At TPG, there’s nothing we enjoy more than enjoying a long-haul flight in the comfort of a lie-flat seat, and for next to nothing.
Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards program currently offers nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Prague and Budapest in business class for just 55,000 Atmos Rewards points and minimal one-way taxes and fees. There are also some premium economy seats available on the same flight for 35,000 points.
Both transatlantic flights are among American’s recently reinstated routes, launching again over the summer after a seven-year hiatus.
Here’s everything you need to know about booking a deal to Prague or Budapest.
Trading basics
airline: American Airlines
route: From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD)
price: Premium economy class is worth 35,000 points one way, and business class is worth 55,000 points one way, plus USD 19 tax.
How to book: Via the Alaska Airlines website where you can check routes and availability
Travel window: June, July and August
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How to book: as soon as possible
How to find and book this offer
The Seats.aero tool is a great place to start your search; you can filter these specific departure and arrival airports to see which dates this offer is available.
Then go to the Alaska Airlines website to confirm award availability. When searching to view your calendar, check the “Flexible dates” box.
This offer is currently available on select dates in June, July and August.
We found that there were plenty of return flights from Budapest throughout July for the same price (albeit with slightly higher taxes). Return flights from Prague are more limited. However, you might be able to find a better deal on your return flight through another loyalty program, or you might want to explore Europe before flying home from another airport.
If you’re not in Philadelphia, it might make sense to book a location flight.
How to earn Atmos Reward Points for this transaction
There are many ways to earn Atmos Rewards points, including through Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card. New cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus points and 25,000 Global Companion Points through this offer. To qualify, spend $4,000 or more within the first 90 days of account opening.
Related: Best time to apply for an Atmos Rewards card based on offer history
You can also transfer Bilt points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio, and you can share Atmos Rewards points with family and friends (although you’ll have to pay a fee, unless you have the right Atmos Rewards credit card).
However, before transferring points, be sure to confirm award availability on the Alaska website as transfers are irreversible.
bottom line
Despite making many changes to its new Atmos rewards program, Alaska Airlines has retained at least one thing: its popular award chart. This results in some great deals on partner flights, such as American Airlines’ routes to Prague and Budapest.
If you want to take advantage of this deal, you’ll need to hurry. Dates are already limited and these business class seats won’t last long.
