Frequent Miler on the Air

7 Big Atmos Oddities (Alaska's new rewards program) | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep320 | 8-22-25

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Aug 22, 2025
Discover the mysteries of LifeMiles and tangled cancellation policies. Unearth the quirks of Alaska's newly branded Atmos Rewards program, including a flexible earning model and exciting tier benefits. Learn about Chase's major point transfer changes and how they affect travel rewards. Dive into exclusive offers from the Summit Visa Infinite card, featuring companion awards and travel credits. Plus, hear about new lounge access innovations and promotions that are perfect for frequent flyers.
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ANECDOTE

LifeMiles Cancellation Oddities

  • Listeners reported varied experiences canceling Avianca LifeMiles awards: most were straightforward, but some saw oddities like phantom Medellin bookings and wrong-person emails.
  • LifeMiles allows post‑flight cancellations with mile refunds (outside the 2‑day pre-departure window), a unique consumer-friendly quirk.
ANECDOTE

Weird Etihad Refund Math

  • Greg canceled an Etihad-booked JetBlue award minutes before a penalty cutoff and waited two weeks for a refund email.
  • He received an odd-mile refund (5,100 of 6,030 miles) due to Etihad's dollar-value reconversion cancellation formula.
ADVICE

How To Redeem Strata Elite Admirals Passes

  • When using Strata Elite card Admirals Club passes, show the QR code first then your boarding pass to ensure entry.
  • If staff seem unfamiliar, explain it's a day‑pass style QR code from the card and request they scan it first.
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