Is the new Alaska Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card a globetrotter's dream—or just another piece of plastic?

Michael Dade
Aug 20
2 min read

Updated: Aug 24

Hey Resort Chasers! ✈️ You know how fast the travel world moves—one day it’s all about lounge access, the next it’s a hot new points program. Well, Alaska Airlines just dropped a premium travel card: the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite®, and the points and miles crowd is buzzing. With a $395 annual fee, the big question is… is this card a must-have, or is it just another shiny piece of plastic? Let’s break it down.

Why People Are Excited

A huge welcome bonus

Right out of the gate, you’re looking at 100,000 Atmos points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $6,000 in the first 90 days. That’s one of the richer airline card bonuses out there.

Companion awards that actually matter

Every year you get a 25,000-point Global Companion Award. Spend big and you can unlock a 100,000-point Companion Award too. These aren’t limited to just Alaska flights—you can use them with Hawaiian, oneworld, and even international partners in any cabin (yes, Business and First count).

Fast-track to elite status

Spend on the card and you’ll earn 1 status point for every $2, plus an annual 10,000-point boost. Translation: you can climb to Atmos Silver, Gold, or higher much quicker.

Solid earning categories

3× points on dining
3× on eligible foreign purchases
3× on Alaska and Hawaiian tickets

Perks galore

8 Alaska Lounge passes (two per quarter)
Free checked bags for you and up to six guests on Alaska/Hawaiian flights
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit (up to $120 every four years)
8 Wi-Fi vouchers a year
$50 credit for cancellations or delays
Visa Infinite travel protections (lost luggage, rental car insurance, roadside help)
No foreign transaction fees
Waived partner award booking fees
Free points sharing with up to 10 Atmos Rewards members
Hotel transfer partners like Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, and more

Basically, if you’re traveling often, there’s a perk for almost every pain point.

Why You Might Skip It

That $395 annual fee stings. Sure, it’s cheaper than some premium cards out there, but it’s still a chunk of change.
You have to use the perks. If you don’t fly Alaska or Hawaiian regularly, or if lounge passes and companion awards don’t fit your style, the value disappears quickly.
The $50 voucher is kind of meh. It’s nice when a delay happens, but the redemption window is short, so it won’t be useful for everyone.

So, Is It Worth It?

If you’re loyal to Alaska or Hawaiian—or you’re flying oneworld partners a lot—this card is a serious win. Between the massive welcome bonus, the annual companion award, lounge passes, and status boosts, the value can easily outweigh the $395 fee if you’re traveling enough.

On the flip side, if you’re only flying a couple of times a year, you might be better off with a lower-fee card that still gives free bags and a smaller bonus.

Bottom line: For frequent flyers who know how to work points and perks, the Alaska Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® could absolutely be your new travel bestie.