Airline card review
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card
The everyday Atmos card. The Companion Fare is the benefit people actually renew for.
Status
Formerly the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card.
At a glance
Welcome offer
50,000 bonus points after $1,500 of spending within 90 days.
Bank of America's own card listing page showed 50,000 points after $1,500 in 90 days on 2 November 2026 and labeled it a limited-time online offer. Third-party trackers have reported 80,000-point versions with higher spend. Offers differ by channel, so confirm what your application shows.
Earning rates
| Rate | On | Cap or condition |
|---|---|---|
| 3x | Eligible Alaska and Hawaiian purchases | Stated in Alaska's own program announcement for eligible Atmos Rewards Visa cardholders. |
Benefits and credits
- Companion Fare Alaska's program materials describe a $99 Companion Fare for eligible Atmos Rewards Visa cardholders.
- Free checked bag For eligible Atmos Rewards Visa cardholders.
- No foreign transaction fees Stated on Bank of America's own card listing page.
Restrictions worth knowing
- Bank of America applies its 2/3/4 rule to the Atmos cards.
- Welcome offer amounts vary noticeably between landing pages. Check the figure on the page you apply through.
How to use it well
- The Companion Fare is the recurring benefit. If you fly Alaska or Hawaiian once a year with someone, it generally covers the $95.
- Compare the Summit before applying: the extra fee buys lounge passes and status points, which only matter if you fly the airline often.
Sources and freshness
What we checked: Fee, welcome offer and no-foreign-fee status from Bank of America's own listing page, 2 November 2026. Companion Fare, free bag and 3x rate from Alaska's own program announcement the same day. Note the welcome offer conflict recorded above.
- Bank of America: credit cards — read November 2, 2026
- Alaska Airlines: Introducing Atmos Rewards — read November 2, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026.
Other Alaska / Atmos cards
- Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card — $95, renamed
- Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card — $395, open to new applicants
- Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® — $99, closed to new applicants