Alaska Air and Bank of America Launch New Credit Card with Exclusive Benefits

Alaska Air's Atmos Rewards program and co-branded credit card with Bank of America offer exclusive benefits, including a Global Companion Award, lounge passes, faster status achievement, and 3x points on dining and foreign purchases.

Alaska Air has introduced Atmos Rewards, a combined loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines, offering enhanced benefits and flexible earning options. The program, set to launch in August 2025, unifies the best features of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines' HawaiianMiles, providing members with more choices, benefits, and global access [1].

Key features of Atmos Rewards include:

1. Flexible Earning Options: Starting later in 2026, members can choose to earn points and status points based on distance traveled, price paid, or segments flown. This flexibility allows members to tailor their earning strategy to their travel style [1].

2. Enhanced Rewards and Redemptions: Members can redeem points for travel to over 1,000 destinations, including those on Alaska, Hawaiian, and 30+ global airline partners. Redemptions start at just 4,500 points one-way [1].

3. Premium Credit Card: The co-branded Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card offers exclusive travel perks such as a Global Companion Award, accelerated points and status earning potential, Alaska Lounge passes, and 3x points on dining and foreign purchases [1].

4. Inflight Connectivity: Alaska will install ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, free for Atmos Rewards members beginning in 2026 [1].

5. Partnerships for Points: Members can earn points on everyday Lyft rides and airport and elevated Lyft rides, as well as book stays at nearly a million hotels and vacation rentals worldwide [1].

6. Status Milestones: The new premium card allows cardholders to reach status and milestones even faster, with 1 status point for every $2 spent on purchases. Milestones unlock perks starting at just 10,000 status points [1].

7. Community Benefits: Atmos Communities, launching later in 2026, offer exclusive benefits tailored to members' interests, such as travel with families, wellness, and more [1].

The Atmos Rewards program aims to set a new standard for airline loyalty by being more generous, flexible, and easier to use. It combines the strengths of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to deliver a more rewarding experience for members.

References:
[1] https://news.alaskaair.com/loyalty/introducing-atmos-rewards/