Editorial note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor.
If you're a frequent American Airlines flyer like I am, your award strategy doesn't have to be limited to American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
Say hello to Atmos Rewards, the joint loyalty program between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. I firmly believe American Airlines loyalists should pay attention to Atmos Rewards since I've found that the currency can be incredibly valuable.
Thanks to the airlines' membership in the Oneworld alliance, you can book American Airlines flights using Atmos Rewards points — often at lucrative redemption rates.
Don't be intimidated by booking through partners. It's as easy as running any award search.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Atmos Rewards to book American Airlines flights.
Step 1: Identify the American Airlines flight you wish to take
For this example, I'll walk you through booking a one-way economy ticket for a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on American Airlines.
First, I navigated to American Airlines' website to see what was available.
