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In episode 161 of Points, Cards and Travel, Ross sits down with Betsy Wilson, founder of Become Travel Rich and widely known in the points and miles community as the go-to expert on all things Alaska Airlines. Betsy breaks down the new 100,000-point sign-up bonus on the Atmos Summit card (better known as the "Alaska Black Card"), the real difference between the cash companion fare and the companion award certificate, and how American Airlines elites already get reciprocal status on Alaska flights.
They also cover underrated sweet spots, like 35,000 points and $6 for a domestic lie-flat business class seat, and a 55,000-point business class run from Anchorage to Frankfurt on Condor, plus how to stack non-airline partners like 1-800-Flowers and Guaranteed Rate for extra points. To close it out, Betsy maps out exactly how to spend 10 to 12 days exploring Alaska itself, from Anchorage's museums to the fishing town of Homer. If you've ever wondered how to make the most of Alaska Airlines' loyalty program, or just need a reason to finally visit Alaska, this episode is for you.
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