Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will soon let Atmos Rewards members choose whether to earn points based on the distance they fly, the price they pay, or the number of flight segments they take. The choice opens October 1, but there is an important default that existing members and new members should know about.
There are three options:
Members can change their selection once per calendar year for future travel. I really like that Alaska is preserving a distance-based option when so many airline programs have moved toward rewarding the amount spent. I also like being able to choose. But the default for new members makes it especially important to look at the options before booking a long flight on a cheap fare.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
