With Alaska Airlines’ Atmos™ Rewards program, your rewards depend on which tier you’re in — but perks could include free checked bags, premium and first-class upgrades when you book, upgrades for your companions and much more.
- At a glance: Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards levels
- Atmos™ Silver status
- Atmos™ Gold status
- Atmos™ Platinum status
- Which Alaska Airlines MVP level is right for me?
- Alaska Airlines credit cards
At a glance: Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards levels
The Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards program is free to join for a basic membership. But if you fly regularly, you could qualify for one of four elite status levels. Let’s see how they compare.
| Atmos Silver | Atmos Gold | Atmos Platinum | Atmos Titanium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus points | 25% | 50% | 100% | 150% |
| Premium and first-class upgrades | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Priority check-in and boarding | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Free checked bag | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Atmos™ Silver status
What does Atmos Silver status get you?
Atmos Silver is the lowest status tier in the program. While you don’t get many of the perks offered at the higher levels, Atmos Silver status still provides some solid benefits. And Atmos Rewards Silver members get 25% more points when they book Alaska Airlines flights.
On top of that, you’ll get various benefits that enrich your flying experience. One of the most exciting perks at the Atmos Silver level may be the first-class and premium-class upgrades. These upgrades can occur automatically when you book your flight, but there may be restrictions.
Another excellent feature that you get with all Atmos Rewards levels is Status Protect for new parents. If you’re pregnant or a new parent and are putting travel on hold, you can apply to get your status extended for another year.
How do I qualify for Atmos Silver status?
To qualify for Atmos Silver status, you need to earn at least 20,000 eligible points or fly at least 40 segments on Alaska Airlines or its oneworld® Alliance and global partners in a calendar year.
Atmos™ Gold status
What does Atmos Gold status get you?
For more serious Alaska Airlines loyalists, Atmos Gold status ups the ante, especially when it comes to upgrades. With Atmos Gold status, your bonus points increase to 50% on cash tickets. This status level also provides more opportunities for upgrades to first class or premium class.
You’ll also get a complimentary beverage if you’re in the main cabin, complimentary same-day flight changes and access to the standby and waitlist for full flights.
How do I qualify for Atmos Gold status?
Like Atmos Silver status, Atmos Gold eligibility is based on how many points you earn or segments you fly with Alaska or one of its partners. The requirement is twice that of MVP status: 40,000 points or 80 segments.
Also, if you fly 1 million points on Alaska, you’ll get Atmos Gold benefits for life.
Atmos™ Platinum status
What does Atmos Platinum status get you?
With this status tier, you’ll earn 100% bonus points when you book. You’ll also get everything the other two levels offer, plus even more opportunities for upgrades (only Saver fares are excluded).
How do I qualify for Atmos Platinum status?
You can reach this status level by earning 75,000 points or flying 150 segments with Alaska or one of its partners.
Which Atmos Rewards status level is right for me?
If you’re loyal to Alaska, you may be able to benefit from some of the features its Atmos Rewards status program offers. But because of the requirements to earn status, you may be wondering which one is right for you.
Ultimately, it boils down to how often you fly. Even if you use Alaska Airlines or one of its partners every time you fly, the minimum requirements to achieve status aren’t necessarily easy to meet.
That said, here are a few ways to determine which level to shoot for.
If you regularly check bags
Alaska Airlines charges $30 for your first checked bag and $40 for your second one. If you fly often and check a bag, earning Atmos Silver status would save you some money every time you travel.
If you fly with a plus one
Getting upgrades for yourself to first class or premium class is an excellent way to elevate your own flight experience. But if you typically fly with a companion, you may feel bad leaving them in the main cabin.
If you qualify for any of the four Atmos Rewards status levels you can get upgrades for both you and the person you’re flying with.
If you want lounge access
Among the other great perks that Atmos Platinum status provides, one is access to oneworld® First Class lounges for you and one guest (on international flights outside the US, Canada and Mexico). These lounges come with a number of amenities, including complimentary food and snacks, beverages and cocktails, WiFi access, concierge service and more.
Alaska Airlines credit cards
Unlike with some other airlines, you won’t get on the fast track to airline status with an Alaska Airlines credit card. But using one of these cards can still give you the chance to earn award flights with the frequent flyer program and take advantage of the airline’s valuable companion fare: