No. American Express Membership Rewards points do not transfer directly to Alaska Airlines or Atmos Rewards. Amex ended Hawaiian Airlines transfers on June 30, 2025, and Atmos is not on Amex's current transfer-partner list. The old Amex → Hawaiian → Alaska path is gone.

There are still three sensible ways to use flexible points for an Alaska flight, but they solve different problems:

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A cash Alaska fare you want to book now Compare the Amex Travel price; Business Platinum cardholders may get the 35% Airline Bonus when Alaska is their selected airline.
An Alaska-operated award seat available through British Airways Confirm the itinerary first, then consider transferring Amex points to British Airways Avios.
A goal of building an Atmos balance Use Bilt Points or an Atmos co-branded card instead of moving Amex points.

This update was verified September 9, 2026 against Amex's current transfer-partner list, Amex's Hawaiian transfer update, and Bilt's transfer-partner terms.

1. Book through Amex Travel when the cash fare is the better answer

If you hold the Business Platinum Card from American Express, you can use Membership Rewards points to book an Alaska Airlines cash fare through Amex Travel. When Alaska is your selected qualifying airline, the card's 35% Airline Bonus returns 35% of the points used, subject to Amex's annual cap and terms.

That works out to roughly 1.54 cents per point after the rebate. It is not a transfer redemption, but it can be the cleanest option when the cash ticket is available and partner award space is not.

Do not transfer points just because a route exists on paper. Compare the final Amex Travel price, the number of points after any rebate, and the cancellation rules against an award before booking. Amex says the selected airline can be changed once each January; review the current benefit terms before relying on the rebate.

2. Use British Airways Avios only after you find the Alaska seat

Amex currently transfers to British Airways Club at 1:1. British Airways Avios can sometimes book Alaska-operated partner awards, which gives Amex cardholders an indirect route to an Alaska flight.

The order matters: search first, verify the exact flights, taxes, and fees, then transfer only the points you need. Membership Rewards transfers are final, and partner availability can disappear before or after a transfer. This path is useful for a confirmed itinerary—not a substitute for an Atmos balance.

3. Use Bilt Points or an Atmos card if you need Atmos points

If your real goal is to book from the Atmos program, Bilt Points are the straightforward transferable-points path. Bilt currently lists Atmos Rewards as a 1:1 transfer partner, with a 2,000-point minimum for Blue members and 1,000 points for Silver, Gold, and Platinum members. Transfers are final, so confirm availability before moving points.

If you are evaluating Bilt's current cards and membership options, use our Bilt Card 2.0 guide rather than an outdated review of the retired Wells Fargo Bilt Mastercard.

The Atmos Rewards Summit and Atmos Rewards Ascent cards earn directly in the program. They are simpler if you already fly Alaska or Hawaiian often enough to value their ongoing airline benefits—not merely because you need points for one trip.

If your real question is not "can Amex transfer to Alaska?" but "how do I get Atmos points now?", start with our new guide to earning and transferring into Atmos Rewards.

Before choosing between the co-branded cards, compare the current tradeoffs in the Atmos Rewards Ascent vs Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard comparison. If you already have Atmos points, use the Atmos Rewards award chart to check the redemption side before deciding how aggressively to earn more.

Do not treat an indirect booking as a direct transfer

British Airways Avios can be a booking path for an Alaska-operated flight. It does not turn Membership Rewards into Atmos points, and it does not make every Alaska seat available. If you want the wider range of rewards that Atmos may offer, build an Atmos balance through Bilt or direct earning instead.

What changed—and what to do with Amex points instead

The old Hawaiian transfer route ended, so Amex points are no longer the right currency to stockpile specifically for Atmos. Keep Membership Rewards flexible until you have a bookable trip. Then choose the path that fits the trip:

  • Confirmed Alaska cash fare: compare Amex Travel, especially if you can use the Business Platinum Airline Bonus.
  • Confirmed Alaska partner-award availability: check the British Airways Avios option before transferring.
  • A longer-term Alaska/Hawaiian strategy: build Atmos points with Bilt or a co-branded card.

For a broader view of where Membership Rewards are useful today, see our current Amex Membership Rewards guide. For an Atmos-specific earning plan, see how to get Atmos Rewards points.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you transfer Amex points to Alaska Airlines?

No. Amex ended Hawaiian Airlines transfers on June 30, 2025, and Atmos Rewards is not a current Membership Rewards transfer partner. The old Amex → Hawaiian → Alaska route no longer exists.

What is the best way to use Amex points for Alaska flights now?

Start with the itinerary. If a cash Alaska ticket is a good fit, Amex Travel can work well for Business Platinum cardholders who can use the 35% Airline Bonus. If you find a bookable Alaska-operated award through British Airways first, an Amex-to-Avios transfer can be worth considering. Do not transfer speculatively.

Does Bilt transfer to Alaska Atmos Rewards?

Yes. Bilt Points transfer to Atmos Rewards at 1:1. Bilt's current minimum is 2,000 points for Blue members and 1,000 for Silver, Gold, and Platinum members. Confirm availability first because the transfer cannot be reversed.

Do Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer to Alaska Atmos Rewards?

No direct transfer exists. Chase points can also transfer to British Airways Avios, which may book some Alaska-operated partner awards when availability exists.

Bottom Line

The Amex-to-Alaska transfer route no longer exists. For Amex cardholders:

  • Business Platinum cardholders can compare Amex Travel with the 35% Airline Bonus when Alaska is their selected airline
  • British Airways Avios can sometimes book a confirmed Alaska-operated award
  • Bilt Points are the current 1:1 transferable-points path into Atmos Rewards
  • Atmos co-branded cards are the direct-earn option when their ongoing benefits fit your travel

Plan around the itinerary and the program that actually holds the bookable seat—not an old transfer workaround.

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