Who are Alaska Airlines' partners? Plus, how to earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points
Quick summary
- Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have introduced Atmos Rewards, a unified loyalty program that maintains access to a broad network of airline, transfer and other partners.
- Atmos Rewards members can earn and redeem points with Oneworld alliance airlines, as well as a range of additional partner carriers, though redemption rates and availability may vary.
- Transfer options into Atmos Rewards include select hotel programs and other loyalty programs, but outbound transfers are limited, especially as HawaiianMiles transitions to Atmos Rewards in October.
- Beyond flights, members can earn or redeem points through travel, car rental and everyday partners, including shopping and dining portals.
What to consider
- Redemption rates for partner flights start at published levels but may be higher depending on availability, and some partners may have limited award space.
- Transfer options from other loyalty programs are limited, with some opportunities ending as HawaiianMiles transitions to Atmos Rewards on October 1.
- Earning structures and eligibility for certain benefits may depend on booking channels or linked loyalty accounts.
What you'll miss from the article
- A detailed breakdown of all Atmos Rewards partners, earning and redemption rules, and practical tips for maximizing value across the program.
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines recently launched their joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards. Luckily, this new program still offers access to many valuable Alaska Airlines partners, with which you can earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points.
So, here's what you should know about Alaska Airlines' partners.
Who are Alaska Airlines' partners?
Three categories of Alaska Airlines partners exist: airline partners, transfer partners and other partners.
Airline partners include other airlines on which you can earn points and, in some cases, redeem points. Transfer partners include programs to which you can transfer rewards. Finally, other partners include a variety of travel and everyday partnerships through which you can enjoy perks, earn points or redeem points.
Related: What are airline alliances, and who's in them?
Alaska Airlines' airline partners
When you think of Alaska Airlines' partners, you likely picture the airline partners first.
Alaska Airlines has three types of airline partners: Oneworld alliance partners, earn and redeem partners, and earn partners. Here's a look at Alaska Airlines' partners in each category and what Atmos Rewards members can expect from these partners:
| Type of airline partner | Benefits offered to Atmos Rewards members | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Oneworld alliance partners | On flights operated by these airlines, you can earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points and enjoy Oneworld elite benefits corresponding to your Alaska elite status. | American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian Airlines and SriLankan Airlines |
| Earn and redeem partners | Earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points on flights operated by these airlines. | Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, Condor, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, Korean Air, LATAM (ending Oct. 1), Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines and Starlux Airlines |
| Earn partners | Earn Atmos Rewards points on flights operated by these airlines when you book on alaskaair.com. | Aleutian Airways, Bahamasair, Cape Air, Contour Airlines, Kenmore Air, Mokulele Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Southern Airways Express |
Earning points for flights on Alaska Airlines partners
If you credit a partner flight to the Atmos Rewards program, you'll earn based on your fare class, the flight distance and how you booked. Here are the earning rates for flights operated by Alaska Airlines partners and credited to Atmos Rewards.
| Fare class | Percentage of flight distance if you book directly with Alaska | Percentage of flight distance if you book via a partner site (not available for Starlux flights) |
|---|---|---|
| International first | 350% | 150% |
| International business | 250% | 125% |
| Premium economy | 150% | 100% |
| Domestic first | 150% | 150% |
| Economy | 100% | 50% |
| Discount economy | 100% | 25% |
Related: Maximize your points and miles earning: How to choose where to credit your next flight
Redeeming points for flights on Alaska Airlines partners
Atmos Rewards publishes partner award charts with starting rates. For example, here's the partner award chart for itineraries within the Americas:
Of course, since the Atmos Rewards partner award chart lists starting rates, you may find more expensive awards when you try to redeem points for your trip. You may also occasionally have issues with phantom award space, as I experienced recently when trying to book an award flight operated by Royal Jordanian through Atmos Rewards.
Finally, remember that you can earn toward Atmos Rewards elite status on flights booked with Alaska points, including flights operated by partners.
Alaska Airlines' transfer partners
You may also think of transfer partners when considering Alaska Airlines partners. In other words, which loyalty programs let you convert your rewards into Alaska points, and which programs are available if you want to convert your Alaska points into other rewards?
Let's start with the potentially disappointing news: You can't convert Atmos Rewards points into any rewards currency besides Hawaiian Airlines miles (and this option is ending soon, as HawaiianMiles will transition to Atmos Rewards on Oct. 1). However, if you hold the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card, you can transfer your points to select hotel programs (more on this later).
There's slightly better news regarding the programs from which you can transfer rewards, as you can transfer Bilt Rewards Points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio and Marriott Bonvoy points at a 3:1 ratio. You can also transfer Hawaiian miles to Alaska, although this will only be an option until HawaiianMiles transitions to Atmos Rewards on Oct. 1.
Related: Are we all (mostly) winners? My take on Alaska's new unified Atmos Rewards program
Other Alaska Airlines partners
Alaska Airlines also has various partners through which you can earn and redeem points. Here's a look at the other Alaska Airlines partners.
Alaska Airlines credit card
You can earn Alaska points on purchases with the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card, the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card and the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card. Here's a comparison of these three cards.
| Card | Welcome offer | Earning rates | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card | Earn 100,000 bonus points and a global 25,000-point Companion Award with this offer. To qualify, spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. |
| $395 |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Credit Card | Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, spend $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days of opening your account. |
| $95 |
| Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card | Earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after you make $5,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. |
| $70 for the company and $25 per card |
As discussed earlier in this guide, you can transfer Bilt Rewards points to Atmos Rewards. Additionally, the partnership between Bilt and Alaska goes deeper. Specifically, you'll earn 3 Alaska points per dollar spent on rent payments, up to $50,000 per year, when you link your Visa Signature card to your Rent Rewards account and use your card to pay rent through Bilt.
Note that if you hold the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card, you are eligible to transfer your Atmos Rewards points to these select hotel programs at the following rates:
- Marriott Bonvoy (1:1)
- I Prefer Hotel Rewards (1:2)
- Wyndham Rewards (1:1)
- Shangri-La Circle (8:1)
- IHG One Rewards (1:1); available only through early November at this time
Related: Earn up to 100,000 bonus points toward Alaska or Hawaiian flights with new Atmos Rewards card offers
Travel partners
You can earn 1 point per dollar spent (excluding taxes and fees) when booking trips through Alaska Cruises. You can also earn and redeem Alaska points with Stays by Alaska Vacations. Plus, you can earn Alaska points instead of hotel points on eligible stays you book with Best Western, Marriott, Choice Hotels, IHG and Coast Hotels. You can also choose Alaska points as your reward currency for stays you book through Rocketmiles.
Alaska elite members can match their status to Avis Preferred Plus or President's Club. Plus, you can earn Alaska points on eligible rentals with Avis and Budget. You can also earn Alaska points on Lyft rides.
Everyday partners
You can use the Atmos Rewards Shopping portal to earn extra points when shopping with select merchants. You can also use Atmos Rewards Dining to earn up to 5 points per dollar spent when you dine in, order takeout or get delivery at participating restaurants.
If you want to order flowers online, you can earn 25 points per dollar spent with 1-800-Flowers using promo code "AKA4." You can earn Alaska points with various other everyday partners, but some are region-specific. So, check out the everyday partners page on the Alaska website to learn more.
Bottom line
The Alaska Airlines partners range from credit cards and a dining rewards program to airline partners. You might initially assume the best way to earn and redeem Alaska points is on flights the airline operates. However, you'll likely miss out on valuable opportunities if you don't consider how you could earn, redeem or otherwise benefit from Alaska Airlines' partners.