BONUS: Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines Merge - What Atmos Rewards Means for Hawaii Travelers

Introducing Atmos Rewards: A Game-Changer for Hawaiian Family Travel

In this episode of 'Hawaii: Travel Made Easy,' hosted by Marcie Cheung, we dive into the significant changes affecting family travel to Hawaii due to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger. Marcie discusses the newly launched Atmos Rewards, a combined loyalty program, and how it redefines earning points and status with innovative features. The episode covers key dates, including the transition phases of loyalty accounts, detailed benefits of the new Summit Visa Infinite Card, and the introduction of travel communities. Listeners will learn strategies to maximize their rewards, making Hawaii travel more affordable and enjoyable. Marcie emphasizes the importance of setting up loyalty accounts for every family member, including kids, to leverage future travel benefits.

00:00 Welcome to Hawaii Travel News
00:29 Introducing Atmos Rewards
01:45 Earning Points and Elite Tiers
02:55 Exciting Benefits for Families
03:25 Summit Visa Infinite Card
04:15 Setting Up Family Accounts
05:15 Strategies for Maximizing Rewards
06:12 Communities and One World Alliance
07:26 Important Dates and Actions
08:36 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Official Program Information: Atmos Rewards website - Your one-stop resource for account setup and program details

Benefits FAQ: Program benefits guide - Detailed explanations of all member perks

Program Analysis: Fodor's comprehensive review - Independent analysis of program value

Summit Card Details: NerdWallet's detailed review - Complete breakdown of the premium card benefits

Community Discussion: Reddit megathread - Real traveler experiences and strategies

Video Guide: Alaska Airlines official explanation - Visual walkthrough of program changes

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