast to Japan
Japan Airlines to Tokyo
from 60,000points one-way in business
The chart starts at 60,000 for 3,001–5,000 miles and 75,000 for 5,001–7,000 miles. Mixed-cabin itineraries price at the highest cabin, so check every segment’s cabin.
Read the itinerary carefully
Alaska and Hawaiian
West Coast to Hawaii
from 12,500points one-way in economy
No partner fee on Alaska or Hawaiian flights. First class starts at 30,000 and can price higher.
No blackout dates
Qantas, Fiji Airways
Australia and New Zealand
85,000points one-way in business from the West Coast
Los Angeles–Nadi–Auckland is 75,000, with a stopover in Fiji.
Stopover in Fiji
Within Europe or Asia
Short partner flights
7,500points economy · 15,000 business, under 1,500 miles
Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and others, plus the $20 fee.
Good when cash fares are high
How to earn Atmos points
Transfer from Bilt
1:1. American Express, Chase, Capital One and Citi do not transfer to Atmos.
Bank of America, from 2027
Alaska says eligible Bank of America card points will transfer into Atmos in 2027; no ratio has been announced.
Marriott
60,000 Marriott points become 25,000 Atmos points, according to Marriott.
Fly
From October 1, 2026, members choose how to earn on flights from 2027: by distance, by price paid or by segment, according to Alaska. Saver fares earn no points or status points.
The credit cards
Issued by Bank of America.
Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite
A Global Companion Award each anniversary, usable on Alaska, Hawaiian, oneworld and partners; 3x on Alaska and Hawaiian, dining and foreign purchases; partner award fee waived; 8 lounge passes a year.
Current offer at the issuer →
Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature
A $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each year after $6,000 of spending, on Alaska and Hawaiian flights within North America, including Hawaii; a free checked bag and preferred boarding for the cardholder and up to six guests on the same reservation.
Current offer at the issuer →
Atmos Rewards Visa Business
A refreshed business card is due in late 2026, according to Alaska.
Current offer at the issuer →Status, briefly
Silver at 20,000 status points, Gold at 40,000, Platinum at 80,000 and Titanium at 135,000, with earning bonuses of 25% to 150%.
Where it shines
- A published partner chart, priced by distance, on strong oneworld partners
- A stopover on one-way awards
- No change or cancellation fees
- The highest typical value of any U.S. airline currency
Where it falls short
- Only Bilt transfers in among the big banks
- $20 partner fee per person, each way
- Chart prices are starting levels, and the lowest levels have limited availability
- Card offers and terms are still settling after the merger
The Atelier Take
Worth holding for oneworld business class with a stopover; for most people, Bilt is the practical way to fill the account.
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