How to earn Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points
Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ much-anticipated joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, launched in August. With it came a slew of under-the-radar perks and a unique way to choose how to earn points and elite status. Though Atmos Rewards introduced new benefits and changes, compared to its predecessor program, Mileage Plan, it will still utilize Alaska’s award chart.
So, if you're wondering how you can earn Atmos Rewards points for your next redemption, keep reading to find out more.
Note that Hawaiian Airlines will fully integrate with the Atmos Rewards program Oct. 1.
Related: Are we all (mostly) winners? My take on Alaska's new unified Atmos Rewards program
Earn Atmos Rewards points by flying
Alaska Airlines partners with over 30 airlines, including but not limited to members of the Oneworld alliance. You can earn Atmos Rewards points with all of these partners, but a few do not offer Atmos Rewards award redemptions.
For now, Atmos Rewards uses a distance‑based points-earning structure. However, in 2026, the program will introduce two new ways to earn points — and members will get to choose which method they prefer.
- 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 per the current earning charts depending on which airline operates the flight and whose site you use to 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.
For instance, say you booked a one-way nonstop Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), a distance of roughly 2,421 miles in economy fare class Y for $200 on alaskaair.com. Here’s what you would take home depending on which points-earning path you chose:
- Distance-based: 3,632 points (150% of your miles flown)
- Spending-based: 1,500 points (5 points per dollar spent)
- Segment-based: 500 points (500 points per segment)
As you can see, it’s worth putting some thought into which method will be most lucrative for your travel plans. For instance, if you mostly use Alaska Airlines for short, nonstop domestic flights under 500 miles, the segment-based approach could work best. You may prefer the spending-based path if you typically book cash tickets (and especially if you hold an Atmos Rewards cobranded credit card), or distance-based if you often book long-haul flights with miles.
You can change your selection, which also determines how you earn elite status, up to once per calendar year. If you don't 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 number of bonus points you’ll receive 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
Related: What exactly is elite status in travel — and how can I get it?
Earn Atmos Rewards points with credit cards
Along with its new loyalty program, Alaska recently unveiled its overhauled cobranded credit cards and an all-new premium card. All are offering a sizable chunk of Atmos Rewards points — as well as a valuable companion certificate — as part of their welcome bonuses. Plus, you'll earn Atmos Rewards points on everyday purchases.
Here’s an overview of the Atmos Rewards program’s three card offerings:
| Credit card | Welcome bonus | Earning structure | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. |
| $395 | |
Earn 60,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account, plus receive a 30% global flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account. |
| $95 | |
Earn 60,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. |
| $70 for business, $25 per card |
Beyond earning points, the above cards provide perks like free checked bags, priority boarding and inflight discounts. They also earn status points toward your next Atmos Rewards elite status tier.
Though it will not fully integrate with the Atmos Rewards program until Oct. 1, Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles also offers two credit cards. Hawaiian miles currently transfer to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 rate; starting in October, all Hawaiian miles will transition to Atmos Rewards points.
Here are the current Hawaiian cards offered:
| Credit card | Welcome offer | Earning structure | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® | Earn up to 80,000 miles: Earn 50,000 miles after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening. Plus, earn 30,000 miles after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 180 days. |
| $99 |
Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Business Mastercard® | Earn 50,000 bonus Hawaiian miles after spending $4,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee within 90 days from account opening. Plus, earn a one-time 50%-off companion discount for round-trip economy travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines. |
| $99 |
The information for the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and World Elite Business Mastercard has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Transfer Atmos Rewards points
Alaska Airlines’ transfer partners haven’t changed. You can still transfer points from Bilt Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy, and there’s a new way to share points with friends and family members.
What about HawaiianMiles? For now, you can still transfer HawaiianMiles to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. As noted above, the HawaiianMiles program will officially end Oct. 1, when your remaining Hawaiian miles will automatically be moved into your Atmos Rewards account.
Transfer from Bilt Rewards
If you’re a member of Bilt Rewards, you can transfer Bilt Points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. However, Bilt points transfers are not eligible for Atmos status points.
Plus, if you hold the Atmos Rewards Summit or Atmos Rewards Ascent, you can earn 3 Atmos Rewards points for every dollar spent on eligible rent when paying through Bilt, on up to $50,000 per calendar year (terms apply).
Transfer from Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy allows members to transfer points to Alaska Airlines at a 3:1 ratio, plus 5,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points you transfer.
While the 3:1 ratio may cause you to lose some value, there are situations where it could make sense to convert Marriott points to airline miles.
Pool Atmos Rewards points with family and friends
Finally, you can transfer Atmos Rewards points to friends and family members — but the program charges $10 per 1,000 points transferred. That fee may be worth it if you just need a few thousand more points for a big redemption, but it could add up fast for larger transfers.
If pooling points with family and friends is important to you, you might want to consider applying for the Atmos Rewards Summit card. One major perk of this card is the ability to transfer points at no additional cost back and forth with up to 10 Atmos Rewards members. That’s great news for families and friend groups who’d like to pool their resources toward a flight.
Earn business rewards with EasyBiz
Alaska currently offers a business rewards program called EasyBiz, which allows businesses to earn Atmos Rewards points on employee travel (on top of what employees earn on their personal loyalty accounts). If you had an EasyBiz and/or Hawaiian Airlines Corporate Travel account before the launch of Atmos Rewards, your miles are now Atmos Rewards points.
With EasyBiz, companies can earn 1 Atmos Rewards point per dollar spent on base airfare. They can also access other features, like 24-hour reservation holds, ticket reports and travel management tools.
