Unlock Half-Price International Award Flights This August—But Only If You Act Fast With Alaska Airlines’ Secret Global Getaways!
Ever dreamed of jetting off to sun-soaked shores or cobblestone-street cities without emptying your wallet? Well, buckle up, because Alaska Airlines has quietly rolled out a gem for savvy travelers: save up to 50% on award tickets to breathtaking spots like Australia, Fiji, Italy, Japan, and the enchanting French Polynesia. Sounds almost too good to be true, right? But here’s the scoop — through their monthly “Atmos Members Day” promotion, members of Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards gain access to exclusive “Global Getaways” offers that can turn those dream trips into reality with spectacular savings. Wondering whether it’s worth snagging one of this month’s deals or how to hustle up points fast for future escapes? I’m here to break down everything you need to know to make that happen — because who says globe-trotting has to break the bank? LEARN MORE
Alaska Airlines offers a little-known way to save up to 50% on award tickets to places like Australia, Fiji, Italy, Japan and French Polynesia.
Through the carrier’s monthly “Atmos Members Day” promotion, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards members have access to special perks, including recurring “Global Getaways” offers. With these, members can score some spectacular deals.
Should you take advantage of one (or more) of this month’s Global Getaways offers? Here’s everything to know about the promotion and how to quickly rack up points for future Global Getaways deals.
What are Atmos Rewards’ August Global Getaways offers?
Routes: Economy award fares are available on flights between the U.S. and select cities in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific, among other destinations.
Cost: Short-haul economy awards start at 20,000 points each way. Business-class and premium economy awards are not eligible.
Travel dates: Exact dates vary by deal, though some are available on select dates through Feb. 28, 2027.
Book by: Aug. 8, 2026.
August Global Getaways from the US
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards’ Global Getaways deals for August include transatlantic routes between the U.S. and the following cities (each way):
- Edinburgh (from 20,000 points each way in economy)
- Madrid (from 20,000 points each way in economy)
- Budapest, Hungary (from 25,000 points each way in economy)
- Papeete, Tahiti, in French Polynesia (from 25,000 points each way in economy)
- Rome (from 25,000 points each way in economy)
- Osaka, Japan (from 27,500 points each way in economy)
- Nadi, Fiji (from 30,000 points each way in economy)
- Hong Kong (from 34,000 points each way in economy)
- Sydney (from 35,000 points each way in economy)
If any are of interest, you’ll need to act fast. You have until Aug. 8 to book.
Before booking, remember that the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards program offers the ability to add a stopover of up to 14 days for free, so you can essentially get two trips for the price of one. And you can fly with Alaska Airlines’ extensive list of partner airlines, too.
For example, say you’re flying from Seattle to Sydney. A stopover would allow you to stop for a few days (or longer) in a city where you make a connection. So, in this case, a stopover could let you visit Honolulu on your way to Sydney.
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Here’s another example, this time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney Airport (SYD). It includes a stopover at Fiji’s Nadi International Airport (NAN) and requires just 35,000 Atmos Rewards points plus $158 in taxes and fees.
That’s a fantastic deal for an international trip if you are willing to fly in economy.
How to book Atmos Rewards flights
Booking Atmos Rewards tickets is fairly straightforward. Simply visit the Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines website, then log in to your account and click the “Use points” box on the home screen. After, enter your desired itinerary before clicking “Search flights.”
As you can see in the example below, I was able to quickly find an award on Alaska Airlines’ new flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) for just 25,000 Atmos Rewards points plus $6 in taxes and fees.
That is an incredible value.
How to earn Atmos Rewards points
There are multiple ways to earn Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points. You can, of course, earn them by flying Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines. The carriers also partner with over 30 airlines, including (but not limited to) members of the Oneworld alliance.
Another quick way to accumulate points is to open one of Atmos Rewards’ cobranded credit cards:
- Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines purchases; 2 points per dollar spent on cable, at electric vehicle charging and gas stations, on local transit and ride-hailing services, and on select streaming services; and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines purchases; 2 points per dollar spent at EV charging and gas stations, on local transit and ride-hailing services, and on shipping purchases; and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines purchases, eligible dining purchases and foreign transactions; and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
You can even transfer Bilt Points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.
I’m particularly fond of earning points through Alaska Vacations bookings. Atmos Rewards members can access exclusive pricing on hotels, car rentals and more and earn 1 point per dollar spent at nearly 1 million properties worldwide. You’ll also earn 1,000 status points for every 3,000 points earned from Alaska Vacations purchases (excluding airfare).
Best credit cards to book Atmos Rewards award flights
Aside from the cards mentioned above, we also recommend using the following cards for Alaska Airlines purchases, as they offer elevated earnings on airfare purchases, including the taxes and fees charged on award tickets:
Related: Which credit card should you use for Alaska Airlines flights?
Bottom line
Alaska Airlines is really stepping up its recurring Atmos Members Day promotion with monthly Global Getaways that can offer terrific value on award redemptions.
If you’ve had your eye on some of the incredible destinations on offer this month, including Rome, Budapest and Sydney — and are willing to fly in economy — jump on this offer before it ends Aug. 8.
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