Alaska Airlines is getting into the debit card game.<\/p>\n
Next year, the carrier plans to launch a new debit card that will allow members of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program<\/a><\/span> to earn points and credit toward elite status.<\/p>\n Once it’s live, this new card product should be a great option for younger travelers to start earning points on their everyday spending \u2014 and for consumers who aren’t able to carry a credit card.<\/p>\n The new Atmos debit card is slated to launch in 2027. Details are limited, but Alaska is promising a “feature-rich” offering.<\/p>\n Cardholders will be able to earn points and status points in Atmos<\/a><\/span>, which is the joint loyalty program of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.<\/p>\n You can use those points to book Alaska and Hawaiian flights, as well as trips on partner carriers, such as American Airlines.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n While credit cards tend to offer more lucrative perks and mileage earning, they’re not necessarily right for every consumer.<\/p>\n An Atmos debit card should offer an “in” for frequent flyers who might not have the credit score<\/a><\/span> to qualify for a higher-tier card but who want to earn points they can redeem on future flights.<\/p>\n Here’s how the earning rate stacks up for debit cardholders:<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nAlaska’s future debit card: What we know<\/h2>\n
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