NEW WAYS TO EARN (Coming in 2026)
Members can choose how they earn points and status points (once per year):
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By distance traveled:
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1 mile flown = 1 point
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Great for long-haul flyers
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No class-of-service bonuses or minimum miles
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By price paid:
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$1 (base fare) = 5 points
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Paid upgrades included
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Earn 1 status point per 20 points redeemed
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By segments flown:
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500 points per flight segment
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Especially useful for frequent short-haul flyers
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ATMOS STATUS BENEFITS (Expanding in 2026)
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Lounge Access:
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Premier Club: Atmos status + 2 guests
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Plumeria Lounge (Intl. only): Atmos Gold+ + 1 guest
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New Status Tiers Requirements (Starting Jan 1, 2026):
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Atmos Platinum: 80,000 status points
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Atmos Titanium: 135,000 status points
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Head starts for those who qualify in 2025
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Milestone changes:
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85K → 95K
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100K → 125K
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Status Year Extended:
- Now valid until Jan 31, instead of Dec 31
UPGRADES (Starting Spring 2026)
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Domestic:
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Complimentary upgrades for Atmos members + 1 companion on flights within North America
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Includes lie-flat Leihōkū Suites
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International (Titanium only):
- Day-of-departure Business Class upgrades to global destinations (e.g. Tokyo, Rome, Auckland) – no points or certificates needed
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Upgrade Certificates:
- Can now join Business Class waitlists on select international routes
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Cardmember Upgrade Priority (already active):
- Summit Visa Infinite cardholders now get higher upgrade priority
MORE WAYS TO EARN STATUS POINTS (Starting Jan 1, 2026)
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Hotels, Cars, Cruises (booked via airline):
- $1 = 1 status point
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Lyft rides:
- $1 = 1 status point
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Card spending:
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Summit Visa Infinite: $2 = 1 status point (no cap)
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Ascent/Business cards: $3 = 1 status point (uncapped in 2026; capped at 30K in 2025)
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Everyday partners:
- 1 status point per 3 base points earned
FASTER EARNING WITH PARTNERS (Coming later in 2026)
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New earning rates for premium cabins booked directly with partner airlines:
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Domestic Business/First: 150% (was 125%)
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International Business: 250% (was 125%)
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International First: 250% (was 150%)
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EXTRAS & NEW PERKS
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Free Starlink Wi-Fi (Starting 2026):
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Fast, reliable internet on Alaska and Hawaiian flights
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Free for Atmos Rewards members
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Rollout begins Dec 2025 through 2027
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New Communities (Coming late 2026):
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Tailored perks based on interests (e.g. travel style)
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Can switch communities once per year
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Luggage Tags:
- New design for Atmos Platinum, Titanium, and Gold Million Milers
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Atmos Unlocked:
- Redeem miles for curated experiences and exclusive events
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Points Sharing:
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Share points for free with up to 10 friends/family
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Also share upgrade certs, lounge passes, etc.
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个人不是很熟悉Alaska的福利,不过现在住hub附近了,有兴趣多了解一下,不知道这些改动算很有价值吗?
