For years, Alaska Airlines offered just one co-branded credit card — the popular Alaska Airlines Visa, now renamed the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card. But in August 2025, Alaska Airlines launched a premium card option designed for travelers who want more perks, flexibility, and luxury.
Enter the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card — a $395 annual fee travel card that can easily pay for itself through valuable benefits, including up to two free flights per year, lounge access, and elite status boosts.
Here’s a full breakdown of what this top-tier card has to offer.
🔑 Key Benefits of the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Card
1. Two Free Flights Per Year (Global Companion Awards)
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Every card anniversary, cardholders automatically receive a 25,000-point Global Companion Award — enough to book a free flight for a companion.
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Spend $60,000 in a year, and you unlock a second award worth 100,000 points.
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These awards can be used on any Alaska Airlines flight, including international partners, in any class of service.
✅ Bottom line: Frequent flyers can save hundreds — or even thousands — each year.
2. 3X Points on Travel and Dining
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3 points per $1 on:
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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines purchases
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Dining
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International purchases (even in foreign currencies)
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10% bonus on all purchases for eligible Bank of America® account holders
✅ This is the first airline card to offer 3X on foreign spending, making it a smart pick for international travelers.
3. Travel Delay Credit
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Get a $50 automatic credit if your Alaska Airlines flight (booked through AlaskaAir.com) is:
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Delayed more than two hours, or
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Cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure
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The voucher must be used within 48 hours.
Also includes waived same-day change fees on eligible flights.
✈️ Premium Flight Perks
4. 20% In-Flight Discount
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Enjoy 20% off food, drinks, and Wi-Fi on Alaska and Hawaiian flights, credited to your account as a statement credit.
5. Free Checked Bags
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You and up to 6 passengers on the same reservation get your first checked bag free — a savings of up to $245 per round trip.
6. TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Credit
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Get up to $120 in statement credit for the application fee (renewable every four years).
7. Lounge Access
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Receive 8 lounge passes annually (2 per quarter).
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Each pass covers 1 adult + 2 children under 21.
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Note: Passes expire quarterly, so you can’t roll them over.
8. Waived Partner Booking Fees
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Avoid up to $25 in booking fees per person when redeeming Alaska points for flights on partner airlines.
💳 Spending-Based Perks
9. Welcome Bonus
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Earn 100,000 points + a 25,000-point Global Companion Award
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Requires $6,000 in spending within the first 90 days
💡 That’s enough for multiple free flights if redeemed wisely.
10. Elite Status Accelerator
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Earn 1 elite status point per $2 spent
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Get an automatic 10,000 status points every year on your account anniversary
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With that boost, you only need to spend $20,000 annually to reach Silver status with Alaska’s Atmos Rewards program.
🏨 Hotel and Travel Redemption Options
11. Hotel Transfer Partners
Use your Atmos Summit points for flights, rental cars, or hotel stays — or transfer them to participating hotel partners:
| Hotel Partner | Transfer Ratio |
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| Marriott | 1:1 |
| IHG | 1:1 |
| Wyndham | 1:1 |
| Preferred Hotels | 1:2 |
| Shangri-La | 8:1 |
💡 While Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines redemptions offer the best value, these hotel options offer solid flexibility for travelers.
🚗 Other Benefits
12. Car Rental Perks
(Details to be confirmed — typically includes elite status or discounts with select car rental companies.)
💬 Final Thoughts: Is the Atmos Summit Card Worth $395?
If you’re a frequent flyer, particularly with Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® can be an excellent value:
| Feature | Potential Annual Value |
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| 1–2 Free Flights | $300–$1,000+ |
| Checked Bags | $70+ per trip |
| Lounge Access | ~$200 value |
| Welcome Bonus | $1,000+ value |
Even if you don’t max out every perk, you can easily break even on the $395 annual fee — and possibly come out way ahead.
💡 Tip: If you don’t travel often, consider the lower-tier Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® with a $95 annual fee.
