Best ways to use Alaska Airlines Visa Signature points
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature earns Atmos Rewards points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
Bank of America
Program
Atmos Rewards
Annual fee
$95
Earning rates
- 3× on Alaska purchases
- 2× on gas, cable/streaming, local transit
- 1× on everything else
Top benefits
- Famous Companion Fare ($122) annually — one of the best airline card perks in the industry
- First checked bag free for up to 6 passengers on the reservation
- 20% back on inflight purchases
- No foreign transaction fees
Best ways to use the points
- Companion Fare for transcon or Hawaii trip effectively makes this a $27 net card
- Alaska miles redeem at some of the best partner rates (Cathay First, JAL business)
- Free checked bags for family trips
Drawbacks
- Companion Fare requires main fare purchased with the card
- Alaska miles don't transfer to other programs
Our verdict
The Companion Fare is the single best airline card perk. If you fly Alaska even once a year, this card pays for itself. The miles are also among the most valuable for partner redemptions.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your Atmos Rewards points only when you're ready to book.
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