This is exactly why we’re always earning points and miles, even when we don’t have a specific plan for them. Spain has been on my short list for a while now. I’ve had it tucked away as a “someday” trip, but wasn’t sure when we’d make it happen. Then I saw a sale on award […]

If your family flies Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines or wants to find great award flight prices to places like Hawaii, Europe, and Asia, the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is worth a serious look. It has a modest $95 annual fee, a free checked bag for the whole crew (for the cardholder and […]

The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card sits firmly in the premium card category given its higher fee and list of benefits. It’s not a card for casual flyers; it’s built for those who fly Alaska or Hawaiian often enough to use companion awards, lounge access, and a faster path to elite status. If […]

If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card, then you may be familiar with one of the cards’ benefits: a $500 The Edit hotel credit. This credit helps offset more than half of these cards’ annual fee. On top of that, The Edit credit can be stacked with two additional […]

Last year, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines combined their loyalty programs into a single program called Atmos Rewards. This replaced both Alaska’s Mileage Plan and Hawaiian’s HawaiianMiles. The Atmos Rewards program earns valuable points that can be used for a variety of flights and partner airlines. Let’s go over everything you need to know about […]

If you’re new to points and miles and you feel unsure how exactly to get started, then let me put your mind at ease. It doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or confusing. This article will walk you through the first five cards I recommend for anyone just getting started. I’ll also give you some resources […]