7 Big Atmos Oddities (Alaska's new rewards program) | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep320 | 8-22-25

In today's podcast episode, we unlock the LifeMiles mystery, look at Etihad's magical mystery refund policy, and examine 7 surprising oddities of Alaska's new rewards program, "Atmos". 

(02:02) - LifeMiles cancellations

(11:23) - Chase will be ending the ability to transfer Ultimate Rewards Points to Emirates Skywards as of 10/16/25.

(15:20) - 400 properties added to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection

(18:20) - Nick: Canceling Etihad awards

(29:38) - Accessing the Admirals Club with Strata Elite passes

(32:36) - Frontier Gold for $69 through 2026 (maybe available through 9/9/25)

(35:15) - Alaska MileagePlan is now Atmos Rewards

(37:18) - The big picture

(42:37) - Choose how you earn (coming in 2026)

(53:29) - Top status (Titanium) will offer complimentary international business class upgrades

(57:02) - Summit Visa Infinite Surprises/Oddities: Global Companion Awards

Learn more about Alaska’s Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card here: https://frequentmiler.com/alaskas-atmos-rewards-summit-visa-infinite-card-review/

(1:05:39) - Summit Visa Infinite Surprises/Oddities: Free Points sharing

(1:07:52) - Summit Visa Infinite Surprises/Oddities: $50 Instant Travel Delay Credit

(1:11:13) - Summit Visa Infinite Surprises/Oddities: Exclusive Lounge Bar Program: 2 complimentary signature cocktails or a selection from the elevated bar menu upon showing your Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card

(1:13:07) - Summit Visa Infinite Surprises/Oddities: 3x International spend

(1:17:20) - Are Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card holders getting charged more for The Edit by Chase Travel℠ bookings than Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card holders? 

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder