Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Is Back With an 80,000-Point Welcome Bonus Offer

After briefly dropping, the welcome offer on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature^® card is on the rise again. The offer is back up to 80,000 points, making this one of the strongest airline card offers currently available.

Here’s a look at the offer details and what the card includes.

Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Welcome Offer Details

The Atmos Rewards Ascent card is once again offering 80,000 Atmos Rewards points plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare after spending $4,000 within the first 120 days. This elevated offer is accessible via a targeted application link, rather than the publicly available version.

That marks a solid increase from the recent 60,000-point offer and puts the offer just shy of its previous 85,000-point high. We value Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points at 1.6 cents apiece, so this new 80,000-point offer is worth approximately $1,280.

There’s also a referral angle worth noting. If you’re referred by a friend who already holds the Atmos Rewards Ascent card, you can still earn the same 80,000-point offer, while your friend picks up a 10,000-point referral bonus.

Additionally, Bank of America is currently promoting a version of the offer that includes 85,000 Atmos Rewards points, plus Alaska’s $99 Companion Fare, after spending $4,000 within the first 120 days. Either way, both versions of the offer can deliver strong value for travelers who regularly fly Alaska Airlines or one of its many Oneworld partners.

Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Benefits

The Atmos Rewards Ascent card comes with a $95 annual fee that is not waived; however, it offers a solid mix of perks and bonus categories.

Here are its earning rates and benefits:

• 3x points per dollar on Alaska Airlines tickets and vacation packages
• 2x points per dollar on eligible gas, cable, streaming services, and local transit (including rideshares)
• 1x point per dollar on all other purchases
• A free checked bag for you and up to six companions on the same reservation
• Priority boarding on Alaska flights
• 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases
• No foreign transaction fees
• A 10% bonus on points earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America account
• $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ membership when paid with the card
• Alaska’s famous Companion Fare each account anniversary (from $122 all-in) after spending $6,000 in the prior year

Final Thoughts

The Atmos Rewards Ascent card is currently offering a strong 80,000-point welcome bonus offer, and when you factor in Alaska’s Companion Fare and the card’s ongoing perks, the value can add up quickly. For travelers who fly Alaska or one of its Oneworld partners, such as American Airlines, even a few times a year, this offer can go a long way.

If you’ve been waiting for a more compelling offer to return, this elevated offer is worth a closer look.