Alaska and Hawaiian Launch Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card

(UNITED STATES) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines officially launched the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card on August 20, 2025, the same day the new Atmos Rewards loyalty program went live across both carriers. Issued with Bank of America, the premium card carries a $395 annual fee and serves as the centerpiece of a unified loyalty system built to support broader international flying and partner redemptions. The move brings two West Coast and Pacific leaders under one rewards umbrella while aiming to compete with the largest U.S. airline cards on price and perks.

The integration ends the legacy HawaiianMiles program. On October 1, 2025, HawaiianMiles will sunset, and all members will move to Atmos Rewards, which also replaces Alaska’s former Mileage Plan. Members can now choose how they earn status—by distance, price, or segments—and redeem points across a network of 30+ airline partners and 1,000+ destinations, including oneworld carriers. Alaska says top-tier members will receive unlimited complimentary upgrades to lie-flat business class on long-haul flights, a perk aimed at global travelers who cross the Pacific or connect through partner hubs.

Brett Catlin, who leads loyalty for Alaska, framed the launch as a global play:

“It’s very much in service of our new global network, being the fourth major global player in the US, and then using rewards as a way to get people excited about our brand.”

Card welcome offer and earning structure

New cardholders can earn a substantial welcome package if they meet early spend thresholds.

• Welcome bonus: 100,000 Atmos Rewards points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after $6,000 in purchases within the first 90 days.
• Early registrants: Those who registered interest before the end of 2024 receive an extra 5,000 points upon approval.
• Earning rates: 3x on Alaska/Hawaiian purchases, dining, and all foreign transactions; 1x on other spending.
• Foreign fees: There are no foreign transaction fees.

Card benefits and travel perks

Key travel benefits included with the Atmos Rewards Summit:

• Lounge access: 8 Alaska Lounge passes per year (2 per quarter). Each pass covers one adult companion plus up to two children under 21.
• Checked bags: Free checked bags for the cardholder and up to six guests on the same reservation when flying Alaska or Hawaiian.
• Priority boarding: Included for Alaska flights now; Hawaiian flights will add priority boarding in Fall 2025.
• Travel delay voucher: $50 voucher when a flight is delayed more than two hours or canceled within 24 hours of departure.
• Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit: Up to $120 in statement credits every four years.
• Rewards bonus: 10% rewards bonus for Bank of America customers with eligible accounts.
• Future benefit: Free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi for Atmos Rewards members starting in 2026 (Alaska confirmed).

Status acceleration, caps, and companion award

The card helps with status accumulation and companion awards:

• Annual status points from card: 10,000 status points automatically each year.
• Earning: 1 status point per $2 spent on the card.
• Atmos Silver path: Atmos Silver can be reached with $20,000 in card spend.
• 2025 cap: In 2025 only, there’s a cap of 30,000 status points from the card; this cap is removed after 2025.
• Global Companion Award: Starts at 25,000 points for any class; high spenders can unlock another award (up to 100,000 points) with $60,000 in annual spend.

Transfer partners and non-flight benefits

Points transfer relationships expand redemption options beyond flights:

• Hotel transfers: Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham at 1:1; Preferred Hotels at 1:2; Shangri‑La at 8:1.
• Other benefits: The card broadens reach for international redemptions and can pair with other travel tools for value.

Application rules and product changes

Applicants must follow Bank of America rules and policies:

• “2/3/4” guideline: maximum of 2 new BoA cards in 2 months, 3 in 12 months, and 4 in 24 months.
• “3/12” policy: you may be denied if you opened 3 or more cards with any issuer in the past year, or 7+ if you have a Bank of America deposit account.
• The welcome bonus is available even if you currently hold or previously held other Alaska or Hawaiian cards.
• You can request a product change from an older Alaska/Hawaiian card, but you won’t receive the welcome bonus if you switch this way.

Important dates and migration notes

• HawaiianMiles sunset: October 1, 2025 — all HawaiianMiles members migrate to Atmos Rewards.
• Hawaiian priority boarding for cardholders: Begins Fall 2025.
• 2025 card-based status cap: The 30,000 cap on status points from the card applies only in 2025 and is removed thereafter.
• Legacy Alaska and Hawaiian cards are closed to new applications; existing cardholders will shift to Atmos-branded products.

Alaska advises members to check official resources for the most current terms. The Atmos Rewards overview and card details are posted at Alaska’s site: https://news.alaskaair.com/loyalty/introducing-atmos-rewards/ and the application page: https://news.alaskaair.com/loyalty/alaska-airlines-and-bank-of-america-present-a-new-premium-credit-card/.

Impact on international travelers and immigrant families

The program changes have practical implications for people who travel between countries or maintain international ties.

• Foreign spending: 3x points on all foreign purchases plus no foreign transaction fees benefits those paying for remittances, groceries during long visits, school costs, and other overseas expenses.
• Family travel: Eight lounge passes and free bags for up to six companions ease travel for parents and families.
• Companion award value: The Global Companion Award can substantially reduce the cost of a second ticket on long routes to/from the islands or mainland–Asia itineraries via partners.

Analysis from VisaVerge.com suggests the Atmos Rewards Summit suits travelers who will use multiple perks in the same year: the welcome bundle, lounge passes, free bags, and status boosts. However, analysts note trade-offs:

• The lounge benefit is pass-based rather than unlimited.
• Trip protections are modest compared with some competitors.
• Top value often requires steady spend to unlock status and the second companion award.

Practical takeaways by traveler type

• Frequent flyers on Alaska or Hawaiian: Best if you can time the welcome offer and charge regular dining and airline spend to the card.
• Elite status seekers: The 10,000 annual status points plus 1 per $2 spending can accelerate progress—especially the $20,000 path to Atmos Silver.
• Occasional travelers: Consider a lower-fee option like the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature or a general travel card if you won’t use the companion award and lounge passes.
• Global travelers: The 3x foreign rate and wide partner network improve earning and redemption flexibility outside the U.S.

The government fee credits pair naturally with Trusted Traveler programs. If you plan to enroll in Global Entry, start at U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s official page: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry. The card’s up to $120 credit every four years can cover Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) or TSA PreCheck alone.

Industry view and member guidance

Industry watchers call the card a bold attempt to win high-mileage customers who expect international reach without a sky-high fee. Alaska says it “crafted this card from the ground up to offer unique, industry-leading benefits” and experiences that rival other airline cards. The company also points members to official program pages for updates, as Atmos Rewards terms and partner options can change.

For families planning reunions, newcomers building travel rhythms between the mainland and the islands, or workers on multi-leg partner-hub journeys, the promise is clear: a single program linking two well-known brands with deeper partner access. The key to maximizing value:

1. Hit the early spend for the welcome bundle.
2. Book the Global Companion Award when it saves the most.
3. Plan status-chasing spend before the 2025 cap disappears.
4. Reserve lounge passes for the tightest connections.

Members can track changes and announcements at Alaska’s official Atmos Rewards hub and through customer service: Alaska Airlines at 1-800-252-7522 and Bank of America Card Services at 1-800-732-9194.