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Best time to apply for Atmos Rewards cards based on offer history
Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG. She joined the TPG team in 2023 and is excited to take points and miles beginners with her on a journey toward maximizing rewards.
August 26, 2026 • 11 min read
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Quick summary
Atmos Rewards is the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, offering three cobranded cards with travel-focused benefits.
Welcome offers on these cards have historically included bonus points, companion fares, and flight discount codes, with the most valuable bonuses typically appearing when both high point amounts and companion fares are included.
Bonus values and eligibility requirements can change frequently, so timing your application can impact the value you receive.
TPG's valuations as of September 2026 provide context for the potential worth of these offers.
What to consider
Offers discussed are publicly available and may change or become unavailable at any time.
Companion fares and discount codes often require payment of taxes and fees from $23.
Bonus values are based on TPG's September 2026 valuations and do not include issuer-provided figures.
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A detailed breakdown of historical offer trends and specific guidance on when to apply for the highest-value bonuses.
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There are three Atmos Rewards cobranded cards (two personal and one business), all of which offer solid benefits and travel-related perks for cardmembers. They also feature some valuable welcome offers to collect a stash of Atmos Rewards points.
Now that we've seen some bonuses introduced across this lineup, we can help you decide on a good time to apply. Keep in mind that offers can change at any time, and some mentioned in this article may no longer be available.
We're also only discussing publicly available offers in this article, but know that targeted offers with more bonus points could exist.
With that in mind, let's dive into the bonuses offered with the Atmos Rewards cards.
Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days from account opening.
When the welcome offer is more than 60,000 points and includes a companion fare.
Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, earn 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 or more on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
When the offer is more than 80,000 points and includes a25,000-point Global Companion Award.
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
When the offer is more than 60,000 points and includes a companion fare.
Atmos Rewards Ascent
With the Atmos Rewards Ascent, you can expect useful, high-value perks when you fly with Alaska or Hawaiian in exchange for a modest $95 annual fee.
Welcome offer history
Here are the welcome offers we have seen on the Atmos Rewards Ascent:
Approximate date
Welcome offer
Value*
September 2026 to now
Earn 50,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $1,500 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$775 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
July to September 2026
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $2,500 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,085 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
May to June 2026
Earn 50,000 bonus points and a $0 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$775 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
April to May 2026
Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days from account opening.
$1,240 in points, plus the value of the companion fare and flight discount
January to April 2026
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,085 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
October 2025 to January 2026
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 from account opening. Plus, receive a 30% global flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening.
$930 in points, plus the value of the companion fare and global flight discount code
August to October 2025
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 120 days from account opening.
$1,240 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG's September 2026 valuations and is not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The highest welcome bonus we've seen offered a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, you could earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days from account opening.
When to apply
We generally recommend applying when the bonus provides more than 60,000 points and includes a companion fare.
The Atmos Rewards Summit is an excellent choice for Alaska or Hawaiian loyalists who want to enjoy top benefits and elevated earning rates in multiple categories, including all foreign transactions, for a $395 annual fee.
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Welcome offer history
Here are the welcome offers we have seen on the Atmos Rewards Summit:
Approximate date
Welcome offer
Value*
September 2026 to now
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,473
July to September 2026
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,628
April to June 2026
Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, earn 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 or more on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,938 in points, plus the value of the flight discount code
October 2025 to April 2026
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,628
August to October 2025
Earn 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,938
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG's valuations and is not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The best bonus we've seen on this card offered a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after account opening. Additionally, you could earn 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 or more on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
Note that the 25,000-point Global Companion Award included with this highest-ever welcome offer is separate from the card's 100,000-point Global Companion Award, which cardholders can earn after spending $60,000 or more on purchases in a cardmember year.
When to apply
From what we've seen in the card's limited history, if you find an offer providing more than 80,000 points and including a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, it's a good time to apply.
Business travelers who frequently fly on Alaska and Hawaiian have plenty to like about the Atmos Rewards Business, which charges a $70 annual fee for the company and $25 per card.
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Welcome offer history
Here are the welcome offers we have seen on the Atmos Rewards Business:
Approximate date
Welcome offer
Value*
July 2026 to now
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,085 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
April to June 2026
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,240 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
January to April 2026
Earn 70,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,085 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
October 2025 to January 2026
Earn 60,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$930 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
August to October 2025
Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
$1,240 in points, plus the value of the companion fare
*Bonus offer value is based on TPG's valuations and is not provided by the credit card issuer.
Highest welcome offer
The highest offer we've seen allowed new cardholders to earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening.
When to apply
Given what we know about this card's history, you should apply if you can earn more than 60,000 points and a companion fare with its bonus.
If you're an Alaska or Hawaiian loyalist — or someone who places value in the Atmos Rewards program — these cards are worth considering for their solid benefits and good earning rates in multiple categories.
So, it's worth keeping these cards in mind as you develop your personal rewards strategy.
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