Alaska Airlines' revamped Atmos Rewards program just got a lot more useful for anyone eyeing Southeast Asia. Philippine Airlines award flights are finally bookable online through alaskaair.com and the Alaska app, including nonstop flights between Seattle and Manila — a route of nearly 7,000 miles and one of the only direct links between the Pacific Northwest and the Philippines.
The pricing is the real story. Economy one-ways start at 37,500 points from Seattle, San Francisco, Honolulu or Vancouver, while business class opens at just 75,000 points one-way. From Los Angeles or San Francisco, expect 42,500 points in economy and 85,000 in business. Cash fares on this route routinely run into several thousand dollars round trip, so the business class redemption in particular could deliver outsized value — especially since searches are currently showing up to six award seats on some dates.
For Seattle and Vancouver travellers, the appeal is obvious: no more routing through San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul or Taipei just to reach Manila. And for anyone sitting on a large Atmos balance, Philippine Airlines slots into an already deep Asia portfolio that includes Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Starlux, Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian and Hainan — giving members plenty of options depending on whether they prioritise nonstops, premium cabins or raw value per point.
The rollout wasn't smooth. Philippine Airlines launched Seattle service back in 2024 and Alaska promised award access almost immediately, but the partnership went lukewarm after Alaska's merger with Hawaiian, and earning rates on Philippine Airlines flights were slashed except when booking through Alaska's own channels. With Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld, the tie-up now looks back on track, and this award integration is the most visible sign yet.
A few practical notes if you go searching. First, pick your aircraft carefully: Philippine Airlines' A350 has a far superior business class layout, while the 777-300 features a cramped 7-across configuration with an awkward middle seat. Second, there's currently a booking bug where business class tickets display as "Coach A" — don't panic. A class is actually business fare, and once you pull up the booking on Philippine Airlines' own website you can select proper business class seats.
For points enthusiasts and anyone in the Pacific Northwest planning a Philippines trip, this is one of the most competitive ways to fly to Asia in a lie-flat seat without touching a partner program's steeper award charts. Availability will fluctuate, but the combination of live online booking, reasonable pricing and genuine nonstop convenience makes this worth searching sooner rather than later.