Find Award Flights with Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards

What is Atmos Rewards?

Atmos Rewards is the official new loyalty program for the combined Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, launched in August 2025. It officially replaces the iconic Alaska Mileage Plan and legacy HawaiianMiles programs, creating a single, unified platform for millions of travelers. The program is built on the generous foundation of Mileage Plan, rewarding members based on the distance they fly while introducing new, flexible ways to earn and redeem.

As a member, you'll earn points (which have replaced "miles" at a 1:1 ratio) across an extensive network that includes Alaska, Hawaiian, the entire oneworld alliance, and a unique set of global airline partners. The program features four elite status tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium—each offering escalating benefits like complimentary upgrades, bonus points, and priority services. This page is your definitive resource for understanding the transition from the old programs to the new Atmos Rewards.

What's new with Atmos Rewards in 2025?

The launch of Atmos Rewards marks a significant evolution, introducing several new features and confirming the future of the combined program.

• Unified Program Launch: Atmos Rewards is the new single loyalty program. Mileage Plan members were automatically transitioned, and HawaiianMiles members will be fully integrated on October 1, 2025. Points and status from both programs are combined seamlessly.
• Choose How You Earn (Coming in 2026): In an industry-first move, members will be able to choose to earn points based on distance flown, price paid, or segments flown, and can change this preference annually.
• New Ways to Earn Status Points: Earning elite status is no longer just about flying. Starting in 2026, you can earn "status points" through credit card spending, booking hotels and rental cars, and even on Lyft rides.
• New Premium Credit Card: The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card has been launched, offering perks like a Global Companion Award, accelerated status earning, and higher priority for upgrades.
• Updated Elite Tiers: The old MVP status names have been replaced with Atmos Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium. The qualification thresholds for the top two tiers will increase in 2026.
• Hawaiian Airlines Joins oneworld: As part of the merger, Hawaiian Airlines is set to become a full member of the oneworld alliance, dramatically expanding the network for all members.

How Many Atmos Rewards Points for a Flight?

Atmos Rewards uses a distance-based award chart, with flights on Alaska and Hawaiian starting as low as 5,000 points for short-haul economy trips. For partner airlines, the program uses a separate set of distance-based charts broken down by region, preserving many of the valuable "sweet spots" for premium cabin travel. For former HawaiianMiles members, this new unified chart replaces the old Hawaiian award charts.

Redemptions on global partners start at just 4,500 points each way. To find the best value, it's crucial to compare rates across different routes and partners. You can instantly search and compare Atmos Rewards availability with AwardFares to maximize the value of your points.

This table provides a simplified overview of the starting prices you can expect for partner award flights originating in the U.S.

How Much Are Atmos Rewards Points Worth?

On average, Atmos Rewards points (formerly Mileage Plan miles) are worth approximately 1.5 cents (USD) each when redeemed for flights. This makes them one of the most valuable airline currencies.

For former HawaiianMiles members, this represents a significant increase in potential value. While your points balance transferred 1:1, your ability to redeem them for high-value premium cabin flights on partners like Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Qatar Airways means the effective value of your points has gone up. For strategic redemptions, it's possible to achieve exceptional values of 6–8 cents per point or even higher.

Key features of Atmos Rewards (formerly Mileage Plan)

• Tiers and Elite Status: Atmos Silver, Atmos Gold, Atmos Platinum, and Atmos Titanium, earned through "status points" from flying and on-the-ground activities.
• What we love: The new choice-based earning model, the retention of a generous free stopover on one-way international awards, and points that never expire.
• Points Expiration: A direct answer to a common question: Atmos Rewards points do not expire. Your points will remain in your account as long as the program is active.
• Exclusive Perks: The Global Companion Award (on the Summit card) discounts a companion's award ticket by up to 100,000 points. The classic $99 Companion Fare remains on other co-branded cards.
• Best Redemptions: Cathay Pacific First and Business Class to Asia; Japan Airlines Business and First Class to Asia; Qatar Airways Qsuites to the Middle East and beyond; and unique partner flights on STARLUX and Icelandair.
• Award Release Dates: On Alaska and Hawaiian, award seats are released up to 331 days in advance. Partner airlines vary but are typically in the same window.

Related Guides & Resources

To get the most out of the new program and the merger, explore our in-depth guides:

• The Ultimate Guide to Atmos Rewards: A deep dive into every feature of the new program, including interactive tools and step-by-step tutorials.
• Alaska & Hawaiian Merger Guide: The complete story of the acquisition and what it means for the two airlines.
• Alaska's Global Expansion with the 787: Learn about the new planes and international routes that are making Atmos Rewards a truly global program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What happened to my Alaska Mileage Plan miles?

Your Alaska Mileage Plan account, including your member number, miles, and status, has automatically become your Atmos Rewards account. Your miles have been renamed "points" at a 1:1 ratio with no change in value.

Are my HawaiianMiles worthless now?

Absolutely not! Your HawaiianMiles will be automatically converted to Atmos Rewards points on October 1, 2025, at a 1:1 ratio. In fact, their potential value has increased, as you can now use them to book award travel across the entire oneworld alliance and Alaska's other global partners.

Do Atmos Rewards points expire?

No. One of the best features of the program is that your Atmos Rewards points never expire, as long as the program remains active.

Can I still use the Alaska Airlines Companion Fare?

Yes! The famous benefit has been rebranded as the $99 Companion Fare and continues to be a key perk of the Atmos Rewards Ascent and Business credit cards.

How do I search for Atmos Rewards award flights?

The best way to see a full month of availability at once, filter by specific partner airlines, and find the best deals is by using a powerful search tool like AwardFares. You can also search day-by-day on the official Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines) website.