Alaska Airlines Offers Up to 50% Savings on Award Tickets with Atmos Rewards

Paul Murphy, correspondent for AngkorExplorers, reports on a limited-time offer from Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewardsprogram, providing members with the potential to save up to 50% on award tickets to destinations like Australia, Fiji, Italy, Japan, and French Polynesia.

August Global Getaways Deals

Alaska Airlines is offering Global Getaways deals through its Atmos Rewards program, featuring economy award fares on routes between the U.S. and select cities in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. Short-haul economy awards start at 20,000 points each way, with destinations including Edinburgh, Madrid, Budapest, Papeete, Rome, Osaka, Nadi, Fiji, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Booking deadlines are August 8, 2026, with travel dates varying by deal.

Stopovers and Partner Airlines

Atmos Rewards members can add a free stopover of up to 14 days, effectively doubling the value of their trip. Flights can be booked through Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines websites, utilizing the "Use points" feature. A Seattle to Sydney example, including a stopover in Honolulu, demonstrates the potential savings.

Earning Atmos Rewards Points

Points can be earned by flying Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines, or through partnerships with over 30 airlines, including Oneworld alliance members. The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card offers 3 points per dollar on eligible purchases, further boosting point accumulation.