Why it matters
Affects 4 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JAL...). Card-issuer angle via Points.com Inc..
What happened
- Eligibility: Transactions must be completed between 6:00 AM PT March 5, 2026, and 11:59 PM PT March 18, 2026 to be eligible for the bonus.
- Cost: $35.00 per 1,000 points plus a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax (plus GST/HST/QST for Canadians).
- Limits: Non-elite members can purchase up to 150,000 miles per calendar year. MVP, MVP Gold, MVP 75K, and Atmos elite members have no annual purchase limit.
- Purchase increments: 1,000 points up to 60,000 per transaction; 5,000 points up to 100,000 per transaction.
- Redemption: Miles can be redeemed with Alaska and Oneworld alliance partners, as well as select non-alliance partners like Starlux and Korean Air.
- Status: Points do not count toward Atmos Rewards status and are non-refundable
Alaska Airlines has launched its third Buy Miles Mystery Bonus Sale for 2026, valid for purchases made through May 2, 2026. The sale offers up to 100% bonus miles, though individual bonuses may vary (e.g., 80-90%). Key terms:
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