Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Credit Card
The Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature (formerly the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature) is the workhorse of the Atmos card lineup. At a $95 annual fee, it carries the famous $99 Companion Fare and now earns 1 status point for every $3 spent — uncapped as of January 1, 2026. The Companion Fare alone usually pays back the annual fee. For most Atmos members who fly a few times a year, this is the right card.
Welcome offer
80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 120 days. Plus a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening the account.
Earning rates
- 3 points per $1 on eligible Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines purchases
- 2 points per $1 on eligible gas, EV charging, cable/streaming, and local transit (including ride-hailing)
- 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
Status math: how much status this card earns at common spend levels
| Annual spend | From spend | Anniversary boost | Total status points | % of Atmos Gold (40K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | 1,666 | 0 | 1,666 | 4% |
| $10,000 | 3,333 | 0 | 3,333 | 8% |
| $25,000 | 8,333 | 0 | 8,333 | 21% |
| $50,000 | 16,666 | 0 | 16,666 | 42% |
| $100,000 | 33,333 | 0 | 33,333 | 83% |
Earning rate: 1 SP per $3, no spending cap.
Who this card is for
Casual to moderate Alaska/Hawaiian flyers, Companion Fare users, and members who want some status contribution from spend without the Summit card's $395 annual fee.
Signature perks
- Annual $99 Companion Fare on Alaska Airlines (taxes/fees from $23)
- First checked bag free for the cardholder and up to 6 companions on the same reservation
- 3x on rent paid through Bilt up to $50,000 per calendar year
- No foreign transaction fees
Drawbacks
- Status earning is meaningfully lower than Summit (1 SP per $3 vs 1 SP per $2)
- No anniversary status point boost
- Companion Fare requires the partner to pay taxes/fees ($23 minimum) — not truly free
Best for
Casual Alaska flyers who use the Companion Fare and want a low-fee everyday card.