Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Atmos Rewards is one of my favorite programs to buy points from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells points, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
Atmos Rewards has just launched its newest offer on purchased points. It’s only the second offer that we’ve seen since the program was rebranded (from Alaska Mileage Plan). With this, we’ve seen the program greatly increase the standard cost to purchase points, though we’ve also seen the program increase the percentage bonus available when there is a promotion.
This has the potential to be a good deal, and with a short term use in mind, this offer could be worth taking advantage of.
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Nowadays most airline loyalty programs have eliminated free stopovers on award tickets, so this is something that really sets the program apart. The only exception is that stopovers aren’t allowed if your award is exclusively for travel within Asia.
Are there fuel surcharges on Alaska Atmos Rewards awards?
Many consumers are frustrated by the practice of airlines adding carrier imposed surcharges to award tickets. In the case of Atmos Rewards, most partners don’t have these surcharges. However, there are surcharges for travel on British Airways, Hainan Airlines, and Icelandair, which is something to keep in mind.
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