EVERETT — Earning miles from Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program has become a little more complicated.

The dominant airline at Paine Field and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is changing the rules of the game in a rebranded mileage program called Atmos Rewards.

An Alaska Airlines mile flown used to be a mile earned, enabling travelers to accumulate what essentially are substantial savings accounts that they could use for travel as well as free upgrades for premium seats.

On Aug. 20, the airline announced major revisions to its mileage program. Travelers will still have the option to earn points for the number of miles flown. The two new choices are earning points based on the amount of money spent or a flat 500 points per airline segment.

The choices will go into effect in 2026 at

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