Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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To redeem Alaska Airlines points, log in to your Alaska Atmos Rewards account online, call 800-252-7522, or use the Alaska Airlines mobile app. Alaska Airlines points are worth about 1.57 cents each when redeemed for Alaska Airlines flights, making this the best redemption option.
How to Redeem Alaska Airlines Rewards for Flights
- Login to your Alaska Atmos Rewards account.
- Enter your travel details and select the “Use points” option.
- Click “Find Flights” to view available fares offering award flights.
- Select your desired flight and follow the prompts to complete your booking using points.
You can redeem your Alaska Atmos Rewards points for more than just flights. Other options include things like free flights on partner airlines, hotel stays, and car rentals. However, using points for anything other than free flights usually gets you less value.
If you want to redeem your Alaska Atmos Rewards points for something other than flights, log in to your account and click the "Menu" option in the top-right corner. From the drop-down, select "Atmos Rewards," then browse the available redemption options and follow the prompts to complete your redemption.
Alaska Atmos Rewards Redemption Options
- Award Flight: Redeem points for award travel with Alaska Airlines.
- Partner Airline Award Flights: Use your points with oneworld Alliance and Global Partner airlines to over 1,000 destinations worldwide.
- Hotel Stays: Use points to book hotel stays and vacation rentals with Stays by Alaska Vacations.
- Car Rentals: Redeem points to book car rentals with preferred partners, Avis and Budget.
- Transfer Points: Transfer points to a friend or family member to help them on their travels.
- Gift Points: Give points as a gift to friends and family.
- Charitable Donations: Donate points through the Atmos Giving program, which partners with several nonprofits to support charitable causes.
- Other: Use your points for sporting events, live concerts, Broadway shows, exclusive lounge seating, and more.
If you're interested in learning more, you can check out WalletHub's in-depth review of the Alaska Atmos Rewards program.
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What is the value of Alaska Airlines points?
Alaska Airlines points are worth 1.57 cents per point, on average, when redeemed for Alaska Airlines flights, so 10,000 Atmos Rewards points equal about $157 in airfare. Alaska Airlines points can also be redeemed for hotel stays and car rentals, but they generally provide the greatest value when used for award flights.
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read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow many points do you need for a free flight with Alaska Airlines?
You need 5,000 to 15,000 Atmos Rewards points for a free one-way economy flight on Alaska Airlines. The exact number of points you need will depend on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. Business Class flights will cost more points, anywhere from 15,000 to 40,000 more per one-way flight.
How Many Points You Need For a Free Flight on Alaska Airlines
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When do Alaska Airlines points expire?
Alaska Airlines points do not expire as long as your Alaska Atmos Rewards account remains open and in good standing. However, Alaska Airlines points will be forfeited if you close your account or Alaska Airlines closes it due to a breach of the program’s rules.
When Alaska Airlines Points May Be Forfeited
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused points.
- When Alaska Airlines decides to close your account due to a...
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