With 2026 quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to check your Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards (formerly Mileage Plan) frequent flyer mileage balance, calculate your travel earnings for the remainder of the year and pinpoint which elite status tier you will qualify for before Dec. 31, 2025.
If you think you might not hit your goal before the cutoff, the good news is that there's still time to earn status points before the end of 2025. Plus, with the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, earning elite status with Alaska Airlines may be top of mind.
Here is what you need to know about Alaska's new Atmos Rewards program, including qualification requirements, tier benefits and last-minute strategies for earning elite status with Alaska Airlines.
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