With experiences central to the DNA of its new loyalty program, Alaska Air Group turned to Way to bring this vision to life. Customers of Alaska and Hawaiian can now redeem points for 100+ new exclusive experiences. Way integrates seamlessly into Alaska's digital ecosystem, delivering an elegant, fully branded interface across web and mobile, enabling Atmos Rewards members to explore experiences with real-time availability, secure instant bookings with immediate confirmation, and bid on experiences through points-based auctions, all from one unified platform.
With Way, Alaska removes the burden of pre-purchasing experiential inventory and managing manual processes while giving guests an easy way to discover experiences and redeem points.
"We're thrilled to introduce Atmos Rewards Unlocked, powered by Way, marking a bold new chapter in how we reward our guests. Alaska Air Group is proud to be the first and only airline leveraging Way's sophisticated technology and network of experience partners to create an elevated digital journey with more opportunities for personalization," said Brett Catlin, VP of Loyalty, Alliances, and Sales at Alaska Airlines.
Building on the enhanced digital journey, the partnership gives Alaska access to thousands of experience providers in the Way network, along with the ability to craft and launch exclusive, brand-defining offerings.
"From guided day hikes at Mount Rainier, to local food tours on Oahu, to VIP concerts and games in the Atmos Rewards private stadium suites, Alaska has you covered, no matter where your adventures take you," Catlin stated. "This partnership reflects our commitment to redefining loyalty by making travel more experiential and effortless for our loyal customers."
Michael Stocker, Co-Founder & CEO at Way, said: "From day one, Way's mission has been to empower the world's leading brands to deliver unforgettable experiences to their customers. By integrating Way into Atmos, Alaska is elevating its digital journey and deepening brand loyalty at every touchpoint. This launch sets a new benchmark for experiential loyalty in the airline industry."
Today's announcement with Alaska Air Group marks Way's first and only partnership in the airline sector. By uniting Alaska's vision for its groundbreaking new loyalty program with Way's leading experiential platform, the companies together introduce a new era of loyalty for airlines built around meaningful, memorable travel.
About Way
Way is the premier experiential platform for brands, uniting software, artificial intelligence, proprietary data and insights, and a global network of experience providers to redefine how consumers engage with the world's leading enterprises. Organizations leverage Way to launch, merchandise, and manage distinctive experiences that resonate with today's consumers.
Founded in 2020 as the solution for hospitality brands seeking to integrate experiences into their strategy, Way quickly established itself as a category leader at a time when unlocking new revenue streams had never been more critical. Today, Way is expanding across new segments of the consumer economy, enabling brands to offer transformative experiences that forge deeper, lasting connections with their audiences.
The company is backed by over $22m in capital and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Paris, France.
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific. We'll serve new destinations in Europe beginning in spring 2026: Rome, London, and Reykjavik, Iceland. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance, with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."
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