According to Alaska’s site, Atmos for Business will soon replace EasyBiz, though it’s unclear if or how the program will change during the rebranding. Atmos for Business bookings are slated to open in September 2025, but you can log in with your EasyBiz credentials now and explore the new portal.
Earn Atmos Rewards points with travel partners
Atmos Rewards offers several ways to earn points on travel other than flying. Read on to learn how you can boost your Atmos Rewards balance on hotels, rental cars, cruises and more.
Earn points with Alaska’s hotel partners
With Alaska Vacations, the program’s hotel booking site, Atmos Rewards members can access exclusive pricing and 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 hotels through one of Alaska’s partners:
| Hotel partner | Earning rate |
|---|---|
Best Western Rewards | Earn 250 Atmos Rewards points per stay on qualifying rates. |
Choice Privileges | Earn 250 Atmos Rewards points per eligible stay. |
Coast Hotels | Earn 500 Atmos Rewards points per qualifying stay. |
IHG Hotels & Resorts | Earn 500 Atmos Rewards points per qualifying stay. |
Marriott Bonvoy | Earn 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 | Earn 500 to 10,000 Atmos Rewards points per night. |
Earn points on car rentals and ride-hailing services
Similar to Alaska Vacations, Alaska Car Rentals lets members save up to 35% on base rates and earn bonus points on Avis and Budget car rentals as follows:
| 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 |
And, if you hold Atmos elite status, you can match it to Avis Preferred Plus or Avis President’s Club.
Alternatively, you can earn points on rentals booked through one of Atmos Rewards’ car partners as follows:
| Car partner | Earning rate |
|---|---|
Alamo | Earn 50 points per day on qualifying rentals at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. |
Avis | Earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals at participating locations, plus discounts. |
Budget | Earn up to 1,250 points on qualifying rentals at participating locations, plus discounts. |
Dollar | Earn 150 points per day on all rentals of three or more days (through Dec. 31). |
Hertz | Earn 200 points a day for rentals between one and four days, and 2,000 points for rentals of five-plus days (through Dec. 31). |
National | Earn 50 points per day on qualifying rentals at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. |
Thrifty | Earn 150 points per day on rentals of three or more days. |
Lyft | Earn 2 points per dollar spent on everyday Lyft rides, and 3 points per dollar spent on airport and elevated Lyft rides. Link your accounts to get started. |
Related: Use these tips to never pay full price for a rental car
Book a cruise
Alaska Airlines also offers a cruise booking platform, where Atmos Rewards members can earn 1 point per dollar spent on the purchase price of their cruise (excluding taxes and fees). Plus, you’ll earn 1,000 status points for every 3,000 points earned through non-air spending with Alaska Airlines Cruises.
Related: I booked a sailing through American Airlines Cruises — was it worth it?
Earn Atmos Rewards points with other partners
Travel bookings aren't the only way to rack up more Atmos Rewards points. You can earn points on everyday purchases, like shopping and dining with Atmos Rewards' other partners.
These points are in addition to what you'll earn with the card you use to pay, so be sure to choose the right card — for example, one of the top dining cards or best cards for online shopping.
Atmos Rewards Shopping
Alaska Airlines’ shopping portal, recently rechristened Atmos Rewards Shopping, allows members to earn points online at over 1,100 retailers when they click through the portal to the merchant’s site. Or, install the Atmos Rewards Shopping button on your desktop browser to get alerts for points-earning opportunities at your favorite stores.
There are also in-store offers that you can link to your credit card to earn extra points while shopping in person.
Atmos Rewards Dining
When you set up an Atmos Rewards Dining account and add a credit card, you’ll automatically get points when you dine at participating restaurants and pay with that card.
You’ll earn up to 5 points per dollar spent on your total bill, including taxes and tip, depending on your membership status. Basic members earn just 1 point per 2 dollars spent. If you sign up for email alerts, you'll become a Select member and earn 3 points per dollar spent. After dining 11 times in 12 months, you'll reach VIP status and earn the maximum 5 points per dollar spent.
You may be able to earn additional points by leaving reviews for restaurants or participating in promotions. For example, at the time of writing, you can earn 500 bonus points when you join Atmos Rewards Dining and spend $30 on eating out in the first 30 days.
Related: Can you earn rewards with a dining rewards program and a credit card at the same time?
Other partners
Atmos Rewards partners with several other companies to award points on your everyday purchases, as well as certain other activities like filling out surveys. These include:
- 1-800-flowers.com
- Teleflora
- The Opinion Terminal
- Carrs-Safeway
- E-Rewards
- Diners Club International
- Greenlight
- GCI
- Harry & David
- Laithwaites
- Rate
Even better, many of these are eligible for status points. Learn more about earning points at Alaska's "Everyday partners" page.
Buy Alaska miles
If you need more Atmos Rewards points, the program lets you buy them — for an eye-popping 3.5 cents each. Considering we only value Atmos Rewards points at 1.5 cents apiece per our September 2025 estimates, that’s not a great deal.
However, if you just need a handful of points to reach your next redemption, purchasing them could make sense — especially if you can take advantage of a promotion on buying points.
Bottom line
There are many ways to earn Atmos Rewards points (and elite status) aside from flying. You can also earn points with other travel, credit card spending, shopping, dining and more. This means you don't have to be a devoted Alaska Airlines flyer or high spender to earn enough points for an excellent redemption, like flying business class to Japan.
One of the highlights of the Atmos Rewards program is the ability to choose how you earn points on flights, starting in 2026. So, consider your travel plans and choose the points-earning path that makes the most sense.
Updated 10/29/2025
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.