Alaska Airlines will get a new transfer partner, teases debit card that earns points

Alaska Airlines is getting into the debit card game.Next year, the carrier plans to launch a new debit card that will allow members of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program to earn points and credit toward elite status.Once it's live, this new card product should be a great option for younger travelers to start earning points on their everyday spending — and for consumers who aren't able to carry a credit card.Alaska's future debit card: What we knowThe new Atmos debit card is slated to launch in 2027. Details are limited, but Alaska is promising a "feature-rich" offering.Cardholders will be able to earn points and status points in Atmos, which is the joint loyalty program of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft are pictured on the taxiway. ERIC THAYER/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGESYou can use those points to book Alaska and Hawaiian flights, as well as trips on partner carriers, such as American Airlines.Alaska debit card earning and benefitsWhile credit cards tend to offer more lucrative perks and mileage earning, they're not necessarily right for every consumer.An Atmos debit card should offer an "in" for frequent flyers who might not have the credit s...