10 best ways to redeem 100K Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points

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Alaska Airlines’ new Atmos Rewards loyalty program has preserved what made the former Mileage Plan program so beloved: a published partner award chart with fairly reasonable redemption rates, distance-based sweet spots and free one-way stopovers.

Pair that with a new premium credit card with a huge welcome offer, and there’s never been a better time to learn just how valuable Atmos Rewards points can be.

The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card is offering 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 on purchases in the first 90 days from account opening. Additionally, new cardholders will receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening their account.

That many points open up endless travel possibilities. Whether you book a lie-flat round-trip flight across the Atlantic or short domestic flights, here are 10 ways you can redeem up to 100,000 Atmos Rewards points.

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The best ways to redeem 100,000 Atmos Rewards points

With Alaska Airlines being a member of the Oneworld alliance — while also maintaining some unique airline partnerships — you’ll likely get the best value from your Atmos Rewards points by redeeming them for flights on partner airlines.

Aer Lingus lie-flat business-class seats to Ireland

One of the best-value ways to use Atmos Rewards points is to book Aer Lingus business-class seats from the East Coast to Ireland. Fly from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C.; and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), among other U.S. airports, to Dublin Airport (DUB) starting at 45,000 points (not including taxes and fees).

If you find availability, you can potentially secure a round-trip flight in a lie-flat seat for just 90,000 points. That still leaves 10,000 Atmos Rewards points in your balance, which could use to cover a short hop elsewhere or a positioning flight.

Related: What it’s like flying Aer Lingus’ Airbus A321XLR to Ireland

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American Airlines premium cabin seats to London

If London is calling, you can fly American Airlines’ new Flagship Suite operating on select Boeing 787-9 flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting at 55,000 Atmos Rewards points each way (plus taxes and fees).

Japan Airlines premium cabin seats to Tokyo

Atmos Rewards members can unlock seats in Japan Airlines’ business class from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) starting at 60,000 points each way. While a true round-trip ticket comes to 120,000 points, you could book the outbound in business class and the return in premium economy for 100,000 Atmos Rewards points. With that combination, you’d still get the best of both worlds: lie-flat comfort one-way and a solid premium economy product on the way home.

Alternatively, if you’re traveling from the East Coast, consider a round-trip, nonstop flight in Japan Airlines’ swanky Airbus A350-1000 aircraft from JFK to NRT starting at 100,000 Atmos Rewards points for premium economy.

Related: First look at Japan Airlines’ new premium economy on the Airbus A350-1000

Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite to Hong Kong

Book Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class, currently operating from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), starting at 75,000 Atmos Rewards points one-way. This refreshed cabin offers more privacy, sculpted shells and modern touches like customizable lighting and expanded storage.

The wide seats convert into fully flat beds, and they come with upgraded bedding. Meals are also artfully plated.

With its suitelike feel and high-end finishes, Aria raises the bar for long-haul business class on this already impressive Asian carrier.

Fiji Airways premium cabin seats to Fiji and Australia

With Atmos Rewards’ generous stopover rules, you can turn a trip on Fiji Airways into a two-in-one adventure. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fiji’s Nadi International Airport (NAN) in business class, enjoy tropical Fiji for a few days and then continue to Australia on the same ticket from 85,000 points.

Once you’re Down Under, you could use your remaining 15,000 Atmos Rewards points to fly Oneworld partner airline Qantas, which offers astonishingly affordable short-haul Atmos Rewards redemptions. If you wanted to add on a trip to New Zealand, you could fly round-trip in economy from Sydney Airport (SYD) to New Zealand’s Auckland Airport (AKL) from just 15,000 Atmos Rewards points.

Related: 5 things I loved about flying Fiji Airways business class

Qantas premium economy seats to Australia

Australia is notoriously tough when it comes to finding business-class award availability, so consider booking premium economy. Qantas’ premium economy strikes a nice balance between extra legroom, wider seats, better catering and priority airport services.

With Atmos Rewards points, you can book a round-trip from the U.S. to Australia’s Melbourne Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE) or SYD starting at 110,000 Atmos Rewards points for premium economy.

While not as glamorous as Qantas’ lie-flat business-class seats, premium economy still makes the more than 14-hour trek much more pleasant.

Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines economy seats to Hawaii

If you’d prefer to keep things closer to home, Atmos Rewards points unlock terrific value when booking flights to Hawaii. Flights from West Coast airports to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in economy start at only 15,000 points each way when flying either Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines.

You could take a whole family of five round-trip to Hawaii with one credit card’s welcome bonus.

Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787 business class to Hawaii

If you want to try out a new premium cabin without leaving the country, Hawaiian Airlines now flies its fancy, new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on select routes between West Coast airports, including LAX and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and HNL. These aircraft feature the airline’s innovative Leihoku Suites, offering direct-aisle access, lie-flat seats and sliding privacy doors, all with the Aloha warmth of Hawaiian service — an upgrade compared to Hawaiian’s older wide-body cabins.

Using Atmos Rewards points, award rates start at 40,000 points each way in business class when departing from LAX or SFO. Thus, a round-trip flight starts at 80,000 Atmos Rewards points.

Related: We got a sneak peek at Hawaiian Airlines’ stunning new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

American Airlines economy seats across the US

Another underrated use of Atmos Rewards points is for booking domestic flights under 700 miles on American Airlines. As a partner airline, these flights can cost just 4,500 Atmos Rewards points each way, meaning you can get an incredible 22 one-way trips or 11 round-trips out of your 100,000-point balance. If you often need positioning flights to reach partner gateways or just want quick weekend getaways, this option delivers constant value.

American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Iberia economy seats to Europe

Finally, you can cross the Atlantic in economy starting from only 22,500 points each way on partner airlines like Aer Lingus, American Airlines and Iberia. That works out to two round-trips for 90,000 Atmos Rewards points, with 10,000 points left over. It’s not glamorous, but it’s a reliable way to stretch the Atmos Rewards Summit‘s 100,000-point welcome bonus across multiple international vacations.

This award rate is also available to book through British Airways Club, but the airline imposes hefty surcharges, so look for other partner options to Europe instead.

Related: Alaska Trifecta: Why I signed up for the new premium Atmos Rewards Summit credit card

Bottom line

With 100,000 Atmos Rewards points, you can book a lie-flat business-class seat to Ireland and back; a part-premium economy, part-business-class ticket to Asia; or even several round-trip flights to Hawaii. The partner award chart, distance-based sweet spots and free stopovers make Atmos Rewards one of the most powerful airline currencies.

The Atmos Rewards Summit currently offers an incredible 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,500 on purchases in the first 90 days from account opening. New cardholders will also receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening their account. That’s enough to unlock great value to plan your next big trip.

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