One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?”
The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards are worth more than others, and our goal is to give you a sense of how they stack up.
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**Calculated using data from Gondola (a free hotel search and direct booking platform for frequent travelers).
Top points and miles news for October
Alaska Airlines has just made a slew of announcements that will be music to the ears of Atmos Rewards members.
Beginning in 2028, Alaska will roll out its Aurora premium experience across its Boeing 787 fleet and at least 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10s. It will be the first time Alaska has operated lie-flat seats on narrow-body aircraft, and even more exciting, the MAX 10s will have 12 lie-flat suites with direct aisle access.
Hawaiian's A330s will also receive luxurious Leihoku Suites, and both airlines will add a premium economy cabin in 2028. New lounges are on the way, too, including a massive flagship lounge in Seattle for long-haul premium flyers and top-tier elite members.
Atmos Rewards members can now choose how they earn both redeemable points and elite status on flights taken from Jan. 1, 2027. There are three choices:
- By distance: 1 point per mile
- By spending: 5 points per dollar
- By segments: 500 points per flight
Existing members will default to distance, and new members will default to spend. But members can switch their earning method once per calendar year.
You can currently transfer Bilt and Marriott Bonvoy points to Atmos Rewards. But starting in 2027, select Bank of America cardholders will be able to transfer points to Atmos Rewards. We don't yet know the transfer ratio or which cards will qualify, though. Atmos Rewards will also launch a new debit card in 2027 that earns points on everyday spending and refresh its business credit card later in 2026, adding perks such as lounge passes and same-day flight changes.
Top offers for earning points and miles in October
October's cobranded credit card offer of the month is the suite of Delta SkyMiles credit cards, where you can earn up to 200,000 bonus SkyMiles, statement credits, Delta Comfort Flight Certificates and more.
Here are some of the best welcome offers this month for those seeking a new travel rewards card that earns transferable points or miles.
- American Express Platinum Card®: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within three months from account opening, plus receive a $300 credit to use on hotel and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel in the first cardholder year.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 75,000 bonus points
after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- American Express® Gold Card: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
