Alaska’s Atmos Rewards ends LATAM partnership and reduces Singapore Airlines benefits

Starting October 1, new reservations with LATAM—and all travel after December 31—will not qualify for mileage accrual through Atmos Rewards. The change also affects LATAM Pass program members who credit Alaska Airlines flights.

LATAM maintains a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, which is seeking to expand its market share at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Alaska Airlines’ hub.

The changes involving Singapore Airlines are less abrupt but still significant. While Alaska will not fully end its relationship with Singapore Airlines, many benefits associated with the partnership are being reduced.

“Tickets purchased through Aug. 31 that are operated by Singapore Airlines will continue to earn Atmos Rewards points at the existing accrual rates, regardless of when the travel actually takes place. Atmos Rewards points can also still be earned for reservations made on or after Sept. 1, but only for journeys on Singapore Airlines completed by Dec. 31.”

After September 1 for travel beyond December 31, members can only earn points if they book directly with Alaska.

Singapore Airlines continues to operate flights in and out of Seattle.

Despite these reductions in partner benefits—especially affecting routes to South America and Southeast Asia—Alaska has expanded its roster of airline partners since first adding LATAM and Singapore Airlines by bringing in several Oneworld alliance airlines (https://www.oneworld.com/member-airlines).